2018 National Football League rankings after Week Seven
| Saints | Vikings | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 5-1 | 4-2-1 |
| Scoring Avg. (NFL Rank) | 34.0 (2) | 25.3 (14) |
| Opp. Scoring Avg. (NFL Rank) | 27.2 (27) | 23.6 (14) |
| Total Off. (NFL Rank) | 409.8 (6) | 380.4 (13) |
| Rushing Off. (NFL Rank) | 108.3 (16) | 87.4 (27) |
| Passing Off. (NFL Rank) | 301.5 (6) | 293.0 (7) |
| Total Def. (NFL Rank) | 366.0 (17) | 345.9 (11) |
| Rushing Def. (NFL Rank) | 72.3 (1) | 89.7 (5) |
| Passing Def. (NFL Rank) | 293.7 (28) | 256.1 (16) |
| Kickoff Return Avg. (NFL Rank) | 21.3 (20) | 25.6 (8) |
| Punt Return Avg. (NFL Rank) | 4.3 (30) | 7.8 (15) |
| Turnover Margin (NFL Rank) | -1 (18t) | +3 (8t) |
| Penalties | 38 | 44 |
| Penalty Yards | 398 | 346 |
| Opp. Penalties | 33 | 45 |
| Opp. Penalty Yards | 326 | 327 |
