Final2024 Week 14

U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN

Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings, Week 14 2024

Atlanta Falcons

Away

21

Minnesota Vikings

HomeWon

42

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Falcons7311021
Vikings7772142

ATL 21MIN 42 Final

  • Passing leader

    Sam Darnold

    MIN · QB

    34.6PPR pts

    22/28, 347 YDS, 5 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Jordan Addison

    MIN · WR

    39.3PPR pts

    8 REC, 133 YDS, 3 TD

  • Falcons leader

    Darnell Mooney

    ATL · WR

    20.2PPR pts

    6 REC, 142 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Joshua Metellus

    MIN

    1 INT, 7 TKL

Vikings 42, Falcons 21: Minnesota pulls away from Atlanta

Minnesota led 14–10 at halftime and outscored Atlanta 28–11 after the break to win 42–21. Atlanta outgained the Vikings 496–433, but the Vikings averaged 7.7 yards per play.

The Falcons went 7-for-13 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Vikings finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 12 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +0.6 yards/play MIN 7.7 · ATL 7.1
  • +3 turnover margin MIN 0 turnovers
  • +13% third-down rate MIN 67% · ATL 54%

Game Highlights

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Why the Vikings Won

Minnesota won the efficiency, turnover, and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Falcons vs Vikings
FalconsStatVikings
7.1Yards per play7.7
3Turnovers0
54%Third-down conversion67%
Other team stats
496Total yards433
70Plays56
31:35Time of possession28:25

Scoring Summary

The Vikings scored six touchdowns; the Falcons scored two touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Falcons vs Vikings
TimeTeamPlayATLMIN
1st quarter
8:58ATLTyler Allgeier 6-yard TD run Takes leadYounghoe Koo XP70
0:37MINSam Darnold → Jordan Addison, 49-yard TD Ties gameWill Reichard XP77
2nd quarter
2:01MINSam Darnold → Justin Jefferson, 12-yard TD Takes leadWill Reichard XP714
0:10ATLYounghoe Koo 20-yard FG1014
3rd quarter
5:06ATLYounghoe Koo 29-yard FG1314
3:25MINSam Darnold → Justin Jefferson, 52-yard TD Extends leadWill Reichard XP1321
0:39ATLBijan Robinson 13-yard TD run Ties gameBijan Robinson 2-pt run2121
4th quarter
12:59MINSam Darnold → Jordan Addison, 11-yard TD Game winnerWill Reichard XP2128
8:23MINSam Darnold → Jordan Addison, 6-yard TD Extends leadWill Reichard XP2135
3:38MINAaron Jones 15-yard TD run Extends leadWill Reichard XP2142

Fantasy Points: Falcons vs Vikings, Week 14 2024

Fantasy leaders

  1. Jordan AddisonMINWR39.3 PTSWR3
  2. Sam DarnoldMINQB34.6 PTSQB2
  3. Justin JeffersonMINWR32.2 PTSWR4
  4. Darnell MooneyATLWR20.2 PTSWR14

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Sam DarnoldMINQB34.6QB222/2834750470157.9Start/Sit →
Kirk CousinsATLQB11.8QB2323/3734402———70.1Start/Sit →
Nick MullensMINQB-0.2—————2-20—Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Jordan AddisonMINWR39.3WR3WR———1281333Start/Sit →
Justin JeffersonMINWR32.2WR4WR———771322Start/Sit →
Darnell MooneyATLWR20.2WR14WR———761420Start/Sit →
Bijan RobinsonATLRB20.1RB9RB229212290Start/Sit →
Aaron JonesMINRB16.4RB14RB1373122110
Ray-Ray McCloudATLWR16.1WR21WR130118980
Tyler AllgeierATLRB12.3RB22RB9631————Start/Sit →
Drake LondonATLWR12.0WR34WR———105700Start/Sit →
T.J. HockensonMINTE8.5TE14TE———54450Start/Sit →
Cam AkersMINRB3.7RB42RB5370————
Josh OliverMINTE3.6TE30TE———21260
Kyle PittsATLTE2.4TE35TE———61140
Charlie WoernerATLTE2.1TE40TE———11110Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Atlanta Falcons

