Saints fall to the Vikings 23-13

The New Orleans Saints lost to the Minnesota Vikings 23-13 on Sunday, October 11, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

The Vikings led 3-0 after the first quarter, the Saints led 7-6 after halftime, it was tied 13-13 after the third quarter, and the Vikings led 23-13 after the fourth quarter.

With 9:04 left in the first quarter, Will Reichard kicked a 40-yard field goal. Minnesota Vikings led 3-0. With 12:06 left in the third quarter, Kyler Murray threw a 15-yard score to Justin Jefferson, and Will Reichard kicked the extra point. Minnesota Vikings led 13-7. With 7:01 left in the fourth quarter, Will Reichard kicked a 55-yard field goal. Minnesota Vikings led 23-13.

Kyler Murray finished 24 of 30 for 229 yards, with a touchdown. Aaron Jones Sr. rushed 25 times for 113 yards and a touchdown. Justin Jefferson caught 6 passes for 79 yards and a touchdown. Tyler Shough finished 16 of 25 for 96 yards and two interceptions. Kendre Miller rushed 10 times for 30 yards and a touchdown.

Minnesota Vikings were favored by 2.5 points. Vikings covered. The total was 41.5, and the game stayed under.

The Saints are 1-4. In their last 4 games they lost to the Minnesota Vikings 13-23 at home on October 11, lost to the Atlanta Falcons 24-45 at home on October 5, lost to the Las Vegas Raiders 27-35 at home on September 27, and beat the Baltimore Ravens 24-17 in Baltimore on September 20.

The Vikings are 5-0. In their last 4 games they beat the New Orleans Saints 23-13 in New Orleans on October 11, beat the Miami Dolphins 15-10 at home on October 4, beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 in Tampa Bay on September 27, and beat the Chicago Bears 9-3 in Chicago on September 20.

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