Final · Kickoff
2008 Regular season · Week 16 · Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
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The Atlanta Falcons beat the Minnesota Vikings 24–17 on the road at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Week 16 of the 2008 regular season on December 21, 2008. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The result moved the Falcons to 10–5 and dropped the Vikings to 9–6. The Falcons finished 2008 at 11–5 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Vikings finished 2008 at 10–6 and lost in the Wild Card round.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 24–3 on September 9, 2007. When they met again, the Atlanta Falcons won 24–14 on November 27, 2011.
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 Series tied 3–3 after meeting No. 6 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.