Snap Share

  1. Drake LondonWR74 snaps100%
  2. Darnell MooneyWR70 snaps95%
  3. Bijan RobinsonRB63 snaps85%
  4. Kyle PittsTE58 snaps78%
  5. Ray-Ray McCloudWR47 snaps64%

Target Share37 targets

  1. Ray-Ray McCloud30%, 11 targets
  2. Drake London27%, 10 targets
  3. Darnell Mooney19%, 7 targets
  4. Kyle Pitts16%, 6 targets
  5. Bijan Robinson5%, 2 targets
  6. Other3%, 1 targets

Carry Share32 carries

  1. Bijan Robinson69%, 22 carries
  2. Tyler Allgeier28%, 9 carries
  3. Ray-Ray McCloud3%, 1 carries

Minnesota Vikings

Snap Share

  1. Justin JeffersonWR57 snaps95%
  2. Jordan AddisonWR45 snaps75%
  3. Aaron JonesRB38 snaps63%
  4. T.J. HockensonTE37 snaps62%
  5. Josh OliverTE30 snaps50%

Target Share28 targets

  1. Jordan Addison43%, 12 targets
  2. Justin Jefferson25%, 7 targets
  3. T.J. Hockenson18%, 5 targets
  4. Aaron Jones7%, 2 targets
  5. Josh Oliver7%, 2 targets

Carry Share24 carries

  1. Aaron Jones54%, 13 carries
  2. Cam Akers21%, 5 carries
  3. Sam Darnold17%, 4 carries
  4. Nick Mullens8%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Drake LondonATLWR74100%1027%0
Justin JeffersonMINWR5795%725%0
Darnell MooneyATLWR7095%719%0
Bijan RobinsonATLRB6385%25%22
Kyle PittsATLTE5878%616%0
Jordan AddisonMINWR4575%1243%0
Ray-Ray McCloudATLWR4764%1130%1
Aaron JonesMINRB3863%27%13
T.J. HockensonMINTE3762%518%0
Josh OliverMINTE3050%27%0
Charlie WoernerATLTE3547%13%0
Jalen NailorMINWR2440%00%0
Cam AkersMINRB1932%00%5
Tyler AllgeierATLRB1318%00%9
Johnny MundtMINTE1017%00%0
Trent SherfieldMINWR1017%00%0
Brandon PowellMINWR1017%00%0
Ross DwelleyATLTE912%00%0
KhaDarel HodgeATLWR11%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+20.2Justin Jefferson32.2 PTS vs 12.0 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−7.9Kyle Pitts Sr.2.4 PTS vs 10.3 xFP
  • Highest expected volume20.6 xFPJordan Addison39.3 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Jordan AddisonMIN · WR39.320.6+18.775%43% tgt—000%1243%
Ray-Ray McCloud IIIATL · WR16.119.5−3.464%30% tgt—013%1130%
Bijan RobinsonATL · RB20.117.8+2.385%69% car—02269%25%
Drake LondonATL · WR12.017.1−5.1100%27% tgt—000%1027%
Kirk CousinsATL · QB11.816.5−4.7100%37 att—3700%00%
Sam DarnoldMIN · QB34.615.1+19.597%28 att—28417%00%
Darnell MooneyATL · WR20.212.0+8.295%19% tgt—000%719%
Justin JeffersonMIN · WR32.212.0+20.295%25% tgt—000%725%
Aaron Jones Sr.MIN · RB16.411.9+4.563%54% car—01354%27%
Kyle Pitts Sr.ATL · TE2.410.3−7.978%16% tgt—000%616%
T.J. HockensonMIN · TE8.58.6−0.162%18% tgt—000%518%
Tyler AllgeierATL · RB12.35.9+6.418%28% car—0928%00%
Josh OliverMIN · TE3.63.4+0.250%7% tgt—000%27%
Cam AkersMIN · RB3.73.3+0.432%21% car—0521%00%
Charlie WoernerATL · TE2.11.7+0.447%3% tgt—000%13%
Nick MullensMIN · QB-0.21.3−1.53%0 att—028%00%

Team totals: Falcons 37 targets and 32 carries; Vikings 28 targets and 24 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Kirk Cousins

ATL · QB · 11.8 pts on 16.5 expected

23 of 37 passing for 344 yards, 2 interceptions.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.5 expected.

