Minnesota
Vikings
5-7
7
FINAL
34
New Orleans
Saints
7-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 14 matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the Minnesota Vikings with a commanding 34-7 victory. This win solidifies the Saints' playoff positioning as they continue to assert their dominance in the NFC South. The Vikings, on the other hand, will need to regroup quickly as they face a crucial stretch to keep their postseason hopes alive.
Tyler Shough delivered an impressive performance for New Orleans, throwing for 269 yards and three touchdowns, effectively leading the Saints' offensive charge. Jordyn Tyson was his go-to target, racking up 103 receiving yards and proving to be a consistent threat throughout the game. On the ground, Jordan Mason of the Vikings managed to gain 59 rushing yards, but it was clear that the Saints' defense kept him in check.
Defensively, the Saints made their mark with a standout performance from Riley Moss, who recorded two interceptions, turning the tide in New Orleans' favor. Cody Barton added to the pressure with a sack, further complicating matters for the Vikings' offense. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Moss's first interception led to a quick touchdown, shifting momentum firmly towards the Saints and sealing the Vikings' fate.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 38 | 28 | 74% | 269 | 3 | 0 | 119.2 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 25 | 11 | 44% | 146 | 1 | 2 | 43.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Mason | HB | 15 | 59 | 3.9 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 21 | 56 | 2.7 | 23 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Devin Neal | HB | 11 | 44 | 4.0 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 6 | 103 | 17.2 | 46 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 84 | 42.0 | 64 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 7 | 68 | 9.7 | 28 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 6 | 51 | 8.5 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Devin Neal | HB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh Whyle | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Damarious Maynard | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Moss | CB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zemaiah Vaughn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elias Portillo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Drake Rodriguez | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 3 | 4 | 51 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

