Saints fall to the Vikings in third home loss in a row
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The New Orleans Saints fall to 1-4 after getting pushed around by the Minnesota Vikings, losing by a final score of 23-13. It was another Sunday with Drew Brees in the building, as the legendary quarterback was honored at halftime with his name being added to the Ring of Honor inside the Superdome.
Saints Scoring
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Kendre Miller – 2-Yard Rushing Touchdown
The Saints would not get their first score of the game until 8:23 in the second quarter, when Kendre Miller ran up the middle for a 2-yard touchdown. The Saints would take a 7-3 lead over the Vikings and go into halftime with a one-point advantage, 7-6.
Jonas Sanker – 87-Yard Fumble Recovery for a Touchdown
The Saints’ final score of the game would come from the defense. Jonas Sanker picked up a fumble forced by Martin Emerson Jr. and returned it 87 yards for a touchdown. Daniel Carlson would miss the extra point, leaving the game tied at 13-13.
Team Stats
- Passing Offense: 16/25, 87 yards, 0 TDs, 2 INTs, 1 sack
- Rushing Offense: 17 attempts, 55 yards, 3.2 yards per carry, 1 TD
- Passing Defense: 24/30, 229 yards, 1 TD, 2 sacks
- Rushing Defense: 36 attempts, 153 yards allowed, 1 TD
- Turnovers: 3 (1 fumble, 2 INTs)
- Penalties: 6 for 41 yards
- Third-Down Efficiency: 2/10
- Fourth-Down Efficiency: 2/3
Player Stats
- QB Tyler Shough: 16/25, 96 yards, 0 TDs, 2 INTs
- RB Kendre Miller: 10 attempts, 30 yards, 1 TD
- WR Chris Olave: 4 receptions, 46 yards, long of 16 yards
- EDGE Carl Granderson: 5 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 2 TFLs
- STAR Jonas Sanker: 7 tackles, 1 fumble recovery, 1 TD
- S Justin Reid: 10 tackles
Next: vs. New York Giants
After suffering their third consecutive loss, the Saints will travel to New York to face former Saints quarterback Jameis Winston.