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2. The JJs shine on offense
Justin Jefferson was one of the lone bright spots for the Vikings offense against the Falcons.
The rookie wide receiver continued the strong start to his career, as he hauled in nine catches for 166 yards and two touchdowns.
Jefferson had a pair of second-half scores, from 11 and 49 yards out. He recorded his third 100-yard game of the season.
Jefferson now has 28 catches for 537 yards and three touchdowns in 2020 after being the 22nd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
The Falcons own former first-round wide receiver — Julio Jones — also had a big day.
Jones, who didn't play in Week 5, had eight catches for 137 yards and two scores. Jones had touchdown receptions of 20 and 40 yards against the Vikings.
3. Stopped again on 4th-and-1
Much like Week 4, the Vikings were in a fourth-and-1 situation again in Week 5. This one also fell short.
Down 10-0 early in the second quarter, the Vikings had first-and-goal from the 2. Alexander Mattison lost a yard, then gained two before an incomplete pass.
That set up fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line. Mike Boone was stuffed short.
Minnesota later converted a fourth-down pass in the third quarter, finishing 1-for-2 on fourth downs on Sunday.
The Vikings have now converted on four of eight fourth downs in 2020. Minnesota was 8-for-15 on fourth downs in 2019.