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Week 5 Preview · 2026 SeasonVikings at Saints, Week 5: Preview, Injuries and Odds
Kickoff and TV, where both teams stand, the injury report, key players and the latest line for the Vikings at the Saints.
The Minnesota Vikings (4-0) visit the New Orleans Saints (1-3) at Caesars Superdome on Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. Minnesota comes in off a 15-10 win against the Miami Dolphins in Week 4. Read the Week 4 recap. Here is what the data shows heading into the game.
Kickoff, TV and venue
- Matchup
- Minnesota Vikings (4-0) at New Orleans Saints (1-3)
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Kickoff
- 12:00 p.m. CDT (17:00 UTC)
- Venue
- Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
- TV
- Fox
For streaming and local viewing options, see our where to watch the Vikings guide.
Where the teams stand
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 4-0 | 86 | 51 |
| Chicago | 3-1 | 112 | 65 |
| Detroit | 2-2 | 119 | 127 |
| Green Bay | 2-2 | 73 | 105 |
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 2-2 | 121 | 109 |
| Atlanta | 2-2 | 96 | 92 |
| New Orleans | 1-3 | 105 | 128 |
| Tampa Bay | 1-4 | 100 | 112 |
New Orleans Saints: last five games
- W 27-24 @ DAL (Aug 29, 2026)
- L 31-30 OT @ DET (Sep 13, 2026)
- W 24-17 @ BAL (Sep 20, 2026)
- L 35-27 vs LV (Sep 27, 2026)
- L 45-24 vs ATL (Oct 6, 2026)
Minnesota Vikings: last five games
- L 34-6 @ DEN (Aug 29, 2026)
- W 39-22 vs GB (Sep 13, 2026)
- W 9-3 @ CHI (Sep 20, 2026)
- W 23-16 @ TB (Sep 27, 2026)
- W 15-10 vs MIA (Oct 4, 2026)
ESPN's last-five lists can include preseason and previous-season games. Full tables are on our standings page.
Injury report
Statuses as listed by ESPN on October 11, 2026. They change during the week; our Vikings injury report updates automatically.
New Orleans Saints
| Player | Pos | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Shepherd | DT | Questionable | Illness |
| Vernon Broughton | DT | Questionable | Illness |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | S | Questionable | Calf |
| Jaylan Ford | LB | Questionable | Ankle |
| Christen Miller | DT | Questionable | Illness |
Minnesota Vikings
| Player | Pos | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Yurosek | TE | Questionable | Ankle |
| Michael Jurgens | C | Questionable | Elbow |
| Charles Demmings | CB | Out | Hamstring |
| Brian O'Neill | OT | Questionable | Knee |
| Christian Darrisaw | OT | Out | Concussion |
Key players
Team leaders as listed by ESPN before the game.
New Orleans Saints
- Tyler Shough (Passing Yards): 121/180, 1,203 YDS, 9 TD, 3 INT
- Travis Etienne Jr. (Rushing Yards): 30 CAR, 128 YDS
- Chris Olave (Receiving Yards): 35 REC, 491 YDS, 1 TD
- Chase Young (Sacks): 3.5
- Jonas Sanker (Tackles): 26
Minnesota Vikings
- Kyler Murray (Passing Yards): 45/71, 433 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
- Aaron Jones Sr. (Rushing Yards): 72 CAR, 297 YDS, 1 TD
- T.J. Hockenson (Receiving Yards): 22 REC, 195 YDS, 1 TD
- Dallas Turner (Sacks): 5.5
- Blake Cashman (Tackles): 33
The betting line
As a snapshot taken on October 11, 2026, DraftKings' line shown on ESPN was MIN -2.5, with a total (over/under) of 41.5. The moneyline was Vikings -130 and Saints +110. ESPN's Matchup Predictor gave the Vikings a 55.3% chance to win and the Saints 44.3%.
Lines move during the week, so check a current source before relying on these numbers. This is not betting advice. More context is on our predictions and odds page.
History and more
For the long view of this matchup, visit our Vikings vs. Saints series history.
Written automatically from ESPN game data for this matchup (ESPN event 401872987: standings, last five games, team leaders, injuries and odds, retrieved October 11, 2026) and the site's schedule feed for kickoff, venue and TV. Last updated October 11, 2026.
Data: ESPN public API, refreshed every 5 minutes. Independent fan site, not affiliated with the Minnesota Vikings or the NFL.