Who plays
Minnesota @ New Orleans
Current records: Minnesota 2-1; New Orleans 1-2
What there is to know
The Minnesota Vikings take on the New Orleans Saints on the road at 9:30 a.m. ET Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Minnesota should always ride high after a win, while the Saints will look to right the ship.
Last Sunday, it was all tied 14-14 at halftime for the Vikings and Detroit Lions, but Minnesota stepped in in the second half for a 28-24 win. Nobody had a standout game offensively for Minnesota, but they got scores from a handful of players, including WR KJ Osborn, RB Alexander Mattison and RB Dalvin Cook. Minnesota’s victory came on a 28-yard TD pass from QB Kirk Cousins to Osborn with just 0:50 left in the fourth quarter.
Meanwhile, New Orleans fell short against the Carolina Panthers last Sunday, losing 22-14. Like Minnesota, the Saints had no clear offensive strengths, but they got scores from WR Marquez Callaway and RB Mark Ingram. QB Jameis Winston ended up with a passer rating of 131.60.
This next game should be close, with the Vikings having just a 2.5 point favorite. They’ve failed bettors playing the spread in their last two games, so buyers beware.
Minnesota is now 2-1 while New Orleans is mirrored 1-2. Two defensive stats to watch: Minnesota enters the game with just two passing touchdowns allowed, which is best in the league. New Orleans is quite their equal: they also enter the competition with two passing touchdowns allowed.
How to watch
- When: Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET
- Where: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — London,
- TV: NFL Network
- Online broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports app
Odds
The Vikings are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Saints, according to the latest NFL odds.
Over/Under: -110
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Series history
Minnesota has won three of its last five games against New Orleans.
- December 25, 2020 – New Orleans 52 vs. Minnesota 33
- January 05, 2020 – Minnesota 26 vs. New Orleans 20
- October 28, 2018 – New Orleans 30 vs. Minnesota 20
- January 14, 2018 – Minnesota 29 vs. New Orleans 24
- September 11, 2017 – Minnesota 29 vs. New Orleans 19