Photos: Falcons score first win of season at Vikings

Atlanta Falcons

Photos: Falcons score first win of season at Vikings

Atlanta Falcons (0-5) face the Minnesota Vikings with interim coach Raheem Morris at the helm Sunday, Oct. 18, 20202, in Minneapolis.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) signals a play against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Falcons - behind Ryan's 371 yards and four touchdowns - secured their first win, 40-23, of the season. (Jim Mone/AP)

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank walks on the field of U.S. Bank Stadium before game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) intercepts a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) during Minnesota's first offensive play Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Charlie Neibergall/AP)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) looks for blocking lane from teammates Kendall Sheffield (left) and A.J. Terrell (24) after intercepting a pass on the first Minnesota Vikings possession, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones - back after missing two games with a hamstring injury - catches a 20-yard touchdown pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, left, celebrates with quarterback Matt Ryan (2) after catching a 20-yard touchdown pass during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley (21) looks for running room during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Raheem Morris, in his first game as Falcons interim head coach, watches during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Falcons won 40-23. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Atlanta Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo (center) kicks a 50-yard field goalto give Atlanta a 10-0 lead during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Jim Mone/AP)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) calls signals at the line of scrimmage as wide receiver Russell Gage (83) motions during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Edmond Robinson (46) hits Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the first half Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell during the first half Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith (40) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler during the first half Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker (43) hits Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the first half Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Jim Mone/AP)

Atlanta Falcons safety Ricardo Allen celebrates in front of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) after a defensive stop at the goal line during the first half Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) runs from Falcons defenders A.J. Terrell (24), Deadrin Senat (94) and Keanu Neal (22) during the first half Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) secured his first career interception - a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) - in the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (David Berding/AP)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (83) is tackled after attempting to leap over Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) during the first half Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Jim Mone/AP)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) celebrates with Julio Jones after catching an 8-yard touchdown pass during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates with wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) after Ridley caught a pass for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (David Berding/AP)

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) puts pressure on Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Riley Reiff (71) during the first half Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) is brought down with the ball after a turnover against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. It was Oluokun's first interception of his career - and the third by the Falcons in the first half. (Jim Mone/AP)

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (7) celebrates his 21-yard field goal with Sterling Hofrichter (4) against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) evades the tackle of Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) breaks a tackle by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson (left) during a 40-yard touchdown reception in the second half Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson scores on an 11-yard touchdown reception over Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell during the second half Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Charlie Neibergall/AP)

Atlanta Falcons interim head coach Raheem Morris watches from the sidelines in the second half against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Jim Mone/AP)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver (26) breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Chad Beebe in the end zone during the second half Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Charlie Neibergall/AP)

Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack (51) signals protections from the line of scrimmage against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) goes high to catch a pass over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler during the second half Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey (93) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins during the second half Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Chad Beebe (left) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons defenders A.J. Terrell (24) and Deion Jones (45) after catching a pass during the second half Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) breaks a tackle by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Kendall Sheffield (20) during a 49-yard touchdown reception in the second half Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst (81) finds running room along sidelines for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Falcons defeated the Vikings 40-23. (David Berding/AP)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) signals a play against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Falcons - behind Ryan's 371 yards and four touchdowns - secured their first win, 40-23, of the season. (Jim Mone/AP)

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