National Football League

FINAL Sunday, October 11, 2026
Minnesota Vikings 23
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New Orleans Saints 13
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Match Report

Jefferson, Jones and Murray all produce to help the unbeaten Vikings top the slumping Saints 23-13

— Justin Jefferson's resolve to overcome an ankle injury and take the field in his hometown produced a gratifying payoff for himself and the Minnesota Vikings.

Full story at ESPN →

Team Stats

18
1st Downs
9
10
Passing 1st downs
7
8
Rushing 1st downs
2
0
1st downs from penalties
0
9-18
3rd down efficiency
2-10
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-3
68
Total Plays
43
364
Total Yards
142
5.4
Yards per Play
3.3
11
Total Drives
9
211
Passing
87
24/30
Comp/Att
16/25
6.6
Yards per pass
3.3
0
Interceptions thrown
2
2-18
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-9
153
Rushing
55
36
Rushing Attempts
17
4.3
Yards per rush
3.2
2-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-1
4-30
Penalties
6-41
2
Turnovers
3
2
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
2
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
39:37
Possession
20:23

Top Performers

MIN

  • Kyler Murray C/ATT 24/30 · YDS 229 · AVG 7.6
  • Brett Thorson NO 3 · YDS 131 · AVG 43.7
  • Will Reichard FG 3/3 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 55
  • Aaron Jones Sr. CAR 25 · YDS 113 · AVG 4.5

NO

  • Ryan Wright NO 4 · YDS 229 · AVG 57.3
  • Tyler Shough C/ATT 16/25 · YDS 96 · AVG 3.8
  • Barion Brown NO 3 · YDS 68 · AVG 22.7
  • Jayden Price NO 2 · YDS 48 · AVG 24.0

Injuries

New Orleans Saints

  • Cesar Ruiz Out
  • Nathan Shepherd Out
  • Justin Reid Questionable
  • CJ Donaldson Questionable
  • Jordyn Tyson Injured Reserve

Minnesota Vikings

  • Aaron Jones Sr. Questionable
  • Donovan Jackson Injured Reserve
  • Josh Oliver Injured Reserve
  • Nick Samac Injured Reserve
  • Tyler Batty Injured Reserve

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