New Orleans
Saints
2-1
14
FINAL
19
Minnesota
Vikings
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints 19-14 in Week 4 of the 2029 season. Both teams were battling for supremacy in the NFC, making this victory crucial for the Vikings as they look to solidify their playoff aspirations early in the season.
Dante Moore was instrumental for Minnesota, throwing for two touchdowns and leading his team to a crucial victory. De'Von Achane also contributed significantly on the ground, rushing for 87 yards, which helped the Vikings maintain control of the clock. For the Saints, Tyler Shough managed to put up 121 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win, with Chris Olave leading the receiving corps with 70 yards.
Defensively, the Saints kept things interesting, with SirVocea Dennis standing out with a sack and an interception, showcasing his playmaking ability. However, the turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Minnesota's defense held firm, preventing a potential game-tying drive by New Orleans. The Vikings' ability to stifle the Saints in crucial moments ultimately secured their victory, proving vital as they look forward to the rest of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 121 | 1 | 3 | 52.9 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 19 | 9 | 47% | 113 | 2 | 1 | 79.4 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 87 | 6.2 | 32 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 12 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 11 | 49 | 4.5 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendre Harrison | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 8 | 70 | 8.8 | 58 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 8 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Kendre Harrison | TE | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 34 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 18 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SirVocea Dennis | WILL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dezz Ricks | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Sanchez | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Filsaime | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Pettijohn | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Peal | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricardo Jones | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ty Redmond | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan O'Connor | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rodney Dunham | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bear Alexander | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Gavin Strange | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

