Vikings Triumph Over Saints 23-13 in Week 5 Showdown

WHO:

neworleanssaints.com - Saints quarterback Tyler Shough was eight of 11 for 37 yards in the first half.

neworleanssaints.com - Running back Kendre Miller had 27 yards on eight carries in the first half.

neworleanssaints.com - Defensive end Carl Granderson had 1.5 sacks of Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray.

neworleanssaints.com - Tight end TJ Hockenson was lost to a concussion on the first possession for the Vikings.

neworleanssaints.com - Saints legend Drew Brees was inducted into the Saints Ring of Honor at halftime, becoming the ninth member of the Ring of Honor.

PFF - Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints

neworleanssaints.com - Saints quarterback Tyler Shough, running back Kendre Miller, receiver Chris Olave, defensive end Carl Granderson, defensive end Chase Young, safety Jonas Sanker

neworleanssaints.com - Saints legend Drew Brees

WHAT:

neworleanssaints.com - The Vikings scored a touchdown on a 15-yard reception by Justin Jefferson after recovering a fumble on the opening kickoff of the second half.

neworleanssaints.com - The Saints' touchdown drive consisted of 15 plays covering 66 yards, capped by a 2-yard run by Kendre Miller.

neworleanssaints.com - The Saints were penalized six times for 41 yards during the game.

neworleanssaints.com - The Vikings defense has not allowed more than 13 points in four consecutive games.

neworleanssaints.com - The Vikings improved to 5-0 and are in first place in the NFC North.

neworleanssaints.com - The Saints' total offensive yards were 142, with 87 net passing yards.

neworleanssaints.com - The Saints' touchdown drive consisted of 15 plays covering 66 yards, capped by a 2-yard run by Kendre Miller.

neworleanssaints.com - The Saints dropped their third consecutive home game, falling to 1-4.

neworleanssaints.com - The Vikings defense limited the Saints to 142 total yards and 2-for-10 on third downs.

PFF - The Minnesota Vikings defeated the New Orleans Saints 23–13.

neworleanssaints.com - The Vikings outgained the Saints 365 total yards to 142.

neworleanssaints.com - The Vikings improved to 5-0, while the Saints fell to 1-4.

neworleanssaints.com - Tyler Shough completed 16 of 25 passes for 96 yards with two interceptions.

neworleanssaints.com - Kendre Miller had 30 yards on 10 carries.

neworleanssaints.com - The Saints were penalized six times for 41 yards.

neworleanssaints.com - The Vikings scored a touchdown on a 15-yard reception by Justin Jefferson.

neworleanssaints.com - Jonas Sanker returned a fumble 87 yards for a touchdown.

neworleanssaints.com - Aaron Jones scored an 8-yard touchdown run to break a 13-13 tie.

WHERE:

PFF - The game took place at Caesars Superdome.

neworleanssaints.com - The Saints will play at the New York Giants.

WHEN:

neworleanssaints.com - The Saints will play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Stade de France on a future date.

neworleanssaints.com - The Saints will play at the New York Giants on Sunday, Oct. 18.

PFF - The game occurred during Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season on October 11, 2026.

neworleanssaints.com - The Saints will play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Stade de France on a future date.

WHY:

neworleanssaints.com - The Saints were trying to end a two-game losing streak.

HOW:

neworleanssaints.com - The Saints' defensive lineman Khristian Boyd forced a fumble that was recovered by Chase Young, leading to a touchdown drive.

neworleanssaints.com - The Saints used 15 plays to cover 66 yards for a touchdown, converting twice on fourth down.

In a recent game, the Saints quarterback Tyler Shough completed eight of eleven passes for 37 yards in the first half, while running back Kendre Miller rushed for 27 yards on eight carries. The Vikings scored a touchdown on a 15-yard reception by Justin Jefferson after recovering a fumble on the opening kickoff of the second half, and the Saints answered back with a 15-play, 66-yard drive capped by a 2-yard run from Miller. Looking ahead, the Saints will face the Pittsburgh Steelers at Stade de France on a future date.