Minnesota
Vikings
0-5
17
FINAL
41
New Orleans
Saints
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New Orleans Saints defeated the Minnesota Vikings 41-17 in Week 6 of the 2027 season. This victory not only boosts the Saints' playoff aspirations but also highlights their offensive prowess as they continue to establish themselves as a formidable force in the league.
Tyler Shough was the standout performer for New Orleans, throwing for 288 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Ashton House contributed significantly on the ground with 96 rushing yards, while Chris Olave was a reliable target, racking up 127 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent trio that consistently moved the chains and found the end zone.
Defensively, the Saints were equally impressive, with Martin Emerson Jr. leading the team with eight total tackles, ensuring that the Vikings struggled to find any rhythm. Germaine Pratt added to the pressure with a sack, contributing to a relentless defensive effort that kept Minnesota’s offense in check. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Saints scored two quick touchdowns, putting them ahead comfortably and setting the tone for the rest of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 33 | 22 | 67% | 288 | 3 | 0 | 124.3 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 39 | 24 | 62% | 209 | 1 | 0 | 84.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton House | HB | 15 | 96 | 6.4 | 42 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 14 | 92 | 6.6 | 48 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Tiquan Payne | HB | 10 | 31 | 3.1 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dylan Laube | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Josh Williams | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 6 | 127 | 21.2 | 56 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 10 | 111 | 11.1 | 27 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 10 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Rashaun Ferguson | WR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ashton House | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Tiquan Payne | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden Elliss | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquise Rivers | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Humphrey | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khristian Boyd | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vernon Broughton | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Murdock | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Paul Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 43 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50 |

