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MINNEAPOLIS – Former BYU running back Tyler Allgeier followed his blocks and cruised up the gut to score his first touchdown of the season on Sunday Night Football.
The TD gave the Atlanta Falcons a 22-6 lead with three minutes left, sealing the team’s first win of the season.
Former BYU RB Tyler Allgeier takes the red carpet into the end zone! 🚶 #LocalsInTheNFL #DirtyBirds #BYU @kslsports
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— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) September 15, 2025
Allgeier finished with 16 carries for 76 yards as well as one reception for four yards.
The touchdown was Atlanta’s only time in the end zone to that point. The 15-6 score prior to that was built with five Falcons field goals and two Minnesota field goals.
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