The Minnesota Vikings had an early scare against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at US Bank Stadium. The visitors started the scoring with back-to-back field goals until the Vikings scored two of their own courtesy of Will Reichard in the second period to remain afloat, 9-6, at halftime.

Unfortunately, those were the last points of Minnesota.

The Vikings failed to find the endzone against the Falcons, as their offense got tied up throughout the game. Quarterback JJ McCarthy went 11-of-21 for 158 yards and two interceptions. He got sacked six times.

Coach Kevin O'Connell , who was visibly dejected in the postgame conference, didn't offer excuses for their defeat. But he also expressed optimism heading into Week 3.

“Our team will handle the adversity that is now at our feet. We will

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