Falcons vs. Vikings Live Updates, Score: Kicker John Parker Romo's Career Night Pacing the Way for Atlanta

The NFL Week 2 Sunday slate closes with two teams that are trending in opposite directions after one game.

The Vikings are 1-0 and coming off a comeback road win over the Bears. J.J. McCarthy broke through in the second half after a brutal start to the second-year quarterback's NFL debut. Fellow second-year QB Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons, meanwhile, are 0-1 after a divisional loss at home to the Buccaneers. They may not be able to afford an 0-2 start.

Follow along on Sunday night as these two NFC playoff hopefuls face off: