Jonas Sanker returns fumble 87 yards for TD as Saints tie Vikings 13-13
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
In an NFL matchup on October 11, Jonas Sanker scored after returning a fumble 87 yards for a touchdown, tying the game at 13-13 between the New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings. The pivotal play occurred when Martin Emerson forced a fumble from Kyler Murray's swing pass to Myles Price. Although the Saints capitalized on the turnover, Daniel Carlson missed the extra point attempt, keeping the teams even late in the third quarter. The Saints’ offense has struggled, managing only seven first downs, while their defense has played a crucial role in keeping the game competitive.
- •Jonas Sanker returned a fumble for an 87-yard touchdown.
- •Game tied at 13-13 after the extra point was missed.
- •Saints have only seven first downs in the game.
- •Kyler Murray is facing constant pressure from the Saints' defense.
- •Game is ongoing late in the third quarter.
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Saints tie it up vs. Vikings with 87-yard fumble return TD
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Jonas Sanker returns fumble 87 yards for TD, Saints-Vikings tied 13-13
"Take a bow, Jonas Sanker. The second-year safety tied things up in Sunday's Saints-Vikings game with an 87-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown.
"It looked like the Vikings had taken control of Sunday's matchup with the Saints, but New Orleans just changed the game with a turnover.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 7:14 PMWATCH: Saints tie it up vs. Vikings with 87-yard fumble return TD
Take a bow, Jonas Sanker. The second-year safety tied things up in Sunday's Saints-Vikings game with an 87-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown.
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 7:05 PMJonas Sanker returns fumble 87 yards for TD, Saints-Vikings tied 13-13
It looked like the Vikings had taken control of Sunday's matchup with the Saints, but New Orleans just changed the game with a turnover.
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