Jefferson, Jones and Murray All Produce to Help the Unbeaten Vikings Top the Slumping Saints 23-13
Minnesota limited New Orleans to 142 yards and forced two interceptions as the Saints fell to 1-4 and lost their third straight game.
- On Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, the Minnesota Vikings remained unbeaten with a 23-13 victory over the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome, holding the Saints to 142 total yards.
- Minnesota's defense proved formidable, holding the Saints to 96 passing yards and 55 rushing yards while kicker Will Reichard secured three field goals of 40 or more yards.
- Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson caught six passes for 79 yards, including a pivotal 15-yard touchdown, while running back Aaron Jones added 113 rushing yards on 25 carries.
- Now 1-4, the Saints lost their third straight game despite a halftime ceremony honoring retired quarterback Drew Brees with his Hall of Fame ring.
- Next week, the Saints face the New York Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey, before traveling to France to play the Pittsburgh Steelers; Vikings enter a bye week before hosting Indianapolis on Oct. 25.
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NFC North: Minnesota Vikings remain unbeaten, defeating the slumping New Orleans Saints 23-13
Justin Jefferson highlighted his return to Minnesota’s lineup with a leaping touchdown catch and the Vikings remained unbeaten with a 23-13 victory over the reeling New Orleans Saints.
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<p>NEW ORLEANS — Justin Jefferson highlighted his return to Minnesota's lineup with a leaping touchdown catch, Aaron Jones made up for an early fumble with a pivotal, fourth-quarter touchdown and the Vikings remained unbeaten with a 23-13 victory over the slumping New Orleans Saints on Sunday.</p><p>Will Reichard made all three of his field-goal attempts from 40 or more yards for the Vikings (5-0), including a 55-yarder to put Minnesota up 10 in…
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Jefferson, Jones and Murray all produce to help the unbeaten Vikings top the slumping Saints 23-13
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Vikings remain undefeated, defense dominates Saints
Kyler Murray threw a touchdown pass, Aaron Jones rushed for a touchdown and the visiting Minnesota Vikings remained undefeated by beating the New Orleans Saints 23-13 on Sunday afternoon.Murray passed for 229 yards, Jones rushed for 113 and the Vikings...
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