Start/Sit: Kirk Cousins →

Sam Darnold Ran hot

MIN · QB · 34.6 pts on 15.1 expected

22 of 28 passing for 347 yards, 5 touchdowns; 4 carries for 7 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Sam Darnold →

Ray-Ray McCloud III

ATL · WR · 16.1 pts on 19.5 expected

11 targets (30% of the team's), 8 catches for 98 yards; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 3 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.5 expected.

Bijan Robinson Strong role

ATL · RB · 20.1 pts on 17.8 expected

2 targets (5% of the team's), 2 catches for 9 yards; 22 carries (69% of the team's) for 92 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Bijan Robinson →

Jordan Addison Ran hot

MIN · WR · 39.3 pts on 20.6 expected

12 targets (43% of the team's), 8 catches for 133 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 20.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jordan Addison →

Justin Jefferson Ran hot

MIN · WR · 32.2 pts on 12.0 expected

7 targets (25% of the team's), 7 catches for 132 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Justin Jefferson →

Drake London Unlucky

ATL · WR · 12.0 pts on 17.1 expected

10 targets (27% of the team's), 5 catches for 70 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Drake London →

Darnell Mooney Ran hot

ATL · WR · 20.2 pts on 12.0 expected

7 targets (19% of the team's), 6 catches for 142 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.0 points; efficiency supplied the rest.

Start/Sit: Darnell Mooney →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Atlanta Falcons

  • Stock down: Ray-Ray McCloud III played 64% of the snaps, down from a 91% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Falcons defense and Vikings defense
Points allowed toFalcons DVikings D
QBs20.415.5
RBs20.018.8
WRs37.039.7
TEs12.411.3

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Minnesota opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Vikings win probability

Vikings win probability by game minuteVikings started at 50%, stood at 66% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 10 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +22Darnold → Addison, 49-yd TD28% → 50%Q1 0:37
  2. +26Darnold → Jefferson, 12-yd TD50% → 76%Q2 2:01
  3. +30Darnold → Jefferson, 52-yd TD55% → 86%Q3 3:25
  4. −38Robinson 13-yd TD run88% → 50%Q3 0:39
  5. +37Darnold → Addison, 11-yd TD50% → 87%Q4 12:59

Swing in Vikings win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Falcons vs Vikings
Atlanta FalconsMeasureMinnesota Vikings
70Plays56
54%Pass rate57%
8.9Yds / dropback9.9
4.9Yds / carry4.8
7/13Third downs8/12

Efficiency edge Minnesota ran 14 fewer plays but gained 1.0 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • ATL McCloud 30% · London 27% · Mooney 19%
  • MIN Addison 43% · Jefferson 25% · Hockenson 18%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Falcons vs Vikings
ResultATLMIN
Touchdowns26
Field goals20
Punts12
Turnovers30
Turnovers on downs20
Missed field goals01

MIN turnover edge: +3

  • The Falcons opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 70-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Vikings drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
ATLQ1 15:0011706:02Touchdown
MINQ1 8:587223:57Punt
ATLQ1 5:018443:33Downs
MINQ1 1:282620:51Touchdown
ATLQ1 0:374232:08Interception
MINQ2 13:29381:44Punt
ATLQ2 11:458275:28Punt
MINQ2 6:179804:16Touchdown
ATLQ2 2:019681:51Field goal
MINQ2 0:101-10:10End of half
MINQ3 15:009415:04Missed FG
ATLQ3 9:5611524:50Field goal
MINQ3 5:064751:41Touchdown
ATLQ3 3:255702:46Touchdown
MINQ3 0:396702:40Touchdown
ATLQ4 12:59000:06Fumble
MINQ4 12:537324:30Touchdown
ATLQ4 8:236451:57Interception
MINQ4 6:267982:48Touchdown
ATLQ4 3:3810572:54Downs
MINQ4 0:442-20:44End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Falcons vs Vikings Head-to-Head

The Falcons and Vikings first met in 1966 and have played 35 times since.

