The Atlanta Falcons are looking to avoid an 0-2 start to the season as they'll face off against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday Night Football. The game will be the first time since the 2024 National Championship that Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr and JJ McCarthy of the Vikings play against each other.
McCarthy got the best of Penix the last time the two faced off as his Michigan Wolverines defeated the Washington Huskies 34-13 to win the national title.
After falling in heartbreaking fashion 23-20 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their season opener, these three Falcons players will need to step up in Week 2 against the Vikings.