Falcons rout Vikings behind Bijan Robinson's 143 yards

The Atlanta Falcons routed the Minnesota Vikings 22-6 on Sunday night at U.S. Bank Stadium, a victory powered by a dominant rushing attack and a stifling defense that left the home team reeling. Running back Bijan Robinson carried the load with 143 yards on 22 carries, while Tyler Allgeier added 76 yards and the game’s only touchdown with 3:22 remaining. Kicker Parker Romo converted five field goals, including a 54-yarder that pushed the margin to two possessions.

Atlanta controlled the game by winning the line of scrimmage and forcing turnovers. Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was 11-for-21 for 158 yards, threw two interceptions and lost a fumble. Reports varied on the exact sack total, with some accounts crediting the Falcons with six sacks and others listing eight, plus 11 quarterback hits. Minnesota finished with just 10 first downs and 198 total yards, converting 4 of 11 on third down and turning the ball over four times.

The win vaulted Atlanta in updated power ratings, where analysts cited the team’s defensive performance and efficient ground game as key reasons for the climb. One ratings report highlighted the Falcons as the week’s biggest riser and noted the team...