NFL's Week 13 Matchup: Falcons Welcoming Vikings with Favored Position in Odds
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The Minnesota Vikings have a strong historical advantage over the Atlanta Falcons, with an all-time regular-season record of 21-11 and a home record of 13-5 against Atlanta, including postseason play where the Vikings are 1-1 versus the Falcons[1]. The Vikings have won six of their past seven meetings with the Falcons[1].
Head-to-Head and Series Notes
The overall record between the two teams stands at 21-11 in regular-season games for the Vikings, and 1-1 in postseason games[1]. The Vikings' capacity to win at home against the Falcons is notable with a 13-5 record[1].
The teams had a memorable playoff encounter in 1998 (NFC Championship Game) where the Falcons narrowly defeated the Vikings 30–27 in sudden death overtime, marking a key Falcons victory in franchise history[2].
Recent matchups show the Vikings generally outperforming the Falcons in both results and point margins[4].
Betting Trends and Recent Matchup Outcomes
While the Vikings have covered the spread more frequently against the Falcons in recent years, the results are mixed[4]. For example, in the Dec 8, 2024 game, the Falcons were +6 underdogs at Minnesota but lost 21-42, failing to cover[4].
Over/under results lean toward more over games, such as the 2024 game that ended over 46.5 points[4]. The Falcons have had limited success covering the spread against the Vikings in recent matchups, which may influence betting markets[4].
Statistical Comparison (Recent Trends)
Historical context suggests the Vikings generally have a stronger defensive and offensive output against the Falcons. The Vikings typically perform better at home, which is relevant if the Week 13 game is played in Minnesota[1][4].
Without current season data, trends favor the Vikings based on head-to-head dominance and recent outcomes.
| Aspect | Minnesota Vikings | Atlanta Falcons | |-------------------------|---------------------------------|-----------------------------| | All-time record (regular season) | 21-11 vs Falcons | 11-21 vs Vikings | | Postseason record | 1-1 vs Falcons | 1-1 vs Vikings | | Home vs opponent record | 13-5 vs Falcons | N/A | | Recent head-to-head | Won 6 of last 7 | Lost 6 of last 7 | | Betting trends | Frequent covers and favored in recent games | Recent struggles covering spread | | Notable historic game | Lost 1998 NFC Championship in OT| Won 1998 NFC Championship in OT |
This analysis paints the Vikings as the stronger franchise historically when facing the Falcons, particularly at home, with betting trends suggesting they often outperform expectations in this matchup[1][2][4].
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