Vikings face Saints in pivotal NFC matchup on Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 10:38 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings (4-0) visit the New Orleans Saints (1-3) for a crucial NFC showdown on Sunday. The Vikings aim to maintain their undefeated record, although they face a Saints team coming off a heavy loss. Both teams struggle offensively, with the Vikings ranked 31st in yards per game and the Saints' defense allowing the most points. Individual matchups include Vikings’ backup left tackle Ryan Van Demark against Saints’ defensive standout Chase Young, as both teams seek to exploit each other's weaknesses.
- •Vikings favored by 2.5 points at the Superdome.
- •Vikings offense ranks 31st while Saints defense ranks last in points allowed.
- •Vikings lead all-time series 25-13, winning last two meetings.
- •Saints starting running back Travis Etienne is unavailable for this game.
- •Vikings punter Brett Thorson returns from injury.
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings-Saints preview: Key matchups, stats that matter, and an X-factor
"The Vikings have a good chance to get to 5-0, but they'll have to do it against a desperate team.
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