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Sunday, October 11, 1:00 PM. Caesars Superdome, New Orleans.

Vikings 23, Saints 13

NFL Legion's pick

Pick
Vikings 68% Hit
Against the spread
Vikings −5 Hit
Line: Vikings by 5NFL Legion: Vikings by 5.2
Projected score
Vikings 23, Saints 18
Line total: 41.5 points

Pick computed Sunday, October 11, 12:50 PM.

Who scores?

Vikings

  1. Aaron Jones (RB): 42%, scored
  2. Justin Jefferson (WR): 33%, scored
  3. Jordan Addison (WR): 28%, did not score
  4. T.J. Hockenson (TE): 28%, did not score
  5. Jauan Jennings (WR): 16%, did not score

Saints

  1. Chris Olave (WR): 26%, did not score
  2. Alvin Kamara (RB): 25%, did not score
  3. Juwan Johnson (TE): 18%, did not score
  4. Devaughn Vele (WR): 18%, did not score
  5. Kendre Miller (RB): 14%, scored

Computed after the game with the data available before it; players marked “TD” scored. Track record

Recap

Vikings beat Saints 23-13 with a second-half comeback

The Saints led 7-6 at halftime, scoring 7 points in the second quarter, but the Vikings came back with 7 points in the third quarter and 10 in the fourth. NFL Legion correctly picked the Vikings to win, with a 68% probability, and also hit against the 5.0-point spread.

The keys before kickoff
  • NFL Legion picks the Vikings with a 68% win probability over the Saints, who sit at 32%.
  • With the line at Vikings -5.0, NFL Legion also leans toward the Vikings to cover the spread.
  • The Vikings arrive at 4-0 on a W4 streak, while the Saints are 1-3 and on an L2 streak.
  • NFL Legion projects a 23-18 Vikings score, with an expected margin of 5.2 points.

Injury report

Minnesota Vikings

  • QuestionableBryson NesbitUndisclosed - Questionable for Week 5 at New Orleans
Long-term absences (5)
  • Injured reserveDonovan JacksonI.L. - Knee - Meniscus
  • Injured reserveJamal AdamsI.L. - Quadriceps
  • Injured reserveJosh OliverI.L. - Biceps
  • Injured reserveNick SamacI.L. - Knee
  • Injured reserveTyler BattyI.L. - Knee - ACL

New Orleans Saints

  • QuestionableCesar RuizKnee - Questionable for Week 9 vs. Cleveland
  • QuestionableCJ DonaldsonShoulder - Questionable for Week 9 vs. Cleveland
  • QuestionableJustin ReidConcussion - Questionable for Week 9 vs. Cleveland
  • QuestionableNathan ShepherdIllness - Questionable for Week 9 vs. Cleveland
Long-term absences (9)
  • Injured reserveBryan BreseeI.L. - Knee - ACL
  • Injured reserveDillon RadunzI.L. - Knee - ACL
  • Injured reserveJordyn TysonI.L. - Hamstring
  • Injured reserveKelvin Banks Jr.I.L. - Ankle
  • PUP listMason TiptonLeg - Physically Unable to Perform. Expected Return - Week 9
  • Injured reserveMoliki MatavaoI.L. - Knee
  • PUP listNick SaldiveriKnee - Physically Unable to Perform
  • Injured reserveRejzohn WrightI.L. - Hip
  • Injured reserveTy ChandlerI.L. - Knee

Starting quarterbacks

  • Kyler Murray No injury designation
  • Tyler Shough No injury designation

The two teams

Record
Vikings: 6-0
Saints: 2-5
Home
Vikings: 3-0
Saints: 0-4
Away
Vikings: 3-0
Saints: 2-1
Points per game
Vikings: 20.8
Saints: 23.1
Points allowed per game
Vikings: 12.3
Saints: 27.7
Last 5
Vikings: win, win, win, win and win (oldest to newest)
Saints: loss, loss, loss, win and loss (oldest to newest)
Division rank
Vikings: 1st in the NFC North
Saints: 4th in the NFC South
Rating
Vikings: 1,604
Saints: 1,429