- Q1 9:04FGMINWill Reichard 40 Yd Field Goal3–0
- Q2 8:23TDNOKendre Miller 2 Yd Rush (Daniel Carlson Kick)3–7
- Q2 0:00FGMINWill Reichard 54 Yd Field Goal6–7
- Q3 12:06TDMINJustin Jefferson 15 Yd pass from Kyler Murray (Will Reichard Kick)13–7
- Q3 2:34TDNOJonas Sanker 87 Yd Fumble Return (Daniel Carlson PAT Failed)13–13
- Q4 14:06TDMINAaron Jones Sr. 8 Yd Rush (Will Reichard Kick)20–13
- Q4 7:01FGMINWill Reichard 55 Yd Field Goal23–13
Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints — 2026-10-11 Game Analysis
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ESPN game file
Recap
On October 11, 2026, the Minnesota Vikings defeated the New Orleans Saints 23-13 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Justin Jefferson caught six passes for 79 yards and a 15-yard touchdown in his hometown return from an ankle injury, and Aaron Jones ran for 113 yards on 25 carries.
Kyler Murray passed for 229 yards and a score without a turnover and scrambled for 51 yards for the Vikings, who forced three turnovers and held New Orleans to 142 total yards. Will Reichard made field goals from 55, 43, and 40 yards.
Jonas Sanker returned a fumble 87 yards for a New Orleans touchdown that briefly tied the score at 13 in the third quarter, and Kendre Miller scored on a 2-yard run in the second quarter. Byron Murphy Jr. intercepted Tyler Shough twice for Minnesota. The Saints fell to 1-4 with a third straight home loss while the Vikings entered their bye at 5-0.
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Game stats
| Statistic | Minnesota Vikings | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 18 | 9 |
| Total yards | 364 | 142 |
| Net passing yards | 211 | 87 |
| Rushing yards | 153 | 55 |
| Yards per play | 5.4 | 3.3 |
| Third-down conversions | 9-18 | 2-10 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Red-zone conversions | 2-4 | 1-1 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Penalties–yards | 4-30 | 6-41 |
| Time of possession | 39:37 | 20:23 |
Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints — NFL Game Analysis
Minnesota Vikings defeated New Orleans Saints 23–13, a 10-point margin. Minnesota Vikings led in total offense, 364 to 142. Minnesota Vikings led in rushing yards, 153 to 55. Minnesota Vikings committed fewer turnovers, 2 to 3. Minnesota Vikings converted 9 of 18 third downs; New Orleans Saints converted 2 of 10.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Minnesota Vikings
Passing
- #1Kyler Murray
Rushing
- #33Aaron Jones Sr.
- #1Kyler Murray
- #18Justin Jefferson
Receiving
- #18Justin Jefferson
- #86Gavin Bartholomew
- #82Jeshaun Jones
- #13Tai Felton
- #4Myles Price
- #31DeeJay Dallas
- #85Ben Yurosek
- #87T.J. Hockenson
- #21Demond Claiborne
- #33Aaron Jones Sr.
- #14Jauan Jennings
Defense
- #51Blake Cashman
- #44Joshua Metellus
- #7Byron Murphy Jr.
- #26Theo Jackson
- #23James Pierre
- #43Andrew Van Ginkel
- #61Jalen Redmond
- #50Levi Drake Rodriguez
- #2Isaiah Rodgers
- #95Caleb Banks
- #55Eric Wilson
- #0Ivan Pace Jr.
- #32Chaz Chambliss
- #13Tai Felton
- #98Bo Richter
- #41Jake Golday
- #31DeeJay Dallas
- #15Dallas Turner
- #24Jay Ward
- #22Harrison Smith
New Orleans Saints
Passing
- #6Tyler Shough
Rushing
- #5Kendre Miller
- #43CJ Donaldson
- #41Alvin Kamara
Receiving
- #12Chris Olave
- #14Devaughn Vele
- #83Juwan Johnson
- #87Noah Fant
- #43CJ Donaldson
- #18Bryce Lance
- #41Alvin Kamara
Defense
- #21Justin Reid
- #20Pete Werner
- #28Danny Stutsman
- #7Jonas Sanker
- #23Julian Blackmon
- #96Carl Granderson
- #50Colby Wooden
- #29Quincy Riley
- #1Kool-Aid McKinstry
- #94Cameron Jordan
- #98Tyree Wilson
- #97Khristian Boyd
- #44Isaiah Stalbird
- #95John Ridgeway III
- #6Tyler Shough
- #31Jordan Howden
- #12Chris Olave
- #52Christen Miller
- #92Davon Godchaux
- #99Chase Young
- #38Jayden Price
- #22Martin Emerson Jr.
- #36Lorenzo Styles Jr.
- #4Oscar Delp
- #43CJ Donaldson