The Vikings and Falcons face off in a rematch of quarterbacks who last faced each other in the College Football Playoff championship game in 2024.
J.J. McCarthy and the Michigan Wolverines took down Michael Penix Jr. and the Washington Huskies, months before both were taken in the first round of the NFL Draft. Penix was taken No. 8 overall by Atlanta, while McCarthy went two picks later to Minnesota.
Now, both NFC quarterbacks meet each other in a class of ascending clubs. McCarthy’s Vikings came back to beat Caleb Williams, the No. 1 pick from that same draft, and the Bears. Penix’s Falcons, meanwhile, failed to rally in a Week 1 loss to the Buccaneers.
The two men leading each team from the sideline have connections, too. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell and Falcons head coach Raheem Morris coached together with the Rams before taking their current jobs.
The Vikings are looking to go 2-0 and keep pace in the NFC North with the Packers, while the Falcons are looking for their first win of the 2025 season.
Here is everything you need to know about the Vikings vs. Falcons, including TV and streaming options for the Sunday Night Football game.
MORE: Full NFL coverage map for Week 2
What channel is Vikings vs. Falcons on today?
- Local TV channels: KARE channel 11 (Minneapolis), WXIA channel 11 (Atlanta)
- Out-of-market TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Peacock, Fubo
The Vikings vs. Falcons game will air nationally on NBC. Local fans in Minneapolis can watch on KARE (channel 11), while those in Atlanta can tune in on WXIA (channel 11)
Fans can also stream the game on Peacock or Fubo.
Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth will be on the call for NBC, with Melissa Stark reporting from the sidelines.
Vikings vs. Falcons start time
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 4
- Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Vikings vs. Falcons will kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 4. The game will be played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Vikings vs. Falcons radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 226 (Falcons broadcast), channel 225 (Vikings broadcast)
You can listen to the Eagles vs. Cowboys on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channel 225 (Falcons broadcast) and channel 226 (Vikings broadcast)
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Vikings 2025 schedule for regular season
Here’s the 2025 regular season schedule for the Vikings.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Monday, Sept. 8 | at Bears | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN/ABC |
| 2 | Sunday, Sept. 14 | vs. Falcons | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 4 | Sunday, Sept. 28 | at Steelers (Dublin) | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network |
| 5 | Sunday, Oct. 5 | at Browns (London) | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network |
| 6 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 7 | Sunday, Oct. 19 | vs. Eagles | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 8 | Thursday, Oct. 23 | at Chargers | 8:15 p.m. | Prime |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | at Lions | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | vs. Ravens | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | vs. Bears | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 23 | at Packers | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 13 | Sunday, Nov. 30 | at Seahawks | 4:05 p.m. | Fox |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | vs. Commanders | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | at Cowboys | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 16 | Sunday, Dec. 21 | at Giants | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 17 | Thursday, Dec. 25 | vs. Lions | 4:30 p.m. | Netflix |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Packers | TBD | TBD |
Falcons 2025 schedule for regular season
Here’s the Falcons’ 2025 regular season schedule.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sunday, Sept. 7 | vs. Buccaneers | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 2 | Sunday, Sept. 14 | at Vikings | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | at Panthers | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 4 | Sunday, Sept. 28 | vs. Commanders | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 5 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 6 | Monday, Oct. 13 | vs. Bills | 7:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| 7 | Sunday, Oct. 19 | at 49ers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 8 | Sunday, Oct. 26 | vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | at Patriots | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | at Colts (Germany) | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 23 | at Saints | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 13 | Sunday, Nov. 30 | at Jets | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | vs. Seahawks | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 15 | Thursday, Dec. 11 | at Buccaneers | 8:15 p.m. | Amazon Pime |
| 16 | Sunday, Dec. 21 | at Cardinals | 4:05 p.m. | Fox |
| 17 | Monday, Dec. 29 | vs. Rams | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| 18 | TBA | vs. Saints | TBD | TBD |
NFL schedule 2025: Week 2
Thursday, Sept. 11
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Packers 27, Commanders 18 | — | — |
Sunday, Sept. 14
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Bengals vs. Jaguars | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Cowboys vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Lions vs. Bears | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Titans vs. Rams | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Dolphins vs. Patriots | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Saints vs. 49ers | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Jets vs. Bills | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Steelers vs. Seahawks | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Ravens vs. Browns | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Colts vs. Broncos | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| Cardinals vs. Panthers | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| Chiefs vs. Eagles | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| Vikings vs. Falcons | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
Monday, Sept. 15
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Texans vs. Buccaneers | 7 p.m. | ABC/ESPN |
| Raiders vs. Chargers | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
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