FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Week 2 is here — and it's in prime time.
The Atlanta Falcons (0-1) will play the Minnesota Vikings (1-0) at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET.
While the Falcons lost their season opener, 23-20, at home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Vikings won theirs, 27-24, on the road against the Chicago Bears.
Sunday will mark Minnesota's home opener. Atlanta lost there last year in Week 14 by a score of 42-21. It's a very different situation now since both teams feature different quarterbacks. The Falcons have Michael Penix Jr. as their starter, and the Vikings have J.J. McCarthy. Both were first-round draft picks in 2024. Penix will be making his fifth career start. McCarthy, his second.
Many NFL experts have revealed their Falcons-Vikings picks. Check out the full list below:
| Author | Outlet | Pick |
|---|---|
| Jeremy Fowler | ESPN | Vikings |
| Dan Graziano | ESPN | Vikings |
| Pamela Maldonado | ESPN | Vikings |
| Lindsey Thiry | ESPN | Falcons |
| Bucky Brooks | NFL Network | Vikings |
| Daniel Jeremiah | NFL Network | Vikings |
| Colleen Wolfe | NFL Network | Vikings |
| Adam Rank | NFL Network | Vikings |
| Albert Breer | Sports Illustrated | N/A |
| Claire Brennan | Sports Illustrated | Vikings |
| Gilberto Manzano | Sports Illustrated | Falcons |
| Conor Orr | Sports Illustrated | Vikings |
| Vic Tafur | The Athletic | Vikings |
| Pete Prisco | CBS Sports | Vikings |
For more complete picks and analysis, visit: ESPN, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, The Athletic and NFL Network.
