Vikings vs Falcons Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 2, 2025
Last updated: Sep 15, 2025, 12:21AM | Published: Sep 9, 2025, 5:11AM
The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Atlanta Falcons in NFL Week 2 action at U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday, beginning at 10:20am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Vikings vs Falcons game, along with the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Minnesota vs Atlanta NFL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Vikings a 63% chance of defeating the Falcons in Week 2 of the NFL season.
Vikings vs Falcons: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Vikings $1.59, Falcons $2.45
- Line: Vikings -3 ($1.91), Falcons +3 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 44.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Vikings at $1.59 and the Falcons at $2.45.
The Vikings are 3-point favourites against the Falcons, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Falcons (+3) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 44.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Vikings (-3) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 44.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Vikings vs Falcons: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.59 with Bet365
- Line: Vikings -3 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 44.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Vikings vs Falcons: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Vikings vs Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 2 is the Vikings winning 24-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Minnesota vs Atlanta game in Week 2, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Vikings vs Falcons: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Vikings vs Falcons? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Atlanta's Bijan Robinson is the most likely player to score the first TD in Vikings vs Falcons.
Robinson has a 15.1% chance of scoring the first TD at U.S. Bank Stadium, while the Falcons RB has a 55.6% chance of reaching the end zone at any point during the game.
Scroll down for the complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Vikings First TD Tips
- Jordan Mason: 10.8% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 10.2% probability
- Aaron Jones: 8.1% probability
- T.J. Hockenson: 5.1% probability
- Jalen Nailor: 3.7% probability
Falcons First TD Tips
- Bijan Robinson: 15.1% probability
- Drake London: 7.0% probability
- Michael Penix: 4.7% probability
- Darnell Mooney: 4.7% probability
- Tyler Allgeier: 4.4% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Vikings Anytime TD Tips
- Jordan Mason: 43.0% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 41.1% probability
- Aaron Jones: 34.6% probability
- T.J. Hockenson: 23.3% probability
- Jalen Nailor: 17.4% probability
Falcons Anytime TD Tips
- Bijan Robinson: 55.6% probability
- Drake London: 31.4% probability
- Michael Penix: 22.5% probability
- Darnell Mooney: 22.1% probability
- Tyler Allgeier: 21.3% probability
Vikings-Falcons Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Vikings' J.J. McCarthy is projected for 215 passing yards, while the Falcons' Michael Penix is expected to throw for 244 yards.
Vikings Starting QB
- J.J. McCarthy: 215 projected passing yards
Falcons Starting QB
- Michael Penix: 244 projected passing yards
Vikings Rushing Yards
- Jordan Mason: 63 projected yards
- Aaron Jones: 46 projected yards
- J.J. McCarthy: 20 projected yards
Falcons Rushing Yards
- Bijan Robinson: 72 projected yards
- Tyler Allgeier: 31 projected yards
- Michael Penix: 12 projected yards
Vikings Receiving Yards
- Justin Jefferson: 80 projected yards
- T.J. Hockenson: 42 projected yards
- Jalen Nailor: 32 projected yards
- Adam Thielen: 27 projected yards
- Aaron Jones: 21 projected yards
Falcons Receiving Yards
- Drake London: 75 projected yards
- Darnell Mooney: 47 projected yards
- Kyle Pitts: 37 projected yards
- Ray-Ray McCloud: 33 projected yards
- Bijan Robinson: 29 projected yards
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Vikings vs Falcons: Week 2 Essential Details
The NFL Week 2 match-up between the Vikings and Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium is scheduled to commence at 10:20am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons
- Date: Monday 15 September 2025
- Time: 10:20am AEST
- Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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