Vikings remain unbeaten with 23-13 victory over Saints
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 8:23 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026

The Minnesota Vikings secured a 23-13 victory against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, improving their record to 5-0. Justin Jefferson returned to the lineup with a touchdown catch, and Aaron Jones added a crucial touchdown in the fourth quarter. Kicker Will Reichard converted all three of his field goals, including a 55-yarder that extended Minnesota's lead. The Vikings’ defense limited the Saints to 142 total yards and allowed only one offensive touchdown. The Saints fell to 1-4, struggling with turnovers, including two interceptions thrown by quarterback Tyler Shough. Minnesota will enter their bye week before facing the Indianapolis Colts on October 25.
- •Vikings improve to 5-0 after defeating Saints 23-13.
- •Jefferson catches six passes for 79 yards and a touchdown.
- •Jones rushes for 113 yards and scores a key fourth-quarter touchdown.
- •Kicker Will Reichard makes all three field goals from 40+ yards.
- •Saints drop to 1-4, with Shough intercepted twice.
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Jefferson, Jones and Murray all produce to help the unbeaten Vikings top the slumping Saints 23-13
"NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Justin Jefferson highlighted his return to Minnesota's lineup with a leaping touchdown catch, Aaron Jones made up for an early fumble with a pivotal, fourth-quarter touchdown and the Vikings remained unbeaten with a 23-13 victory over the slumping New Orleans Saints on Sunday.Will Reichard made all three of his field-goal attempts from 40 or more yards for the Vikings (5-0), including a 55-yarder to put Minnesota up 10 in the fourth quarter and all but doom the Saints (1-4) to
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