The 2019 season opener for the Atlanta Falcons puts them on the road against a gritty Minnesota Vikings team. Here are three key factors to keep an eye on.
There is not extensive history between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings, with the two teams having just 30 meetings dating all the way back to 1966. From the missed field goal kick in the 1998 NFC Championship Game to vault the Falcons to the Super Bowl, to Michael Vick streaking through the Vikings defense in 2002 for a game-winning touchdown run in overtime, there are a few standout moments between the two teams that sway in favor of the Falcons.