Minnesota
Vikings
0-3
20
FINAL
24
New Orleans
Saints
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the New Orleans Saints held off the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 24-20, securing a crucial victory in their quest for a strong season. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their playoff aspirations, but it was the Saints who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Tyler Shough led the Saints' offense, throwing for 283 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his playmakers. Jordyn Tyson was a standout target, racking up an impressive 136 receiving yards, making key catches that kept drives alive. Meanwhile, Kyler Murray put together a strong performance for the Vikings, rushing for 104 yards, but his efforts weren't enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the Saints made critical plays that turned the tide in their favor. Chase Young's lone sack and Lorenzo Styles Jr.'s interception were pivotal moments that disrupted the Vikings' momentum and ultimately sealed the game. The Saints' defense stepped up when it mattered most, allowing them to hold on for the narrow victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 41 | 23 | 56% | 283 | 2 | 1 | 83.6 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 33 | 19 | 58% | 202 | 1 | 2 | 60.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 10 | 104 | 10.4 | 67 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 17 | 37 | 2.2 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 15 | 26 | 1.7 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Mason Tipton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 7 | 136 | 19.4 | 81 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 9 | 117 | 13.0 | 64 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| Mason Tipton | WR | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 2 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 22 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pierre | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylan Ford | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 52 |
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 52 |

