Vikings at Saints
New Orleans Saints 42, Minnesota Vikings 0 · REGS LG
Final Score
Vikings 0 0 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Saints 42 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPTyler Shough 196 yds passingAlvin Kamara 127 yds rushingBryce Lance 65 yds receivingDanny Stutsman 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 177 · 316Passing yards 125 · 167Rushing yards 52 · 149Completions 0/0 · 8/10Yards per carry 3.6 · 9.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 26d ago
The New Orleans Saints dominated the Minnesota Vikings with a commanding 42-0 victory in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This win solidifies the Saints' position as a formidable contender in the league, showcasing their ability to control the game on both sides of the ball.
Tyler Shough led the Saints’ offensive charge, throwing for 196 yards and three touchdowns, displaying precision and poise throughout the game. Alvin Kamara was a force on the ground, racking up 127 rushing yards and keeping the Vikings' defense on their heels. Bryce Lance contributed significantly in the passing game with 65 receiving yards, helping to stretch the field and create scoring opportunities.
Defensively, the Saints were relentless, forcing the Vikings into a series of mistakes. Danny Stutsman stood out with two interceptions, effectively turning the tide for New Orleans and stifling any chance of a Minnesota comeback. The game shifted in the Saints' favor early on, as their defense consistently pressured the Vikings, allowing the offense to capitalize and build an insurmountable lead.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 8/10 | 80% | 196 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Other | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 12/22 | 55% | 125 | 0 | 4 | 31.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Alvin KamaraHB | 14 | 127 | 9.1 | 41 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| T.J. HockensonTE | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh OliverTE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Bryce LanceWR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 25 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 13 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Alvin KamaraHB | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 13 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Noah FantTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Caleb BanksDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo JacksonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace JrMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||
| Danny StutsmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin MooreCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cobie DurantCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete WernerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jordan HowdenFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian BlackmonSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anfernee JenningsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah StalbirdWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |