Photos: Vikings pummel Falcons in Kirk Cousins' return

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Photos: Vikings pummel Falcons in Kirk Cousins' return

The Falcons were defeated by the Vikings, 42-21, on Sunday as quarterback Kirk Cousin returns to face the team he played for the past six seasons.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) dives into the end zone ahead of Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) during a 6-yard touchdown reception in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins walks off the field after throwing an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison reacts after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) catches an 11-yard touchdown pass ahead of Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) celebrates with teammate wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) after catching an 11-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs from Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a 52-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) leaps over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Fabian Moreau (23) after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) does a backflip as he celebrates with teamamtes after an interception by Vikings safety Josh Metellus (44) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson celebrates after catching a 12-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) celebrates after a 6-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III (34) runs from Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) runs from Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Jalen Redmond (61) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) is hit by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) while throwing a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (1) catches a pass in front of Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III (34) reaches for an incomplete pass in front of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin (1) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, right, sits on the field after throwing a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison scores on a 49-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs between Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr., left, and safety Josh Metellus (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jamin Davis (57) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) reaches for an incomplete pass in front of Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. Hughes was called for a penalty on the play. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) dives into the end zone ahead of Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) during a 6-yard touchdown reception in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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