Vikings at Saints
New Orleans Saints 38, Minnesota Vikings 28 · REGS LG
Final Score
Vikings 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Saints 38 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPTyler Shough 327 yds passingAlvin Kamara 71 yds rushingKyle Williams 136 yds receivingDallas Turner 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 280 · 400Passing yards 222 · 267Rushing yards 58 · 133Completions 15/27 · 17/30Yards per carry 7.7 · 8.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 11d ago
In a thrilling Conference Championship showdown, the New Orleans Saints topped the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 38-28, securing their place in the Super Bowl. The stakes were high as both teams fought for a shot at the championship, but it was the Saints who emerged victorious on their home turf.
Leading the charge for New Orleans was quarterback Tyler Shough, who delivered a standout performance with 327 passing yards and four touchdown throws. Running back Alvin Kamara contributed effectively on the ground with 71 rushing yards, while the receiving corps was bolstered by key plays from the entire unit, ensuring the Saints kept the pressure on the Vikings throughout the game.
Defensively, the Saints made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, particularly with Danny Stutsman’s impressive two interceptions. While the Vikings' Dallas Turner dominated with 4.5 sacks, it was Stutsman’s timely picks that thwarted Minnesota's drives and ultimately became the game’s turning point. The Saints' defense held strong when it mattered most, allowing them to maintain their lead and secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 15/27 | 56% | 239 | 4 | 4 | 85.2 |
Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 17/30 | 57% | 327 | 4 | 1 | 120.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Myles PriceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Saints | |||||||
| Alvin KamaraHB | 11 | 71 | 6.5 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason TiptonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||||||
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 5 | 136 | 27.2 | 50 | 3 | 67 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham JrWR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Saints | |||||||
| Chris OlaveWR | 5 | 133 | 26.6 | 8 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 15 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 9 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Alvin KamaraHB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Mason TiptonWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||||
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 4 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis HunterCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaiah BoldenCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Saints | |||||
| Danny StutsmanMIKE | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cobie DurantCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin MooreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan HowdenFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zemaiah VaughnCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 1/1 | 5 | 38 |
