The Minnesota Vikings are currently rolling with eight straight wins and a 13-2 record. It's been nearly two weeks since they locked up a playoff spot. And they're just two wins away from an NFC North title and the conference's top seed.

The Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract just this past offseason. Cousins chose Atlanta over Minnesota in part because the

Minnesota is 13-2 and fighting for the No. 1 seed. But there are several significant concerns with this team as the playoffs approach.

The Seahawks have a dangerous passing attack when they protect quarterback Geno Smith and limit turnovers. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett form an elite trio of receivers who have helped lift Seattle to fourth in passing yards per game.

Kirk Cousins is mulling retirement after the Falcons benched him and plans on cutting him from the roster this offseason.

The NFL’s Week 15 concluded with the league’s final Monday Night Football doubleheader of the season as the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons were victorious.

ATLANTA, GA (WJON News) -- The Atlanta Falcons are benching former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Coach Raheem Morris announced Tuesday night that rookie Michael Penix, Junior will be the Falcons starting quarterback moving forward.

The Minnesota Vikings stayed in the race for the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs and the Atlanta Falcons stayed in the running for the NFC South title with Monday night victories.

NFL.com's Coral Smith breaks down four things to watch for when the Minnesota Vikings host the rival Chicago Bears and the Atlanta Falcons take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night.

The Atlanta Falcons bounced back from a four-game losing streak by winning back-to-back games in Weeks 15 and 16, potentially saving their season in the process. The team has been rewarded with a prime-time matchup against the Washington Commanders in Week 17.

The second game is the best of the three. The Cincinnati Bengals are a 3-point favorite against the Denver Broncos. The Bengals need to win and then hope to get help to make the playoffs, but they're alive and presumably we'll get their best effort. The Bengals will be a popular side.