Sunday Night Football pits the Minnesota Vikings against the Atlanta Falcons with Minnesota aiming to stay hot at home behind J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson, while Atlanta leans on Michael Penix Jr. and Bijan Robinson to spark the offense. Minnesota is a 3.5-point favorite with a 44.5 total, built on a late-week surge and a recent head-to-head edge. The game shapes as a chess match of big-play potential from Jefferson and Robinson against a defense that must slow the passing attack and control the clock.

Betting angles center on Minnesota’s home efficiency and the spread dynamics, with SportsLine’s expert picks noted for a lean to the under and a pivotal X-factor that could swing the spread. The narrative blends McCarthy’s improved poise, Jefferson’s elite ceiling, Penix Jr.’s arm and mobility, and Robinson’s multi-format threat into a fantasy-friendly SNF matchup that could hinge on red-zone execution and explosive plays.

Burrow's turf toe could sideline him for weeks, placing Jake Browning in the spotlight as Cincinnati navigates a tricky timeline after Sunday's win over Jacksonville. The Bengals move to 2-0 and head to Minnesota with Browning at the helm, heightening fantasy intrigue around CIN’s offense. Separate NFL notes surface: Falcons replace Koo with Romo, Brock Bowers returns to practice for Las Vegas, Polk traded to New Orleans, and Purdy remains in Week 3 consideration, all with fantasy ripple effects.