Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons 23 to 17
Sunday, September 8, 1996, Week 2The Minnesota Vikings played the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, September 8, 1996, Week 2 of the 1996 season. The Vikings won by a score of 23-17.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 365 | 266 | 99 | 2 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dennis Green Offensive Coordinator: Brian Billick Defensive Coordinator: Foge Fazio Special Teams Coordinator: Gary Zauner Quarterbacks Coach: Ray Sherman Wide Receivers Coach: Phillip "Chip" Myers Offensive Line Coach: Keith Rowen Running Backs Coach: Carl Hargrave Tight Ends Coach: Mike Tice Defensive Line Coach: John Levra Linebackers Coach: Tom Olivadotti Outside Linebackers Coach: Trent Walters Coaching Assistant: Erica Weiland Strength and Conditioning Coach: Steve Wetzel Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jeff Friday Pro Personnel Assistant: Erica Weiland Coaches Secretary: Kirsten Lindberg
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 324 | 245 | 79 | 2 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: June Jones Assistant Head Coach: Frank Gansz, Milt Jackson Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Rod Rust Quarterbacks Coach: Mouse Davis Wide Receivers Coach: Milt Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Bob Palcic Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Defensive Line Coach: Bill Kollar Linebackers Coach: Joe Haering Secondary Coach: Keith Armstrong Special Teams Coach: Frank Gansz, Keith Armstrong Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Tim Jorgensen Area Scout: Scott Campbell Vice President of Player Personnel: Ken Herock Administrative Assistant: Danny Mock