Final · Kickoff
2003 Regular season · Week 5 · Georgia Dome
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Atlanta Falcons 39–26 on the road at Georgia Dome in Week 5 of the 2003 regular season on October 5, 2003.
The result moved the Vikings to 5–0 and dropped the Falcons to 1–4. It was the Vikings’ fifth straight win. It was the Falcons’ fourth straight loss. The Vikings finished 2003 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs. The Falcons finished 2003 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Atlanta Falcons won 30–24 on December 1, 2002. When they met again, the Atlanta Falcons won 30–10 on October 2, 2005.
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 2–1 after meeting No. 3 since 1999 Full series history
Atlanta's left tackle is expected to play through a groin injury on Sunday night, and Baltimore's two questionable starters should join him on the field.
New Orleans will add its greatest quarterback to the Superdome's Ring of Honor on Sunday, two months after his first-ballot enshrinement in Canton. He also receives his Hall of Fame ring during the ceremony.
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
