Q2, :25 – Falcons 9, Vikings 3
John Parker Romo hits his third field goal of the night for the Falcons, a 33-yarder that extends their lead back to 6 points just shy of halftime. The Falcons have continued to struggle with building a consistent passing attack; back-to-back incompletions with 6 yards to the down marker preceded the field goal attempt. Penix is 7-of-13; Kyle Pitts leads the Falcons in receiving with three receptions for 34 yards.
Q2, 2:03 – Interception for McCarthy
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy threw behind his target, receiver Jalen Nailor, and his pass was picked off by Falcons cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. at the Vikings 38. McCarthy had just thrown a first-down pass to receiver Adam Thielen prior to the interception. This is the second time the Falcons are starting a drive in Vikings territory tonight.
Q2, 3:23 – Kelly heads to locker room
Vikings center Ryan Kelly just went into the locker room and will be replaced by center Michael Jurgens on this drive.
It’s unclear what is bothering Kelly, but the 32-year-old center had a toe injury from the season-opening win in Chicago. Kelly played every snap against the Bears, and had played every snap against the Falcons prior to this second-quarter series. Kelly did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday this week due to the toe injury.
