National Football League
Minnesota Vikings
34
New Orleans Saints
25
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 7 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 34 |
| NO | 3 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 25 |
Kirk Cousins was flawless in his lone series in Minnesota's new offensive scheme, backup Sean Mannion delivered a scoring pass under a heavy rush, and the Vikings defeated New Orleans 34-25 in the preseason opener for both clubs on Friday night.
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/9/26 | vs Buffalo Bills | L 6-23 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Detroit Lions | L 15-19 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Indianapolis Colts | W 16-10 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ New Orleans Saints | W 23-13 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Miami Dolphins | W 15-10 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Mike Boone 64 Yd Run (Dan Bailey Kick)
Lil'Jordan Humphrey 33 Yd pass from Taysom Hill (Wil Lutz Kick)
Wil Lutz 42 Yd Field Goal
Khari Blasingame 2 Yd pass from Kyle Sloter
Wil Lutz 26 Yd Field Goal
Nate Meadors 30 Yd Interception Return (Dan Bailey Kick)
Dan Arnold 18 Yd pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Olabisi Johnson 18 Yd pass from Sean Mannion (Dan Bailey Kick)
Wil Lutz 52 Yd Field Goal
Wil Lutz 27 Yd Field Goal
Alexander Mattison 1 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey Kick)
8 plays, 24 yards, 5:09 · End of Game
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:00 · Punt
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:35 · Touchdown
Mike Boone 64 Yd Run (Dan Bailey Kick)
5 plays, 83 yards, 2:12 · Touchdown
Lil'Jordan Humphrey 33 Yd pass from Taysom Hill (Wil Lutz Kick)
5 plays, 20 yards, 3:59 · Punt
9 plays, 25 yards, 3:59 · Field Goal
Wil Lutz 42 Yd Field Goal
6 plays, 72 yards, 2:44 · Touchdown
Khari Blasingame 2 Yd pass from Kyle Sloter
11 plays, 68 yards, 5:35 · Field Goal
Wil Lutz 26 Yd Field Goal
5 plays, -1 yard, 2:47 · Interception Touchdown
Nate Meadors 30 Yd Interception Return (Dan Bailey Kick)
6 plays, 35 yards, 0:44 · End of Half
6 plays, 79 yards, 1:02 · Touchdown
Dan Arnold 18 Yd pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
7 plays, 48 yards, 2:48 · Fumble
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:33 · Punt
7 plays, 76 yards, 3:51 · Touchdown
Olabisi Johnson 18 Yd pass from Sean Mannion (Dan Bailey Kick)
12 plays, 59 yards, 5:53 · Field Goal
Wil Lutz 52 Yd Field Goal
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:35 · Punt
14 plays, 55 yards, 8:12 · Field Goal
Wil Lutz 27 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 76 yards, 4:22 · Touchdown
Alexander Mattison 1 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey Kick)
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