Minnesota
Vikings
3-1
35
FINAL
28
New Orleans
Saints
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 2d ago
The Minnesota Vikings triumphed over the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 35-28, securing their victory in a pivotal Week 5 matchup of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for playoff positioning, this game proved crucial in the competitive landscape of the league. Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy had a standout performance, throwing for an impressive 364 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. On the ground, Demond Claiborne contributed with 45 rushing yards, but it was McCarthy's aerial assault that truly set the tone for Minnesota's offensive strategy. Meanwhile, Oscar Delp of the Saints had a significant impact as well, racking up 155 receiving yards to keep New Orleans in the fight. Defensively, Byron Murphy Jr. led the Vikings with five total tackles, helping to contain the Saints' offensive efforts. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Kool-Aid McKinstry intercepted a pass, giving New Orleans a chance to tie the game. However, Minnesota's defense held firm in the closing moments, ultimately preserving their hard-fought victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPYDSTDINTRTG
J.J. McCarthyQB251936453117.4
Tyler ShoughQB36192931089.2
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCTDLNGFUM
Demond ClaiborneHB9455.00170
Travis Etienne JrHB9364.0280
J.J. McCarthyQB166.0060
T.J. HockensonTE000.0000
Tyler ShoughQB100.0000
Chris OlaveWR000.0000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRTDLNGDROP
Oscar DelpTE715522.10370
Justin JeffersonWR915317.02340
Tyreek HillWR39531.71770
Demond ClaiborneHB36220.70370
Travis Etienne JrHB45814.51320
T.J. HockensonTE45413.52250
Mason TiptonWR22914.50170
Chris OlaveWR3279.00160
Jordyn TysonWR3248.00150
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Daniel CarlsonK23254
Will ReichardK0050