# Vikings 23, Saints 13: Week 5 recap

> The Minnesota Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints 23-13 on Sun, Oct 11 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA (Week 5, 2026 season). Records after the game: Vikings 6-2, Saints 3-5. J.Jefferson (MIN) led all players with +5.5 EPA on 7 targets.

- Source: https://pigskinnightly.com/games/2026-10-11-min-at-no
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- Updated: 2026-11-11T00:21:01.954Z
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## Questions and answers

### Who won Vikings vs Saints?

The Minnesota Vikings won 23-13. By quarter: MIN 3-3-7-10, NO 0-7-6-0.

### Who was the best player in Vikings vs Saints?

By expected points added: J.Jefferson (MIN, +5.5 EPA on 7 targets), C.Olave (NO, +3.0 EPA on 6 targets) and K.Murray (MIN, +2.9 EPA on 38 dropbacks).

### What was the turning point of Vikings vs Saints?

The biggest swing in win probability (32 points toward the Saints) came in Q3 at 2:34: (Shotgun) K.Murray pass short left to M.Price to NO 12 for 7 yards (M.Emerson; P.Werner). FUMBLES (M.Emerson), RECOVERED by NO-J.Sanker at NO 13. J.Sanker for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. D.Carlson extra point is No Good, Wide Left, Center-C.Adomitis, Holder-R.Wright.

## Scoring summary

| Quarter | Clock | Play | Score |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Q1 | 9:04 | W.Reichard 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-B.Thorson. | MIN 3-0 NO |
| Q2 | 8:23 | (Shotgun) K.Miller up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Adomitis, Holder-R.Wright. | MIN 3-7 NO |
| Q2 | 0:00 | W.Reichard 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-B.Thorson. | MIN 6-7 NO |
| Q3 | 12:06 | (Shotgun) K.Murray pass short left to J.Jefferson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-B.Thorson. | MIN 13-7 NO |
| Q3 | 2:34 | (Shotgun) K.Murray pass short left to M.Price to NO 12 for 7 yards (M.Emerson; P.Werner). FUMBLES (M.Emerson), RECOVERED by NO-J.Sanker at NO 13. J.Sanker for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. D.Carlson extra poin | MIN 13-13 NO |
| Q4 | 14:06 | A.Jones up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-B.Thorson. | MIN 20-13 NO |
| Q4 | 7:01 | W.Reichard 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-B.Thorson. | MIN 23-13 NO |