Atlanta Falcons (2009-2013) vs Minnesota Vikings (2004-2008)

A simulated 7-game series between two all-time rosters, scored by our era-adjusted rating model. Minnesota Vikings take it 4-3.

Atlanta Falcons · 2009-2013

Squad power 84.2 · headliner Jonathan Babineaux '09 (90)

QBMatt Ryan (79)

RBMichael Turner (81) · Jason Snelling (72) · Jacquizz Rodgers (72)

WRRoddy White (88) · Julio Jones (84) · Harry Douglas (76)

TETony Gonzalez (84)

EDGEJohn Abraham (88) · Osi Umenyiora (77) · Kroy Biermann (75)

DTJonathan Babineaux (90) · Corey Peters (77) · Peria Jerry (74)

LBCurtis Lofton (79) · Joplo Bartu (69) · Akeem Dent (66)

CBBrent Grimes (88) · Asante Samuel (83) · Desmond Trufant (79)

SThomas DeCoud (82) · William Moore (80) · Erik Coleman (75)

Minnesota Vikings · 2004-2008

Squad power 84.8 · headliner Jared Allen '08 (94)

QBDaunte Culpepper (86) · Brad Johnson (74) · Tarvaris Jackson (74)

RBAdrian Peterson (85) · Chester Taylor (78) · Mewelde Moore (74)

WRBernard Berrian (79) · Nate Burleson (77) · Randy Moss (76)

TEVisanthe Shiancoe (77) · Jermaine Wiggins (72)

EDGEJared Allen (94) · Lance Johnstone (82) · Ray Edwards (77)

DTKevin Williams (94) · Pat Williams (75) · Spencer Johnson (72)

LBE.J. Henderson (80) · Sam Cowart (73) · Napoleon Harris (73)

CBAntoine Winfield (82) · Brian Williams (75) · Fred Smoot (72)

SDarren Sharper (84) · Cedric Griffin (80) · Dwight Smith (78)

Series result — Minnesota Vikings win 4-3

Game 1: Minnesota Vikings 34-25

Game 2: Atlanta Falcons 27-21

Game 3: Minnesota Vikings 26-21

Game 4: Atlanta Falcons 26-22

Game 5: Atlanta Falcons 22-20

Game 6: Minnesota Vikings 23-19

Game 7: Minnesota Vikings 25-21

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