Vikings to Overpower Falcons

Our prediction is to snap up the 1.88 that the Vikings are able to cover the spread. The favorites are -5.5 when they square off against the Falcons and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.

Teams’ Previous Meet Saw 31-28 Vikings Win

Atlanta Falcons have been defeated in three straight games. They were recently beaten at home to Los Angeles Chargers by a 17-13 scoreline at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons 350 yards total gain included 234 passing and 116 rushing yards. They picked up 24 first downs and scored 1 rushing TD.

Minnesota Vikings last game was a 23-22 home win. This victory over Arizona Cardinals at US Bank Stadium was their fifth successive victory. The Vikings total gain of 273 yards was split between 68 rushing and 205 passing yards. They picked up 19 first downs and scored 2 touchdowns.

The Vikings won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 31-28 victory was registered against the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It’s been two Vikings wins in the past 3 games beween these teams.

Quarterbacks

Kirk Cousins

Sam Darnold

Expert NFL Analysis

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming action and the respective form of each franchise. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our NFL picks.

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The -5.5 line has been covered by Vikings in 4 of their last 6 games at home this season.
The -5.5 line has been covered by Vikings in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Falcons vs Vikings Prediction

Get with the Vikings with a -5.5 spread. We’re backing the favorites at odds of 1.88 to enjoy a solid win in this NFL showdown.

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Vikings -5.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 53.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Our Pick

Vikings -5.5 @ 1.88 Bet Now

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Published 06:26, 07 December 2024

Falcons vs Vikings Bet Builder Tips

Spread Vikings -5.5

Anytime Touchdown Aaron Jones

Receiving Yards T.J. Hockenson Over 38.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Vikings to cover the -5.5 spread along with Aaron Jones (Vikings) getting a touchdown and T.J. Hockenson (Vikings) going Over 38.5 receiving yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Falcons

17 - 27 Vikings logo

Vikings

There’s a big payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Vikings to claim a 27-17 victory which will hopefully go close.

Falcons vs Vikings Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Vikings Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

With the sportsbooks giving them a 73% probability of winning this game, Minnesota Vikings might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their 1.37 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Atlanta Falcons, you will find 3.20 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 6.5 and the total points line is 46.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you’re going for Under 46.5, this outcome can be backed at 1.87.

Consider every angle when placing your National Football League bets. The betting sites offer a wide range of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

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Prop bets don’t involve betting on a franchise to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Passing Yards a quarterback might have or the number of Touchdowns a player might score.

Aaron Jones Favorite to Be First Touchdown Scorer

Those interested in favorite Aaron Jones to score the first touchdown are able to get 5.20. If the Anytime TD angle makes appeal, then this is 1.68.

Touchdown

Aaron Jones (Vikings)

Justin Jefferson (Vikings)

Bijan Robinson (Falcons)

Jordan Addison (Vikings)

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Receiving Yards

Justin Jefferson (Vikings)

Drake London (Falcons)

Darnell Mooney (Falcons)

Jordan Addison (Vikings)

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Rushing Yards

Aaron Jones (Vikings)

Bijan Robinson (Falcons)

Cam Akers (Vikings)

Tyler Allgeier (Falcons)

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Passing Yards

Sam Darnold (Vikings)

Kirk Cousins (Falcons)

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Vikings

NFL: 01/12 Vikings 23 Cardinals22
NFL: 24/11 Bears 27 Vikings30
NFL: 17/11 Titans 13 Vikings23
NFL: 10/11 Jaguars 7 Vikings12
NFL: 04/11 Vikings 21 Colts13

Head to Head

Falcons vs Vikings

NFL: 05/11 2023 Falcons 28 Vikings 31
NFL: 18/10 2020 Vikings 23 Falcons 40
NFL: 08/09 2019 Vikings 28 Falcons 12

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Atlanta Falcons Stats

Minnesota Vikings Stats

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
+5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
-5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 47.70 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 44.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 46.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 46.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 22.50 pts and allowed 25.20 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 19.10 pts and allowed 25.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 44.20 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 42.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 46.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 46.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 24.60 pts and allowed 19.60 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 22.40 pts and allowed 20.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

Total Yards: Gained 373.70 Yds. Allowed 348.00 Yds
Rushing Yards: Gained 117.20 Yds. Allowed 113.20 Yds
Passing Yards: Gained 256.00 Yds. Allowed 234.80 Yds
Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.50 TD. Allowed 2.70 TD
Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.90 TD. Allowed 0.50 TD
Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.40 TD. Allowed 2.00 TD
Total 1st Downs: Picked up 20.70. Allowed 20.20
Total Turnovers: Committed 1.40. Committed by opponents 1.00
Total Penalties: Committed 5.90. Committed by opponents 6.60
Penalty Yards: Lost 48.70 Yds. Gained 53.80 Yds

