Sunday, October 11th
Minnesota Vikings @ New Orleans Saints, 1:00 PM ET
This could be a fun game. The 4-0 Minnesota Vikings come to time to face the New Orleans Saints in Week 5. The Vikings are a very interesting team, though, as the offense really hasn't been all that great, as it's the defense that has carried the load thus far.
Both Carson Wentz and Kyler Murray have started full games for the Vikings already, and you just would not think that this team would be 4-0, but it goes to show you how important a good defense is, and with the way the defese is playing, there is reason to believe that stud defensive coordinator, Brian Flores, is well on his way to getting another head coaching job in the next cycle.
Minnesota may also have to consistently win with the defense if Murray and the offense can't get going, but there is reason to believe that the unit can as Murray gets more reps under his belt.
The Saints are a fun team and will continue to be a fun team. Tyler Shough feels like the real deal, and I have maintained that you should remain high on the Saints throughout the season. They do feel a lot different from 2025, and as Shough gets further into the early stages of his NFL career, we could see this team peak at the right time.
But in this one, I believe the battle-tested Vikings are the safer bet, as I think they can get to their identity easier than the Saints can, despite this game being in New Orleans. Minnesota may have to continue winning in low-scoring games, but that's something they appear to be able to do.
Give me the Vikings in a low-scoring, but fun game in Week 5.
Prediction: Vikings win 20-17
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