Week 5: Unbeaten Vikings Visit Saints After New Orleans Allowed 45 to Atlanta
The Minnesota Vikings visit the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 11. Minnesota is 4-0 after a 15-10 win over Miami on five Will Reichard field goals; Justin Jefferson missed that game with an ankle sprain and Kevin O'Connell hopes to have him back at practice this week. New Orleans is 1-3 after a 45-24 home loss to Atlanta on Monday night, and Travis Etienne Jr. is on injured reserve.
Jefferson's ankle
Minnesota had seven first downs after he left in Tampa and no touchdowns without him against Miami.
New Orleans' defense
Forty-five points allowed to Atlanta, 35 to Las Vegas.
Brian Flores' unit
Fifty-one points allowed in four games, the fewest in the league.
AI Prediction
Vikings 
Saints Minnesota's defense against a Saints offense that just lost its lead back
The Vikings have not allowed more than 22 points.
New Orleans has allowed 80 points in two games
The Superdome has not helped.
The Vikings' own offense is the limiter
Fifteen points without Jefferson is why the projection is 23.
A High-confidence road lean built on Minnesota's defense. Jefferson's status would change the margin, not the pick.
Saints Leaders
Vikings Leaders
Team Stats
| Vikings | Stat | Saints |
|---|---|---|
| 21.5 | Points Per Game | 26.3 |
| 284.0 | Total Yards | 389.3 |
| 177.3 | Yards Passing | 300.8 |
| 106.8 | Yards Rushing | 88.5 |
| 12.8 | Points Allowed Per Game | 32.0 |
| 314.8 | Yards Allowed | 375.8 |
| 220.3 | Pass Yards Allowed | 228.0 |
| 94.5 | Rush Yards Allowed | 147.8 |
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