Throwback Thursday | Falcons vs Vikings

Atlanta Falcons tight end O.J. Santiago #88 during the game in Atlanta against the Minnesota Vikings on September 12, 1999. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Group Photo of the Atlanta Falcons playing a game in Atlanta against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8, 1991 (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ronnie Harris #82 during the game in Atlanta against the Minnesota Vikings on September 12, 1999. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge #12 runs after a catch during the first quarter of the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Chris Miller #12 during the game in Atlanta against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8, 1991 (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons punter Scott Fulhage #17 during the game in Atlanta against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8, 1991 (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive back Tim McKyer #22 during the game in Atlanta against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8, 1991 (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons fans during the game in Atlanta against the Minnesota Vikings on September 12, 1999. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Ephraim Salaam #74 during the game in Atlanta against the Minnesota Vikings on September 12, 1999. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #7 carries the ball during the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons kicker Morten Andersen #5 during the game in Atlanta against the Minnesota Vikings on September 12, 1999. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 during the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Cornelius Bennett #97 during the game in Atlanta against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8, 1996. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons offensive line during the game in Atlanta against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8, 1996. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons mascot Freddie Falcon during the game in Atlanta against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8, 1996. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons center Roman Fortin #65 during the game in Atlanta against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8, 1996. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman David Richards #62 during the game in Atlanta against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8, 1996. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Jeff Pahukoa #64 during the game in Atlanta against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8, 1996. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Jamal Anderson #32 during the game in Atlanta against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8, 1996. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Jeff George #1 during the game in Atlanta against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8, 1996. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Erric Pegram #41 during the game in Atlanta against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8, 1991 (Photo by Jimmy Cribb).

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Atlanta Falcons running back Eric Metcalf #21 during the game in Atlanta against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8, 1996. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Erric Pegram #41 and quarterback Chris Miller #12 during the game in Atlanta against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8, 1991 (Photo by Jimmy Cribb).

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Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts #8 catches a pass during the second quarter of the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 looks to pass during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sunday September 8, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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