All-time series
22–13Vikings lead, 35 meetings since 1966
Postseason
1–1Falcons won in 1998; Vikings won in 1982
Largest Falcons win
30–102005
Largest Vikings win
47–71968

Since 2021

2–1 Vikings lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. V = Vikings win, F = Falcons win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 12 Falcons at Vikings Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Falcons vs Vikings
FalconsStatVikings
8-9Record14-3
22.9Points per game25.4
369.8Yards per game346.9
5.8Yards per play5.6
24.9Points allowed per game19.5
345.2Yards allowed per game335.4

Falcons vs Vikings Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 12 in Minnesota. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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Falcons vs Vikings Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 Falcons vs Vikings Week 14 game?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Atlanta Falcons 42–21 in Week 14 of the 2024 season. The game was played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, on December 8, 2024. See the Vikings' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of Falcons vs Vikings?

The final score was Vikings 42, Falcons 21. The Vikings led 14–10 at halftime, and the second half went Falcons 11, Vikings 28.

What happened in the Falcons vs Vikings game?

Minnesota led 14–10 at halftime and outscored Atlanta 28–11 after the break to win 42–21. Atlanta outgained the Vikings 496–433, but the Vikings averaged 7.7 yards per play. Jordan Addison led all players with 8 catches for 133 yards and 3 touchdowns. The Falcons committed 3 turnovers, the Vikings none.

What was the game-winning score in Falcons vs Vikings?

Sam Darnold's 11-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Addison with 12:59 left in the fourth quarter gave the Vikings a 28–21 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Falcons vs Vikings?

Jordan Addison led the game with 39.3 PPR fantasy points, the WR3 of Week 14, on 8 catches for 133 yards and 3 touchdowns. Sam Darnold was next with 34.6 (QB2). See Jordan Addison's 2024 game log.

Who led Falcons vs Vikings in passing, rushing and receiving?

Sam Darnold (MIN) led all passers with 22 of 28 for 347 yards and 5 touchdowns. Bijan Robinson (ATL) led in rushing with 22 carries for 92 yards and a touchdown. Darnell Mooney (ATL) led in receiving with 6 catches for 142 yards.

How many fantasy points did Jordan Addison score against the Falcons?

Jordan Addison scored 39.3 points in PPR leagues, 35.3 in half-PPR and 31.3 in standard scoring against the Falcons in Week 14 of the 2024 season, on 8 catches for 133 yards and 3 touchdowns. He drew 43% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Falcons vs Vikings?

Justin Jefferson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 32.2 PPR points on 12.0 xFP (+20.2). Kyle Pitts Sr. fell furthest short, with 2.4 points on 10.3 xFP (−7.9). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Falcons vs Vikings?

Jordan Addison had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 20.6 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 39.3. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Vikings beat the Falcons?

The Vikings beat the Falcons 42–21 because they averaged 7.7 yards per play to 7.1 and won the turnover battle 3–0. Sam Darnold's 11-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Addison put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Falcons vs Vikings?

The Vikings won the turnover battle 3–0: the Falcons gave the ball away 3 times and the Vikings not at all. The Vikings won the game.

What was the turning point of Falcons vs Vikings?

Bijan Robinson's 13-yard touchdown run with 0:39 left in the third quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Vikings' win probability from 88% to 50%.

What is the all-time Falcons vs Vikings record?

The Vikings lead the all-time series 22–13 across 35 meetings since 1966, including a 1–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Falcons and Vikings last play before this game?

Before Week 14 of 2024, they last met in the 2023 season on November 5, 2023, when the Vikings beat the Falcons 31–28.

Have the Falcons and Vikings met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 1998 playoffs. The Falcons are 1–1 against the Vikings in the postseason.