Mike and Ed preview the week 1 match-up against the Atlanta Falcons:

Vikings v. Falcons history:

• Vikings lead series 19-11
• Last home game for the Vikings was in 2014 at TCF bank stadium
• Mike Zimmer is undefeated vs the Falcons as a head coach
• The last two meetings of this team, the Vikings have surrendered no more than 10 points in either game.

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Breaking down the Falcons:

• Healthy after a disappointing 2018 campaign riddled with injuries
• S Keanu Neal and Ricardo Allen back in action
• Passrushers Grady Jarret, Vic Beasley, and Takk McKinley looking to get after the QB
• Atlanta, similar to Minnesota, has a rebuilt OL with a few rookies, that the Vikings may look to exploit.

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Vikings Outlook:

• The Vikings have added several offensive weapons
• A truly healthy Dalvin Cook week 1 is looking to make a big impact
• Zimmer’s defense remains largely intact from previous meetings, looking for a third outing holding Atlanta to 10 or less points
• The wildcard is a revamped OL from Minnesota, can they hold up and open up running lanes?

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Predictions

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