Overview
- The Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints 23-13 to improve to 5-0, with Kyler Murray completing 24 of 30 passes for 229 yards and one touchdown.
- Justin Jefferson returned from a one-game ankle absence and finished with six catches for 79 yards and a touchdown, showing productive timing with Murray on key throws.
- Minnesota posted that Murray became the first quarterback in team history to throw for 200+ yards with an 80% completion rate while rushing for at least 50 yards in the same game.
- Minnesota’s defense and special teams supplied decisive plays, including two interceptions of Saints QB Tyler Shough, a forced fumble on a kickoff return by rookie Jake Golday, and three field goals by Will Reichard with two from 50+ yards.
- The team still manages multiple injuries and limited practice reps early in the season, and it will use the upcoming bye to get healthier and further develop the Murray–Jefferson connection before facing the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7.