Game Notes: New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings | 2026 NFL Week 5

Chris Olave recorded his 327th career catch, moving into second place for the most receptions by a Saint through his first 60 contests

Oct 11, 2026 at 06:30 PM

MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
SUNDAY, OCT. 11, 2026 ● CAESARS SUPERDOME
SAINTS POSTGAME NOTES

The Saints fell to the Minnesota Vikings, 23-13, at the Caesars Superdome on Sunday, dropping to 1-4 on the season and suffering their third consecutive home loss.
The Saints return to action Sunday, Oct. 18, on the road against the New York Giants, with a 12:00 p.m. CT kickoff at MetLife Stadium. The game will be regionally televised on FOX (WVUE FOX 8 locally).
QB Tyler Shough completed 16-of-25 passes for 96 yards with 0 TDs and 2 INTs.
WR Chris Olave caught four passes for 46 yards in his 60th career game. With his first reception, Olave recorded his 327th career catch, moving into second place for the most receptions by a Saint through his first 60 contests. He surpassed RB Alvin Kamara, who recorded 326 receptions from 2017-20, and trails only WR Michael Thomas, who had 444 grabs from 2016-19.
RB Kendre Miller rushed 10 times for 30 yards and a touchdown. His two-yard rushing score in the second quarter capped a 15-play, 66-yard drive that included two fourth-down conversions and gave New Orleans a 7-3 lead.