Vikings at Saints
Minnesota Vikings 35, New Orleans Saints 29 · War Room
Final Score
Vikings 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Saints 29 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPJosh Allen 316 yds passingBreece Hall 135 yds rushingNoah Fant 162 yds receivingCole Bishop 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 373 · 322Passing yards 213 · 291Rushing yards 160 · 31Completions 18/23 · 14/27Yards per carry 7.0 · 3.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a thrilling Week 5 showdown, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 35-29. The stakes were high as both teams looked to solidify their positions in the playoff race, making this matchup a must-watch affair.
Josh Allen shone brightly for the Saints, throwing for 316 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his explosive playmaking ability. However, it was Breece Hall of the Vikings who stole the show on the ground, racking up 135 rushing yards and proving vital in maintaining Minnesota's momentum. Noah Fant also made a significant impact for New Orleans, leading all receivers with an impressive 162 yards.
Defensively, the Vikings made crucial plays that ultimately swung the game in their favor. Cole Bishop was a standout with two interceptions, providing key stops that thwarted the Saints' scoring opportunities. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Bishop's second interception halted a promising New Orleans drive, allowing the Vikings to run down the clock and secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 18/23 | 78% | 213 | 3 | 3 | 105.2 |
| Saints | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 14/27 | 52% | 316 | 3 | 3 | 91.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 20 | 135 | 6.8 | 42 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 6 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Noah FantTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Chris OlaveWR | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 46 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 46 | 1 | 42 | 1 |
| Breece HallHB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 40 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Juwan JohnsonTE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 21 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Marquise BrownWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Noah FantTE | 5 | 162 | 32.4 | 56 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 2 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 24 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Brandon AiyukWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Cole BishopFS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin WallaceMIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello HeightLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo PondsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam LewisFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody BartonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h ThomasCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon BullardSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Saints | |||||
| Nate WigginsCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis CineSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq WoolenCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon ThibodeauxLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay WardSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan PhillipsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Saints | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |