The Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints faced off in a highly anticipated matchup on Sunday, and the Vikings emerged victorious with a 27-19 win. Led by quarterback Kirk Cousins and wide receiver Adam Thielen, the Vikings were able to take advantage of a Saints defense that was missing several key players.
The Vikings started off the game strong, with Cousins connecting with Thielen for a touchdown in the first quarter. The Saints responded with a touchdown of their own, but the Vikings were able to answer back with a field goal to take a 10-7 lead into the second quarter.
In the second quarter, the Vikings were able to extend their lead to 17-7 thanks to a touchdown pass from Cousins to tight end Kyle Rudolph. The Saints were able to cut the lead to 17-13 at halftime, but the Vikings were able to hold on in the second half.
In the third quarter, the Vikings were able to extend their lead to 24-13 thanks to a touchdown pass from Cousins to wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The Saints were able to cut the lead to 24-19 in the fourth quarter, but the Vikings were able to seal the victory with a field goal late in the game.
The Vikings were led by Cousins, who finished the game with 311 passing yards and three touchdowns. Thielen had another strong performance, finishing with seven receptions for 129 yards and a touchdown. The defense also played well, limiting the Saints to just 19 points and forcing two turnovers.
The win was the fifth consecutive victory for the Vikings over the Saints and improved their record to 8-3 on the season. The Vikings will look to continue their winning ways next week when they face off against the Detroit Lions.
