MN Vikings Defense Remains Unrelenting

Through the first four games of the season the Minnesota Vikings find themselves sitting a perfect 5-0. It hasn’t been…

By Ted Schwerzler · Purple PSD

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 10:45 AM

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Brian Flores' Minnesota Vikings defense led the team to a 5-0 record by limiting the Saints to 13 points.
The Vikings entered the matchup leading the league with 16.0 sacks and allowing an NFL-low 12.8 points per game.
Saints quarterback Tyler Shough was held to 96 passing yards, two interceptions, and a sack.

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The Minnesota Vikings moved to 5-0 on the season following a victory over the New Orleans Saints, propelled by coordinator Brian Flores' dominant defensive unit. Despite offensive injuries sidelining Christian Darrisaw, Donovan Jackson, Jordan Mason, and Jordan Addison, the Vikings relied on their defense to limit the Saints to only 13 points in New Orleans.

Minnesota's defense pressured Saints quarterback Tyler Shough throughout the game, holding him to 96 passing yards while intercepting him twice. Andrew Van Ginkel recorded a sack, rookie Jake Golday forced a fumble, and the unit tallied six tackles for loss to secure the win.

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