Nov 29, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (24) intercepts a pass in front of Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Nick Williams (15) in the second quarter of their game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Overall Impressions
Overall, it’s always nice when the Minnesota Vikings can come away with a victory. It is even nicer when that win can come against a conference opponent who is also in the race for a Wild Card playoff spot.
More from The Viking Age
- 6 biggest draft steals in Minnesota Vikings history
- Former Vikings first-round pick could reportedly return to NFC North
- Bears analyst has extremely embarrassing Kirk Cousins take
- 6 Vikings who (maybe) won’t make the 53-man roster in 2023
- Predicting what the Vikings will do in the 2023 NFL Draft based on 2022
It was still a pretty ugly game where the Vikings didn’t take full advantage of their opportunities on offense or special teams. They also were penalized far too often and made silly mistakes. However, games like these are good for young, developing teams to learn from and mature.
There wasn’t a more dominating performance in this game than the one by Anthony Barr. The former first round pick forced two fumbles, broke up a couple big passes and recorded a sack. The fact Minnesota was able to do this without star safety Harrison Smith and other injuries is an incredible testament to what this team is and how much talent they have.
This kind of game won’t be a victory against more difficult competition. Minnesota caught the Falcons in a big slump without one of their biggest offensive weapons. Minnesota will need to clean up their act for when they take on the Seattle Seahawks next week. Check your local listings for time and availability of that contest.