Final · Kickoff
2007 Regular season · Week 1 · Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Atlanta Falcons 24–3 at home at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Week 1 of the 2007 regular season on September 9, 2007.
The result moved the Vikings to 1–0 and dropped the Falcons to 0–1. The Falcons finished 2007 at 4–12 and missed the playoffs. The Vikings finished 2007 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Atlanta Falcons won 30–10 on October 2, 2005. When they met again, the Atlanta Falcons won 24–17 on December 21, 2008.
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 3–2 after meeting No. 5 since 1999 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
Atlanta will play Sunday night without its veteran edge rusher, who has concussion and neck injuries, and lost a linebacker to injured reserve on the eve of Baltimore's visit.
Line judge Jeff Seeman will sit two games and referee Adrian Hill one after on-camera confrontations with players during Week 4.