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

Total Yards: Gained 342.00 Yds. Allowed 326.00 Yds
Rushing Yards: Gained 109.90 Yds. Allowed 80.00 Yds
Passing Yards: Gained 232.10 Yds. Allowed 246.00 Yds
Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.60 TD. Allowed 2.20 TD
Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.50 TD. Allowed 0.40 TD
Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.90 TD. Allowed 1.70 TD
Total 1st Downs: Picked up 21.30. Allowed 18.20
Total Turnovers: Committed 1.50. Committed by opponents 2.00
Total Penalties: Committed 6.00. Committed by opponents 8.10
Penalty Yards: Lost 49.10 Yds. Gained 66.30 Yds

Last 10 Games on the Road

Total Yards: Gained 324.90 Yds. Allowed 362.30 Yds
Rushing Yards: Gained 124.80 Yds. Allowed 126.20 Yds
Passing Yards: Gained 199.60 Yds. Allowed 236.10 Yds
Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.10 TD. Allowed 2.60 TD
Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.80 TD. Allowed 0.90 TD
Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.30 TD. Allowed 1.70 TD
Total 1st Downs: Picked up 18.10. Allowed 20.30
Total Turnovers: Committed 1.20. Committed by opponents 1.00
Total Penalties: Committed 4.70. Committed by opponents 7.10
Penalty Yards: Lost 43.80 Yds. Gained 58.10 Yds

Last 10 Home Games

Total Yards: Gained 323.20 Yds. Allowed 342.90 Yds
Rushing Yards: Gained 96.80 Yds. Allowed 104.50 Yds
Passing Yards: Gained 226.40 Yds. Allowed 238.40 Yds
Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.40 TD. Allowed 2.10 TD
Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.50 TD. Allowed 0.70 TD
Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.70 TD. Allowed 1.30 TD
Total 1st Downs: Picked up 18.70. Allowed 20.50
Total Turnovers: Committed 1.90. Committed by opponents 1.80
Total Penalties: Committed 6.00. Committed by opponents 7.70
Penalty Yards: Lost 46.90 Yds. Gained 62.30 Yds

Team News

Atlanta Falcons @ Minnesota Vikings Lineups

Minnesota Vikings

Manager:

Kevin O'Connell

4

Brandon Powell

6

Brian Asamoah

11

Trent Sherfield

12

Nick Mullens

15

Dallas Turner

16

Will Reichard

17

Ryan Wright

20

Jay Ward

23

Fabian Moreau

26

Theo Jackson

27

Cam Akers

29

Dwight McGlothern

30

C.J. Ham

32

Ty Chandler

42

Andrew DePaola

52

Jihad Ward

54

Kamu Grugier-Hill

57

Jamin Davis

59

Gabriel Murphy

65

Michael Jurgens

67

Ed Ingram

76

David Quessenberry

84

Josh Oliver

86

Johnny Mundt

98

Bo Richter

99

Jerry Tillery

Atlanta Falcons

Manager:

Raheem Morris

6

Younghoe Koo

9

Michael Penix Jr.

12

Khadarel Hodge

13

Bradley Pinion

15

Matthew Judon

17

Arnold Ebiketie

19

Chris Blair

22

Clark Phillips

25

Tyler Allgeier

26

Avery Williams

27

Richie Grant

32

Kevin King

33

Antonio Hamilton Sr.

34

Ray-Ray McCloud

40

JD Bertrand

49

Liam McCullough

51

DeAngelo Malone

53

Nate Landman

54

Brandon Dorlus

64

Ryan Neuzil

68

Kyle Hinton

77

Storm Norton

85

Ross Dwelley

90

David Onyemata

91

Demone Harris

93

Kentavius Street

Minnesota Vikings Substitutes

1 Shaquill Griffin
3 Jordan Addison
7 Byron Murphy
14 Sam Darnold
18 Justin Jefferson
22 Harrison Smith
24 Camryn Bynum
33 Aaron Jones
43 Andrew Van Ginkel
44 Josh Metellus
51 Blake Cashman
56 Garrett Bradbury
58 Jonathan Greenard
61 Jalen Redmond
64 Blake Brandel
66 Dalton Risner
74 Cam Robinson
75 Brian O'Neill
83 Jalen Nailor
87 T.J. Hockenson
90 Jonathan Bullard
97 Harrison Phillips

Atlanta Falcons Substitutes

0 Lorenzo Carter
1 Darnell Mooney
3 Jessie Bates III
5 Drake London
7 Bijan Robinson
8 Kyle Pitts
18 Kirk Cousins
20 Dee Alford
21 Mike Hughes
24 A.J. Terrell
31 Justin Simmons
44 Troy Andersen
55 Kaden Elliss
63 Chris Lindstrom
65 Matthew Bergeron
67 Drew Dalman
70 Jake Matthews
76 Kaleb McGary
89 Charlie Woerner
96 Zach Harrison
97 Grady Jarrett
99 Eddie Goldman

