Kyler Murray helps Vikings to 5-0 start with solid performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 4:56 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings improved to 5-0 after a 23-13 victory over the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on Sunday. Kyler Murray had a notable game, completing 24 of 30 passes for 229 yards and one touchdown. He became the first quarterback in Vikings history to throw for over 200 yards with an 80% completion rate while also rushing for over 50 yards. Justin Jefferson marked his return by contributing six receptions for 79 yards and a touchdown. The Vikings will take a bye week before facing the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7.
- •Vikings defeat Saints 23-13 in New Orleans.
- •Kyler Murray records 229 passing yards and one touchdown.
- •Murray achieves first-ever 200+ yards with 80% completion for Vikings.
- •Justin Jefferson returns with six catches for 79 yards and one touchdown.
- •Vikings next play the Colts after a bye week.
- 4:56 AMYahoo Sports — Kyler Murray becomes first QB in Vikings history to pull off eye-popping feat
"The Minnesota Vikings remained unbeaten in five games after beating the New Orleans Saints, 23-13 , at Caesars Superdome on Sunday, with Kyler Murray and Justin Jefferson leading the charge. Murray went 24-of-30 for 229 yards and one touchdown, while Jefferson had six receptions for 79 yards and one touchdown in his return from a one-game absence […] The post Kyler Murray becomes first QB in Vikings history to pull off eye-popping feat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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