Minnesota Vikings
1st Half: 6–7
New Orleans Saints
Caesars Superdome, New Orleans
Game Ended
Match Facts
- League
- National Football League
- Week
- Week 5
- Date
- 10/11/2026
- Venue
- Caesars Superdome
The Vikings left New Orleans with a 23-13 win on Sunday. Minnesota moved to 5-0, the only unbeaten team in the NFC. The Saints dropped to 1-4 at the Caesars Superdome.
Minnesota’s defense held New Orleans to 13 points in a 23-13 road win that kept the Vikings perfect at 5-0.
Head-to-Head
| Date | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2026 | Minnesota Vikings 23 @ 13 New Orleans Saints | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans |
Key Stats Comparison
Record (2026/27)
Minnesota Vikings 5-0 – New Orleans Saints 1-4
Points Scored (2026/27)
Points Allowed (2026/27)
Rushing Yards / Game
Passing Yards / Game
Turnovers / Game
Game recap
The Vikings won 23-13 at the Caesars Superdome in Week 5. Minnesota took control and never let the Saints back into it. New Orleans could not crack 13 points at home and fell to 1-4.
Season form
Minnesota sits at 5-0, the only unbeaten team in the NFC. Last five: W-W-W-W-W. New Orleans is 1-4 after three straight losses, last five: L-L-L-W-L, with the lone win coming 24-17 against Baltimore in Week 3.
Offense vs defense
Minnesota’s defense is the engine. They have allowed 64 points all season, gathered 17 sacks and six interceptions, and hold opposing quarterbacks to a 53.2% completion rate. New Orleans has allowed 151 points and managed one interception. The Saints’ offense has thrown for 1,201 yards but turned it over 11 times.
Head-to-head
The only meeting between these two came in this game. Minnesota took it 23-13 at the Superdome. The win kept the Vikings perfect and left the Saints searching.
Who won the game?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints 23-13 in New Orleans.
What is Minnesota’s record?
The Vikings are 5-0, the best record in the NFC.
What is New Orleans’ record?
The Saints are 1-4 after the loss.
Where was the game played?
The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
How have the Vikings been playing lately?
Last five: W-W-W-W-W. Five straight wins to open the season.
Next Match
New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings
Regular Season NFL match-ups by week 272 games ▾
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▼ Week 3 16 games
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▼ Week 4 16 games
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