The Minnesota Vikings are starting to unlock Kyler Murray, and the path forward isn’t very clear for Kevin O’Connell. While the Minnesota Vikings are currently 5-0, there are still a lot of questions about what the offense will end up being.
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The Vikings put together their most impressive all-around performance of the season on Sunday as they improved to 5-0 with a road win over the Saints. With the way they dominated yardage and time of possession, this would’ve been a Minnesota romp if not for two poorly-timed red zone fumbles that led to both Saints touchdowns.
The Minnesota Vikings are undefeated at 5-0. Brian Flores’ defense deserves plenty of credit for making sure that winning streak stays alive. Minnesota has been downright suffocating, especially when games reach the fourth quarter.
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The Minnesota Vikings improved to 5-0 on the young season with a very solid 23-13 win over the New Orleans Saints on the road on Sunday. Minnesota finally got Kyler Murray and Justin Jefferson on the field together for an entire game, and the new duo did not disappoint.
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The Minnesota Vikings wrapped up their Week 5 game against the New Orleans Saints with their unbeaten record still intact, securing a 23-13 win. Quarterback Kyler Murray played a significant role in the win, which earned praise from head coach Kevin O’Connell.
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After taking baby steps a week earlier in their victory over the Miami Dolphins, the Minnesota Vikings showed significant offensive growth in their 23-13 triumph over the New Orleans Saints.
The Vikings improved on offense — even with a couple brutal fumbles — and delivered their usual dominance on defense and special teams in a 23-13 win over the Saints on Sunday.
The Minnesota Vikings defense was still the star of the show in New Orleans, but for the first time in 2026, the offense was right there with them. Minnesota left the Big Easy with a 23-13 win and now moves to 5-0 ahead of their bye week.
The Minnesota Vikings have started 5-0 on the season, and their impressive 23-13 win over the Saints gives a lot of reason for hope. The Minnesota Vikings are 5-0 after a 23-13 win over the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome, and every phase of the game contributed.
The Vikings took huge strides as an offense on Sunday as they moved to 5-0 with a road win over the Saints. Making the feat more impressive is that they did it without their left tackle (Christian Darrisaw), their left guard (Donovan Jackson), their No.
The 2026 Minnesota Vikings are the 16th team in the last decade to start a season 5-0. Fourteen of the last 15 made the playoffs. The lone team that didn’t was the 2016 Vikings, who started 5-0 entering a Week 6 bye, only to finish 8-8.
The Minnesota Vikings traveled south to battle the Saints in New Orleans on Sunday in what quickly turned into a chaotic matchup. Star receiver Justin Jefferson returned after hurting his ankle in Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Jordan Addison was inactive with a hamstring injury.
The Vikings dumped the Saints 23-13 to improve to 5-0 on Sunday. They remain undefeated and essentially coasted to victory despite shooting themselves in the foot a handful of times.
The Vikings are 5-0. More importantly, their offense might be finally catching up to their incredible defense and special teams. Kyler Murray, Aaron Jones, and Justin Jefferson led a much better offensive performance on Sunday in a 23-13 Minnesota win over the New Orleans Saints.
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