Vikings at Saints
New Orleans Saints 34, Minnesota Vikings 7 · Jets Rebuild Franchise
Final Score
Vikings 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Saints 34 4 TD · 2 FG · 4 XPTyler Shough 269 yds passingJordan Mason 59 yds rushingJordyn Tyson 103 yds receivingRiley Moss 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 218 · 398Passing yards 146 · 269Rushing yards 72 · 129Completions 11/25 · 28/38Yards per carry 3.8 · 3.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 11/25 | 44% | 146 | 1 | 2 | 43.0 |
Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 28/38 | 74% | 269 | 3 | 0 | 119.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||||||
| Jordan MasonHB | 15 | 59 | 3.9 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 21 | 56 | 2.7 | 23 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Devin NealHB | 11 | 44 | 4.0 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 2 | 84 | 42.0 | 64 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh WhyleTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Saints | |||||||
| Jordyn TysonWR | 6 | 103 | 17.2 | 46 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 7 | 68 | 9.7 | 28 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Juwan JohnsonTE | 6 | 51 | 8.5 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Devin NealHB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Damarious MaynardWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||||
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee WintersWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay WardFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zemaiah VaughnCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Drake RodriguezDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Saints | |||||
| Riley MossCB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody BartonMIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden EllissWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elias PortilloMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anfernee JenningsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan BreseeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
Saints | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 2/3 | 4 | 51 |
