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Jordan Addison and the Minnesota Vikings are in Atlanta to take on the Falcons. FOX will have the broadcast on Sunday.With Kirk Cousins out for the season, the Minnesota Vikings turn their attention to the Atlanta Falcons. They meet at
Rookie Jaren Hall took over from there, as the Vikings held on to beat the Packers 24-10 and climb above the cut for the playoffs after an 0-3 start. Staying there will be far more challenging without Cousins, their ever-ready leader who’s suddenly and stunningly unavailable to play. A two-time Pro Bowler, Jarrett has started every game for the Falcons since 2018 and was the undisputed leader of a defense that underwent a major overhaul this season. His injury leaves a huge gap in the middle of the line.
Linemen such as David Onyemata should help cushion the loss, though no one is capable of fully replacing Jarrett’s dominating presence.In addition to Cousins and Jarrett, Minnesota has been without running back Kene Nwangwu, guard Ezra Cleveland and linebacker Brian Asamoah II.While Desmond Ridder struggled in last week’s loss to Tennessee, the Falcons cited concussion protocols in going with Taylor Heinicke.
Ridder came into Sunday having turned the ball over three times in three games, including three fumbles last week in a win at Tampa Bay. It appeared Ridder held onto the ball a bit too long at times Sunday, and he was 8 of 12 passing with his longest completion for 13 yards to Jonnu Smith.
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