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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 15-yard touchdown, while running back Aaron Jones rushed for 113 yards on 25 carries.
Despite a halftime ceremony honoring retired quarterback Drew Brees with his Hall of Fame ring, the Saints fell to 1-4 after their third straight loss.
The Saints hit the road next week to face the New York Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey, before traveling to France to play the Pittsburgh Steelers.