Falcons dominan a Vikings en Sunday Night Football con defensa implacable

En un duelo de Sunday Night Football de la Semana 2 de la NFL, los Atlanta Falcons (1-1) vencieron a los Minnesota Vikings (0-2) por 22-6 en el U.S. Bank Stadium. Los Falcons, liderados por una defensa revitalizada y el running back Bijan Robinson, controlaron el juego desde el inicio, frustrando cualquier intento de remontada de los Vikings y limitándolos a solo goles de campo.

Resumen del partido:

Primer cuarto: Atlanta tomó la delantera con un gol de campo de 54 yardas de John Parker Romo (3-0). Los Vikings empataron con un gol de campo de 42 yardas de Ryan Longwell (3-3).

Segundo cuarto: Los Falcons ampliaron con otro FG de Romo de 45 yardas (6-3 al descanso). Minnesota falló en convertir oportunidades clave, gracias a la presión defensiva de Atlanta.

Tercer cuarto: Romo conectó un FG de 38 yardas para poner el 9-3. Los Vikings respondieron con un FG de 35 yardas, pero la defensa de Atlanta forzó un turnover.

Cuarto cuarto: Atlanta selló la victoria con un touchdown terrestre de 3 yardas de Bijan Robinson (16-6) y un FG final de Romo de 30 yardas. Minnesota no anotó TD en todo el juego.

Destacados individuales:Michael Penix Jr. (Falcons): 18/30, 185 yardas, 0 TD, 2 INT (sacked 3 veces).
Bijan Robinson (Falcons): 22 acarreos, 143 yardas, 1 TD; 4 recepciones, 45 yardas.
John Parker Romo (Falcons): 5/5 en FGs, incluyendo 54 yardas.
J.J. McCarthy (Vikings): 16/28, 160 yardas, 0 TD, 3 turnovers (2 INT, 1 fumble); sacked 6 veces.
Justin Jefferson (Vikings): 5 recepciones, 65 yardas.

Estadísticas clave:Yardas totales: Falcons 320, Vikings 210.
Primeros downs: Falcons 20, Vikings 15.
Posesión: Falcons 31:45, Vikings 28:15.
Turnovers: Falcons 2, Vikings 3.

La defensa de Atlanta, con sacks de rookies Jalon Walker y James Pearce Jr., y forzó tres turnovers, fue el factor decisivo, mientras que Robinson dominó el suelo contra la fuerte unidad de Brian Flores. Los Vikings, con McCarthy en su debut en casa, no pudieron superar la presión, quedando limitados sin touchdowns. Esta victoria da impulso a los Falcons en la NFC Sur.

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Donald Trump Lashes Out at NFL: "Sissy Football is Bad for America"

President Donald Trump returned to his usual criticism of the NFL on Monday, calling the new kickoff rule "ridiculous" and accusing the league of promoting "sissy football" that harms the essence of the sport and the United States.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump demanded that the change implemented in 2024 and made permanent for the 2025 season be scrapped, comparing it to "backing up the golf ball so it doesn't fly as far." Criticism Details: Trump, a self-proclaimed football fanatic and former owner of a team in the USFL (the New Jersey Generals in the 1980s), took direct aim at the "dynamic kickoff rule," which seeks to reduce injuries by aligning kickers and receivers closer together, encouraging punt returns instead of automatic touchbacks.

By 2025, NFL owners voted to place the ball on the 35-yard line after touchbacks, raising the return rate to 75.6% in Week 1—the highest in 15 years—and reducing concussions by 43%, according to league data. However, Trump was not impressed: "The NFL needs to get rid of this ridiculous new kickoff rule. It's at least as dangerous as a 'normal' kickoff and looks terrible.
The ball moves, but the players don't—the exact opposite of what football is all about. 'Femme fatale' football is bad for America and bad for the NFL! Who comes up with these ridiculous ideas?" He added that, fortunately, college football will remain the same "hopefully forever!"

This isn't Trump's first run-in with the NFL. Since his presidency in 2017, he has criticized the league for protests during the national anthem, attempted to buy teams, and sued the NFL for monopoly in the 1980s. Most recently, in April 2025, he hosted the Super Bowl LIX champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, at the White House, and in May, he announced with Commissioner Roger Goodell that the 2027 draft will be held in Washington, D.C.
Despite this, the relationship appears strained, although Trump has praised Goodell in the past.
Reactions and Context
The NFL has not immediately responded to Trump's statements, but the data supports the rule: in 2024, there were seven touchdown returns on kickoffs, and in 2025, one was already seen (Antonio Gibson of the Patriots). Fans on networks like X (Twitter) are divided: some support Trump, calling the rule "for crybabies," while others celebrate the increased excitement and safety. "Thanks President Trump! They're trying to make the game for weaklings," one user wrote.

Another retorted: "The NFL did a good job: safer and more exciting." This attack comes in the midst of Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, with games like Buccaneers vs. Texans highlighting dynamic comebacks. Trump, who attended Super Bowl LIX in February 2025, appears to be closely monitoring the league, possibly influenced by his friendship with figures like Steelers owner Art Rooney II. Implications
Although Trump doesn't have direct power over the NFL, his comments could spur debates about the sport's evolution, especially with flag football making its Olympic debut in 2028. The league, which has invested in safety following concussion lawsuits, prioritizes data over opinions.

If Trump pushes harder—perhaps through Goodell—it could escalate, but for now, it seems like an isolated complaint from a president who sees football as a symbol of "American toughness."
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