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1999 Regular season · Week 1 · Georgia Dome
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Atlanta Falcons 17–14 on the road at Georgia Dome in Week 1 of the 1999 regular season on September 12, 1999. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Vikings to 1–0 and dropped the Falcons to 0–1. The Vikings finished 1999 at 10–6 and lost in the Divisional round. The Falcons finished 1999 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs.
WHYNFL’s results archive begins with the 1999 season, and this was the franchises’ first meeting in it. When they met again, the Atlanta Falcons won 30–24 on December 1, 2002.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Vikings lead the series 1–0 after meeting No. 1 since 1999 Full series history
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