Minnesota
Vikings
3-1
0
FINAL
27
New Orleans
Saints
0-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Saints secured a convincing 27-0 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Saints continue to assert their dominance in the league, while the Vikings struggle to find their footing as the season unfolds.
Tyler Shough led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for 135 yards and three touchdown passes, showcasing his efficiency and poise in the pocket. Devaughn Vele was a standout receiver, racking up 77 yards, while Travis Etienne Jr. contributed on the ground with 39 rushing yards, helping keep the Viking defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Saints were relentless, with standout performances from Jonas Sanker, who made three total tackles, and Chase Young, who recorded a sack. The turning point came when Kyler Gordon intercepted two passes, stifling any chance of a Vikings comeback and solidifying the Saints' control over the game. This defensive dominance proved to be the backbone of their shutout victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 7 | 6 | 86% | 135 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 17 | 7 | 41% | 57 | 0 | 4 | 10.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 12 | 39 | 3.3 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 25 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 11 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 49 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

