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Falcons Trample J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings 22-6
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The Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings squared off under the prime-time lights at U.S. Bank Stadium, where 2024 first-round draft picks Michael Penix Jr. and J.J. McCarthy went head to head in an unofficial rematch of their college football national championship. And this time, the results were much different for the young men.
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However, aided by rookies and young players, the Falcons defense didn't fold and never allowed the Vikings to claim a lead at any point. In the end, the defense had six sacks and forced a total of four turnovers.
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