Xavier Watts' first NFL interception ices Falcons' 'SNF' win over Vikings

Atlanta Falcons rookie safety Xavier Watts comes out of nowhere to intercept Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. speaks with the media following the 22-6 road win for the Atlanta Falcons over the Minnesota Vikings.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris speaks with the media following the 22-6 road win for the Atlanta Falcons over the Minnesota Vikings.

Raheem Morris delivers a post-game speech and game balls following the Falcons Sunday night win.

Highlights from the Week 2 matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings during the 2025 NFL season.

Watch the best plays from Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson's 168-yard game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season.

Watch the best plays from the Atlanta Falcons defense and special teams against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Myles Price fumbles a punt that is recovered by cornerback Mike Ford.

Atlanta Falcons kicker John Parker Romo kicks a 54-yard field goal.

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier rushes 5 yards for a touchdown.

J.J. McCarthy fumbles, Divine Deablo recovers vs. Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Zach Harrison sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy and forces a fumble.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Brandon Dorlus sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy for a loss of 3 yards.

Atlanta Falcons kicker John Parker Romo puts up a 33-yard field goal.

Atlanta Falcons safety Billy Bowman Jr. steals the ball from Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor for an interception.

Atlanta Falcons rookie defensive end Jalon Walker flips Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy for a 7-yard sack.

Atlanta Falcons rookie defensive end James Pearce Jr. sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy for a loss of 9 yards.

Atlanta Falcons kicker John Parker Romo extends the Falcons lead with a 29-yard field goal.

Atlanta Falcons kicker John Parker Romo kicks a 38-yard field goal.

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson rushes for 25 yards on the first play of "Sunday Night Football".

Atlanta Falcons Special Teams Coordinator Marquice Williams speaks with the media ahead of the Falcons' Week 2 Sunday Night Football matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

Parker Romo, Jessie Bates III, Jeff Ulbrich and LaCale London speak to the media ahead of the Week 2 matchup vs the Minnesota Vikings.

RB Bijan Robinson and OC Zac Robinson speak to the media ahead of the Atlanta Falcons Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. speaks with the media as the Falcons continue their preparations for a Sunday Night Football matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

As the Atlanta Falcons prepare for their primetime matchup on Sunday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings, Head Coach Raheem Morris speaks with the media.