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Vikings defeat Saints in Week 5 matchup

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Vikings and defeat Saints in Week 5 matchup

The undefeated Minnesota Vikings (4-0) are set to travel to the Caesars Superdome to face (5-0) defeated the New Orleans Saints (1-3) for their Week 5 matchup. (1-4) with a score of 23-13 at the Caesars Superdome. The game coincides coincided with the induction of legendary quarterback Drew Brees into the Saints Ring of Honor. Both Prior to the matchup, both teams face faced significant injury concerns. For The Vikings dealt with the Vikings, offensive absence of left tackle Christian Darrisaw remains in due to concussion protocol, while protocol and left guard Donovan Jackson has been Jackson, who was ruled out for the season. Wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison were listed as questionable with ankle and hamstring injuries, respectively. To bolster depth, the team has Vikings elevated wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jeshaun Jones from the practice squad. Additionally, tight end Ben Yurosek and center Michael Jurgens have been activated from injured reserve. Star wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are both listed as questionable with ankle and hamstring injuries. Right tackle Brian O’Neill is also listed as questionable. For The Saints entered the Saints, game with several players ruled out, including Kaden Elliss, Anfernee Jennings, and Jeremiah Wright have been ruled out. Wright. Running back Alvin Kamara is was also questionable with a back injury as he nears a career milestone of 5,000 rushing and 5,000 receiving injury. During the game, the Saints' offense struggled, managing only 142 total yards. Other players listed as questionable for New Orleans include Julian Blackmon, Barion Brown, Jaylan Ford, and Lorenzo Styles Jr. However, quarterback Quarterback Tyler Shough recorded 96 passing yards and wide receiver Chris Olave are expected to play following full participation two interceptions. While safety Jonas Sanker provided a highlight by returning a fumble 88 yards for a touchdown in practice. the second quarter, a missed extra point prevented the Saints from taking the lead. Following the loss, Saints head coach Kellen Moore defended Shough, stating, ‘I thought Tyler battled,’ while noting the need for improved offensive line protection and play-calling.

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  1. 2026-10-12 15:41 UTC Vikings defeat Saints in Week 5 matchup
  2. 2026-10-11 15:12 UTC Vikings and Saints Week 5 matchup
  3. 2026-10-11 04:40 UTC Vikings and Saints Week 5 matchup
  4. 2026-10-10 16:16 UTC Vikings and Saints Week 5 matchup
  5. 2026-10-09 20:23 UTC Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints Week 5 matchup

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