Saints seek redemption against Vikings in Week 5 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 7:43 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The New Orleans Saints host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in a Week 5 NFL matchup. New Orleans, coming off a loss, aims to improve its poor record at home, having lost two prior games in the Superdome this season. The Saints and Vikings have a complicated history, with Minnesota holding a 25-13 advantage in their overall series, including playoff encounters. Despite recent struggles, the Saints hope to build momentum against a surprising 4-0 Vikings team.
- •Saints' record at home is 1-3 this season.
- •Minnesota leads the all-time series 25-13.
- •Last meeting in 2023 saw Vikings winning 27-19.
- •Saints have lost 13 of their last 19 home games.
- •Both teams face off in a significant October matchup.
- 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Saints renew a mostly torturous series history against the Vikings
"The Saints must reverse a disturbing home trend in New Orleans and redeem a nightmare history with the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5.
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