The Saints have won their last 2 games, they have also won 5 of their last 7 games on the road.
The Vikings have won their last 4 games, and they have also won 10 of their last 14 games at home.
According to the latest lines, the Saints are 3.0 point favorites. The over/under is set at 40.5. The Saints are 2-6-2 against the spread.
The Saints are guided by Derek Carr who has thrown for 2,121 yards, 10 td passes with 4 picks this year. Chris Olave has 50 receptions for 563 yards and 2 TDs.
The Vikings are led by Josh Dobbs who has replaced the injured Kirk Cousins. Justin Jefferson has 36 receptions for 571 yards and 3 TDs.
The Saints are in first place in the NFC South. The Vikings are in 2nd in the NFC North.
Derek Carr is 0-2 as a starter against the Vikings. Jaren Hall is 1-0 in his last 20 starts.
The Saints enter the game off a win against the Chicago Bears 24-17 while the Vikings arrive after a postive performance against the Atlanta Falcons 31-28.
The Saints have a bye next week, and the Vikings visit the Denver Broncos.
Game Details
• Matchup: New Orleans Saints (NO) at Minnesota Vikings (MIN)
• Date: November 12, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: U.S. Bank Stadium
• TV: FOX
• U.S. Bank Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 45F; 61% humidity; wind: SW 10 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2023 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | MIN | NO | MIN | ||
| Record | 5-4 | 5-4 | 5-5 | 6-4 | |
| Home Record | 2-2 | 1-3 | 2-3 | 1-3 | |
| Away Record | 3-2 | 4-1 | 3-2 | 5-1 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 21.7 | 22.9 | 20.2 | 23.5 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 19.0 | 21.1 | 18.1 | 20.3 | |
| Point Differential | +24 | +16 | +21 | +32 | |
| Yards/Game | 343.8 | 354.8 | 339.8 | 367.5 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 304.3 | 328.0 | 294.2 | 321.1 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 239.9 | 273.4 | 232.0 | 280.2 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 192.0 | 225.4 | 176.0 | 217.0 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 103.9 | 81.3 | 107.8 | 87.3 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 112.3 | 102.6 | 118.2 | 104.1 | |
| First Downs/Game | 19.7 | 20.8 | 19.3 | 21.5 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 17.3 | 19.6 | 17.0 | 18.9 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 37.3 | 41.7 | 36.7 | 42.7 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 34.1 | 45.2 | 36.5 | 43.7 | |
| Turnover Margin | +8 | -5 | +9 | -5 | |
| Total Games | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
New Orleans Saints 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Derek Carr | 207-316 | 2,121 | 10 | 4 | 19 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Alvin Kamara | 95 | 346 | 2 | 17 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Chris Olave | 50 | 563 | 2 | 45 |
Minnesota Vikings 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Kirk Cousins | 216-311 | 2,331 | 18 | 5 | 17 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Alexander Mattison | 122 | 434 | 0 | 19 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Justin Jefferson | 36 | 571 | 3 | 52 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 02-Oct-22 | 9:30AM | Minnesota Vikings d. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS | 28-25 |
| Fri 25-Dec-20 | 4:30PM | NEW ORLEANS SAINTS d. Minnesota Vikings | 52-33 |
| Sun 28-Oct-18 | 8:20PM | New Orleans Saints d. MINNESOTA VIKINGS | 30-20 |
| Mon 11-Sep-17 | 7:10PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. New Orleans Saints | 29-19 |
| Sun 21-Sep-14 | 1:03PM | NEW ORLEANS SAINTS d. Minnesota Vikings | 20-9 |
| Sun 18-Dec-11 | 1:05PM | New Orleans Saints d. MINNESOTA VIKINGS | 42-20 |
| Thu 09-Sep-10 | 8:41PM | NEW ORLEANS SAINTS d. Minnesota Vikings | 14-9 |
| Mon 06-Oct-08 | 8:40PM | Minnesota Vikings d. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS | 30-27 |
| Sun 25-Sep-05 | 1:00PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. New Orleans Saints | 33-16 |
| Sun 17-Oct-04 | 8:36PM | Minnesota Vikings d. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS | 38-31 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| NO | MIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 5-5 | 5-5 |
| Home Record | 3-3 | 2-2 |
| Away Record | 2-2 | 3-3 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Carr | 3408-5274 | 64.6% | 37,343 | 227 | 103 | 283 | 0-1 (1) |
| Jaren Hall | 8-10 | 80% | 101 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 (0) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Derek Carr W-L last 20 games as a starter: 10-10
• Derek Carr last 20 games vs. Minnesota Vikings: 0-2
• Jaren Hall W-L last 20 games as a starter: 1-0
• Jaren Hall last 20 games vs. New Orleans Saints: 0-0
Player Trends
• Derek Carr has 5 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Derek Carr has 4 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
• Chris Olave has 4 straight games with at least 5+ catches
Game Injuries
New Orleans Saints: Adam Prentice (FB) Knee – Questionable; Isaiah Foskey (DE) Quadriceps – Out; Kendre Miller (RB) Ankle – Out
Minnesota Vikings: T.J. Hockenson (TE) Ribs – Questionable; Jaren Hall (QB) Concussion – Out; K.J. Osborn (WR) Concussion – Questionable; Brian Asamoah (LB) Ankle – Questionable
Betting Odds
• Favorite: New Orleans Saints
• Spread: 3.0
• Over/Under: 40.5
Betting Trends
| New Orleans Saints | Minnesota Vikings | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 2-3-0 | 4-1-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 2-6-2 | 5-4-1 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 5-3-2 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 2-7-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Favorite | 4-5-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 4-5-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Underdog | 4-5-1 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 2-8-0 | 3-7-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• New Orleans Saints: +5000
• Minnesota Vikings: +10000
Saints vs. Vikings Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: New Orleans Saints d. Minnesota Vikings 23-19
• GFA Model: New Orleans Saints d. Minnesota Vikings 25-21