The NFL Week 2 slate of Sunday games will cap off with a Sunday Night Football matchup between the Atlanta Falcons (0-1) and the Minnesota Vikings (1-0).

The Vikings lead the all-time series between these teams, 21-11, and have won six of their seven most recent meetings. They last faced off back in December 2024, with the Vikings dominating in Minnesota, 42-21. Now, Kirk Cousins will be on the opposite sideline in his return as a backup QB for Atlanta.

BGN’s Week 2 rooting guide suggests Eagles fans should pull for the Falcons in this matchup.

“ATLANTA FALCONS at MINNESOTA VIKINGS: Thanks to the Sam Howell trade, the Eagles own the Vikings’ sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The more the Vikings lose, the more favorable the pick will be for the Birds. Also, the Eagles would rather

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