New Orleans
Saints
4-8
31
FINAL
10
Minnesota
Vikings
1-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive clash in Week 14 of the 2028 season, the New Orleans Saints topped the Minnesota Vikings with a commanding 31-10 victory. With playoff implications on the line, the Saints showcased their dominance, solidifying their position in the postseason race.
Saints quarterback Tyler Shough put on a stellar performance, throwing for 292 yards and leading the team with precision. Meanwhile, Makai Lemon was a standout receiver, racking up 106 yards and proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. The Vikings struggled to keep pace, as J.J. McCarthy managed just one touchdown pass against a formidable Saints defense.
Defensively, the Saints made key plays that shifted the momentum, highlighted by Talanoa Hufanga’s interception, which thwarted a potential Vikings scoring drive. The game turned decisively in the Saints' favor during the second quarter when they scored two quick touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach. The Vikings' defense, led by Greg Newsome II’s eight tackles and Amaris Williams’ sack, struggled to contain the explosive Saints offense, ultimately contributing to their defeat.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 33 | 22 | 67% | 292 | 1 | 0 | 104.6 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 32 | 18 | 56% | 137 | 1 | 1 | 64.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 14 | 80 | 5.7 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 20 | 68 | 3.4 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gideon Davidson | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makai Lemon | WR | 2 | 106 | 53.0 | 76 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Lawson Luckie | TE | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talanoa Hufanga | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amaris Williams | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Rhodes Jr | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe Thomas | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahiem Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Richter | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santana Hopper | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Flowers | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Selman Bridges | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maverick Baranowski | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 49 |

