Vikings 23, Saints 13. Final
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 23 |
| NO | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring
- Q1 9:04MINWill Reichard 40 Yd Field Goal
- Q2 8:23NOKendre Miller 2 Yd Rush (Daniel Carlson Kick)
- Q2 0:00MINWill Reichard 54 Yd Field Goal
- Q3 12:06MINJustin Jefferson 15 Yd pass from Kyler Murray (Will Reichard Kick)
- Q3 2:34NOJonas Sanker 87 Yd Fumble Return (Daniel Carlson PAT Failed)
- Q4 14:06MINAaron Jones Sr. 8 Yd Rush (Will Reichard Kick)
- Q4 7:01MINWill Reichard 55 Yd Field Goal
Team stats
| Vikings | Stat | Saints |
|---|---|---|
| 364 | Total yards | 142 |
| 211 | Passing yards | 87 |
| 153 | Rushing yards | 55 |
| 18 | First downs | 9 |
| 9-18 | 3rd down | 2-10 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 3 |
| 4-30 | Penalties | 6-41 |
| 39:37 | Possession | 20:23 |
Box score
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | SACKS | QBR | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | 24/30 | 229 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 2-18 | 82.1 | 109.6 |
| Team | 24/30 | 211 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 2-18 | -- | 109.6 |
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jones Sr. | 25 | 113 | 4.5 | 1 | 19 |
| Kyler Murray | 10 | 51 | 5.1 | 0 | 18 |
| Justin Jefferson | 1 | -11 | -11.0 | 0 | -11 |
| Team | 36 | 153 | 4.3 | 1 | 19 |
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG | TGTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 1 | 21 | 7 |
| Gavin Bartholomew | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 0 | 13 | 6 |
| Jeshaun Jones | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Tai Felton | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 23 | 3 |
| Myles Price | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
| DeeJay Dallas | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Ben Yurosek | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Demond Claiborne | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Aaron Jones Sr. | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Jauan Jennings | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Team | 24 | 229 | 9.5 | 1 | 32 | 29 |
| Player | FUM | LOST | REC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jones Sr. | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Myles Price | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeshaun Jones | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Team | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HTS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Cashman | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joshua Metellus | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr. | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Drake Rodriguez | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr. | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chaz Chambliss | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Richter | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeeJay Dallas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 46 | 30 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Murphy Jr. | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Team | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Price | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 29 | 0 |
| Team | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 29 | 0 |
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Price | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 43 | 0 |
| Team | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 43 | 0 |
| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | 3/3 | 100.0 | 55 | 2/2 | 11 |
| Team | 3/3 | 100.0 | 55 | 2/2 | 11 |
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Thorson | 3 | 131 | 43.7 | 1 | 1 | 54 |
| Team | 3 | 131 | 43.7 | 1 | 1 | 54 |
Game details
Date
VenueCaesars Superdome
LocationNew Orleans, LA
Attendance70,006
TVFox
Injuries
MINVikings
- OutMax Brosmer QBCoach's Decision · expected back Nov 9
- OutCoach's Decision · expected back Nov 9
- OutCoach's Decision · expected back Nov 9
- OutCoach's Decision · expected back Nov 9
- OutCoach's Decision · expected back Nov 9
- OutCoach's Decision · expected back Nov 9
- OutJamal Adams LB
- OutTyler Batty LB
- Out
- OutJosh Oliver TE
- Out
- Out
- QuestionableKyler Murray QBHamstring · expected back Nov 9
- QuestionableQuadriceps · expected back Nov 9
NOSaints
- Out
- OutBryan Bresee DT
- OutTy Chandler RB
- Out
- Out
- Out
- Out
- OutMason Tipton WR
- OutJordyn Tyson WRHamstring · expected back Nov 8
- Out
- QuestionableCJ Donaldson RBShoulder · expected back Nov 8
- QuestionableKnee · expected back Nov 8
- QuestionableConcussion · expected back Nov 8
- QuestionableIllness · expected back Nov 8
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