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A look back at the history between the Saints and Vikings

In Week 5, the New Orleans Saints will host the undefeated Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Caesars Superdome. These two teams first faced one another way back on Oct. 13, 1968, when New Orleans defeated Minnesota 20-17…

By Tina Howell · Canal Street Chronicles

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 7:00 PM

Key Things to Know

The New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings will meet for the 38th time in franchise history.
The teams first played in October 1968 and have contested five playoff matchups.
The Saints enter the game with a 1-3 record, while the Vikings remain undefeated at 4-0.

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The New Orleans Saints will host the undefeated Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, October 11, at Caesars Superdome for their 38th all-time meeting. The rivalry dates back to October 13, 1968, when the Saints defeated Minnesota 20-17. Over the years, the teams have met five times in the playoffs, featuring iconic moments like the Saints' 2009 NFC Championship victory and the Vikings' 2017 "Minneapolis Miracle."

New Orleans enters the Week 5 matchup at 1-3 following a loss to the Atlanta Falcons, while Minnesota holds a 4-0 record. The game will also feature former quarterback Drew Brees being inducted into the Saints' Ring of Honor and calling the game as FOX's color analyst.

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