In a standout performance, Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns, guiding the Minnesota Vikings to a 42-21 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Jordan Addison shone with three touchdown receptions, while Kirk Cousins, in his return to Minnesota, threw for 344 yards but failed to score, recording two interceptions. The win secures Minnesota's sixth consecutive victory, maintaining pressure on NFC North rivals Detroit, while the Falcons continue to struggle with turnovers, marking their fourth consecutive loss.