Atlanta Falcons Injuries

Type

Name

Info

Micah Abernathy

Knee

Robert Burns

Undisclosed

Ta'Quon Graham

Pectoral

Harrison Hand

Knee

Zach Harrison

Achilles

DeMarcco Hellams

Ankle

Nate Landman

Hamstring

Jase McClellan

Knee

Rondale Moore

Knee

Ruke Orhorhoro

Ankle

James Smith-Williams

Lower Leg

Bralen Trice

Knee - ACL

Tyler Vrabel

Undisclosed

Minnesota Vikings Injuries

Type

Name

Info

Mekhi Blackmon

Knee - ACL

Christian Darrisaw

Knee - ACL + MCL

Andrew DePaola

Hand

Jeremy Flax

Undisclosed

Stephon Gilmore

Hamstring

Pat Jones

Knee

Jordan Kunaszyk

Undisclosed

J.J. McCarthy

Knee - Meniscus

Ivan Pace

Hamstring

Will Reichard

Quadriceps

Dalton Risner

Back

Taki Taimani

Ankle

NaJee Thompson

Knee

Andrew Van Ginkel

Thigh

Jay Ward

Elbow

Previous Atlanta Falcons Lineups

02 Dec NFL

Chargers 17-13 Falcons

Confirmed Lineups

18 Nov NFL

Falcons 6-38 Broncos

Confirmed Lineups

11 Nov NFL

Falcons 17-20 Saints

Confirmed Lineups

04 Nov NFL

Cowboys 21-27 Falcons

Confirmed Lineups

28 Oct NFL

Falcons 31-26 Buccaneers

Confirmed Lineups

21 Oct NFL

Seahawks 34-14 Falcons

Confirmed Lineups

14 Oct NFL

Falcons 38-20 Panthers

Confirmed Lineups

04 Oct NFL

Buccaneers 30-36 Falcons

Confirmed Lineups

30 Sep NFL

Saints 24-26 Falcons

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23 Sep NFL

Chiefs 22-17 Falcons

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Previous Minnesota Vikings Lineups

02 Dec NFL

Cardinals 22-23 Vikings

Confirmed Lineups

25 Nov NFL

Vikings 30-27 Bears

Confirmed Lineups

18 Nov NFL

Vikings 23-13 Titans

Confirmed Lineups

11 Nov NFL

Vikings 12-7 Jaguars

Confirmed Lineups

04 Nov NFL

Colts 13-21 Vikings

Confirmed Lineups

25 Oct NFL

Vikings 20-30 Rams

Confirmed Lineups

21 Oct NFL

Lions 31-29 Vikings

Confirmed Lineups

06 Oct NFL

Jets 17-23 Vikings

Confirmed Lineups

30 Sep NFL

Vikings 31-29 Packers

Confirmed Lineups

23 Sep NFL

Texans 7-34 Vikings

Confirmed Lineups

NFL Standings Select Season

AFC East	PCT	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 5	Strk
Bills	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Dolphins	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Patriots	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Jets	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-

AFC North	PCT	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 5	Strk
Ravens	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Bengals	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Browns	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Steelers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-

AFC South	PCT	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 5	Strk
Texans	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Colts	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Jaguars	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Titans	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-

AFC West	PCT	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 5	Strk
Broncos	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Chiefs	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Raiders	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Chargers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-

NFC East	PCT	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 5	Strk
Cowboys	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Giants	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Eagles	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Commanders	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-

NFC North	PCT	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 5	Strk
Bears	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Lions	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Packers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Vikings	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-

NFC South	PCT	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 5	Strk
Falcons	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Panthers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Saints	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Buccaneers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-

NFC West	PCT	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 5	Strk
Cardinals	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Rams	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
49ers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Seahawks	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-

AFC Conference	PCT	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 5	Strk
Bills	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Dolphins	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Patriots	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Jets	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Ravens	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Bengals	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Browns	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Steelers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Texans	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Colts	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Jaguars	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Titans	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Broncos	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Chiefs	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Raiders	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Chargers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-

NFC Conference	PCT	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 5	Strk
Cowboys	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Giants	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Eagles	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Commanders	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Bears	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Lions	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Packers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Vikings	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Falcons	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Panthers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Saints	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Buccaneers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Cardinals	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Rams	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
49ers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Seahawks	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-

NFL Team	PCT	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 5	Strk
Cardinals	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Falcons	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Ravens	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Bills	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Panthers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Bears	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Bengals	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Browns	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Cowboys	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Broncos	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Lions	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Packers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Texans	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Colts	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Jaguars	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Chiefs	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Raiders	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Chargers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Rams	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Dolphins	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Vikings	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Patriots	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Saints	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Giants	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Jets	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Eagles	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Steelers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
49ers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Seahawks	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Buccaneers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Titans	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Commanders	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-