Sunday Night Football Odds & Predictions: Updated Falcons vs. Vikings Betting Lines Week 2
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy turned in one of the most impressive debut performances in recent years on Monday, and he'll make a second straight appearance under the lights of prime time with his team listed as a 5-point betting favorite against the 0-1 Atlanta Falcons by the Monday Night Football odds for Week 2.
We already have NFL picks for the showdown on NBC as part of our NFL predictions for Week 2.
๐ SNF Week 2 odds: Falcons vs. Vikings (-5)
The NFL odds for Week 2 swung in the host's favor following their comeback victory over the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. McCarthy, in his first NFL start, completed 13 of 20 passes for 143 yards with two touchdowns and one pick, and what stood as the game-winning score on the ground. That moved the line from -4.5 to as high as -5.5.
The Over/Under sits at 45.5 with the Vikings surging to cash the over in the second half of Week 1 as well. Our Mike Spector still backs the Under in his early Falcons vs. Vikings prediction.
๐ฎ Sunday Night Football predictions: Week 2
Here are our betting experts' NFL picks for Week 2's Sunday Night Football broadcast:
Vikings -4.5 (-110) via Dustin Saracini: "While JJ McCarthy still has some work to do to leave his training wheels behind, I'm still loving this team in this specific matchup. From a defensive standpoint, the Vikings were far and away the better unit, ranking 13th in total defense a year ago against the Falcons' 22nd-ranked defense. That's all we should need for the Minnesota offense to feast."
Vikings -4.5 (-110) via C Jackson Cowart: "I really want to take the points on a Falcons team that showed heart in Week 1, but the Vikings' roster feels underappreciated by the market until we see more from J.J. McCarthy - that makes me even more compelled to bet early into the uncertainty."
Under 45.5 (-108) via Mike Spector: "Atlanta running back Bijan Robinson turned in his second career game with 100-plus receiving yards last week. But he was stuffed in the run game, with none of his 12 carries going for longer than six yards. That will put added pressure on Penix to move the ball through the air, which isnโt easy against a Brian Flores-led defense that can pin its ears back."
๐ Sunday Night Football results
| Week | Matchup | Spread | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cowboys vs. Eagles | Cowboys +8 | U47.5 |
| 1 | Ravens vs. Bills | Bills +1.5 | O51.5 |
๐๏ธ Sunday Night Football 2025 schedule
Opening Sunday Night Football NFL odds for the 2025 season regular season are via DraftKings.
| Week | Matcup | Opening spread | Opening Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (Sept. 14) | Falcons vs. Vikings | Vikings -4.5 | 45.5 |
| 3 (Sept. 21) | Chiefs vs. Giants | Chiefs -6.5 | 43.5 |
| 4 (Sept. 28) | Packers vs. Cowboys | Packers -1.5 | 47.5 |
| 5 (Oct. 5) | Patriots vs. Bills | Bills -8.5 | 46.5 |
| 6 (Oct. 12) | Lions vs. Chiefs | Chiefs -3 | 48.5 |
| 7 (Oct. 19) | Falcons vs. 49ers | 49ers -6.5 | 47.5 |
| 8 (Oct. 26) | Packers vs. Steelers | Packers -1.5 | 44.5 |
| 9 (Nov. 2) | Seahawks vs. Commanders | Commanders -5.5 | 47.5 |
| 10 (Nov. 9) | Steelers vs. Chargers | Chargers -4.5 | 43.5 |
| 11 (Nov. 16) | Lions vs. Eagles | Eagles -3.5 | 47.5 |
| 12 (Nov. 23) | Buccaneers vs. Rams | Rams -2.5 | 47.5 |
| 13 (Thursday, Nov. 27) | Bengals vs. Ravens | Ravens -5.5 | 49.5 |
| 13 (Sunday, Nov. 30) | Broncos vs. Commanders | Commanders -2.5 | 46.5 |
| 14 (Dec. 7) | Texans vs. Chiefs | Chiefs -6.5 | 45.5 |
| 15 (Dec. 14) | Vikings vs. Cowboys | Vikings -1.5 | 45.5 |
| 16 (Dec. 21) | Bengals vs. Dolphins | Bengals -1.5 | 48.5 |
| 17 (Dec. 28) | Bears vs. 49ers | 49ers -3.5 | 46.5 |
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๐ง Sunday Night Football betting tips
Get an early start
The Sunday Night Football game is one of the most popular betting events of the week โ which means plenty of action, and line movement to match. Start monitoring the lines and totals as soon as they become available; if they move in a favorable direction, you can wait. If you see movement away from your position, consider pulling the trigger earlier.
Embrace in-game betting
While you might struggle to find value in the most popular markets for any marquee prime-time NFL game, you're sure to unearth some worthwhile plays once the game starts. Live betting might not be your thing when there are a handful of games going on at the same time, but Sunday Night Football is the perfect time to lay into some live action via our best live betting sites.
Be wary of winter weather
Night games can get downright bone-chilling โ and there are three games in particular that NFL bettors should monitor closely in a three-game stretch over Week 13 and 14, with games in Baltimore, Washington, and Kansas City. Check out our guide on how to bet on the NFL for suggestions on how to approach betting on cold-weather games.
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โSunday Night Football FAQs
Who is favored on Sunday Night Football this week?
The Minnesota Vikings are a 4.5-point betting favorite at home against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football in Week 2. Minnesota covers the spread with a win by 5 or more points.
What channel is Sunday Night Football on?
Every Sunday Night Football broadcast will be aired on NBC, including the 2025 season opener between the Cowboys and Eagles on Thursday, Sept. 4.
Who are the announcers on Sunday Night Football?
Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth are the primary announcers for Sunday Night Football on NBC. Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge will cover select games.
Who sings the Sunday Night Football theme song?
Carrie Underwood sings the Sunday Night Football theme song for NBC.
Which team will play the most Sunday Night Football games in 2025?
The Cowboys and Chiefs will each play three Sunday Night Football games this season, more than any other team.
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