Saints' losing streak extends to three games with home defeat to Vikings

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 21:48 · Archive

New Orleans fell to Minnesota 23-13 at home, extending their losing streak to three games.

The New Orleans Saints lost 23-13 to the Minnesota Vikings at home on Sunday, extending their losing streak to three games. All three losses have occurred at the Caesars Superdome. The Saints' record fell to 1-4.

Minnesota took control in the second half. In the third quarter, a Jayden Price fumble on a kickoff return led to a Kyler Murray pass to Justin Jefferson for a 15-yard touchdown. Aaron Jones then scored an 8-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to extend the Vikings' lead to 20-13.

New Orleans mounted a defensive response when Jonas Sanker recovered a fumble and ran it 87 yards for a touchdown to tie the game at 13-13. However, Saints kicker Daniel Carlson missed the extra point. Quarterback Tyler Shough completed 16 of 25 passes for 96 yards and threw two interceptions. Kendre Miller scored the Saints' only first-half points on a 3-yard touchdown run.

New Orleans travels to play the New York Giants next Sunday.

How it is being reported

• Saints’ losing streak extends to 3 games with a loss at home to the Vikings, 23-13All three losses were in the Caesars SuperdomeKNOE · 11 Oct, 20:52
• Saints’ losing streak extends to 3 games with a loss at home to the Vikings, 23-13All three losses were in the Caesars SuperdomeWAFB · 11 Oct, 20:52

In this story: New Orleans Saints · Minnesota Vikings · Caesars Superdome · New York Giants

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