Photos: Falcons fall to Vikings in final seconds

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Photos: Falcons fall to Vikings in final seconds

The Falcons lost to the Vikings, 31-28, on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs runs for a first down during the fourth quarter against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov, 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke reacts after a first down during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Minnesota players react after recovering a fumble from Falcons running back Bijan Robinson during the second half on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) fumbles the ball during the second half against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons tight end Jonnu Smith scores a 60-yard touchdown during the second half against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Minnesota players knee as Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn lays on the ground with an injury during the second half against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Vikings' K.J. Osborn (17) spits as he leaves the field on a cart after an injury against the Falcons during the second half on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons place-kicker Younghoe Koo booted a field goal during the second half against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke calls a play during the second half against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith walks off the field follow his team loss to the Vikings after an NFL football game In Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. The Vikings won 31 - 28. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs evades Atlanta Falcons linebacker Bud Dupree (48) and scrambles for a first down during the second half an NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. The Vikings won 31 - 28. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) fights through Viking defenders for a first down during the second half an NFL football game In Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. The Vikings won 31 - 28. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke scrambles for a first down during the second half an NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. The Vikings won 31 - 28. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Trishton Jackson (9) cores on a two point conversion covered by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jeff Okudah during the second half an NFL football game In Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings won 31 - 28. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) scores a touchdown on a five yard run during the second half an NFL football game In Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings won 31 - 28. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter (0) recovers a forced fumble by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs and returns it close the the goal line during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Falcons celebrate after linebacker Lorenzo Carter (0) recovered a forced fumble by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs and returned it close the the goal line during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter (0) recovers a forced fumble by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs and returns it close the the goal line during the first half of an NFL football game In Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Arnold Ebiketie (17) and linebacker Lorenzo Carter (0) force a fumble Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15), recovered by the Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game In Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Falcons place-kicker Younghoe Koo (6) scores one of three first-half field goals during an NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 against the Minnesota Vikings. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Calais Campbell (93) celebrates stopping Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16) on a goal line stand during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16) is stopped on a scramble during the Falcons goal line stand by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) and cornerback Jeff Okudah (1) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) stops Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16) close to the end zone during the first half on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Elise did not return to the game after that play.
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Falcons linebacker Nate Landman makes a tackle against Vikings running back Alexander Mattison during the first half on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) fakes handing the ball to running back Tyler Allgeier during the first half against the Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons placekicker Younghoe Koo (6) watches the ball for the first three points of his team during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons running back Bijan Robinson runs during the first half against the Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons wide receiver Drake London on the field during warm-ups moments before the playing the Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. London is out with injury.
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Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws the ball during warm-ups before the Falcons face the Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter (0) left and linebacker Bud Dupree work on a drill during the warm-up session before the game against the Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Former Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson speaks with Falcons owner Arthur Blank prior to the game between the Falcons and the Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) watches quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) during warmups before an NFL football game In Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) losses up before an NFL football game in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) passes the ball to the fans prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) warms up before an NFL football game In Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs runs for a first down during the fourth quarter against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov, 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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