Our Vikings vs Saints preview covers the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, total, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch for the NFL Week 5 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings (4-0) and the New Orleans Saints (1-3) on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT), and the game airs on FOX.
Week 5 storyline: The 4-0 Vikings visit the Superdome on a short week for New Orleans, which lost 45-24 to Atlanta on Monday night as boos came down from the stands. Minnesota has won with defense and special teams; ESPN noted its special teams have outscored its offense over the past three weeks. Justin Jefferson (ankle) missed Week 4, and Kevin O’Connell said he was hopeful about a Week 5 return (ESPN, AP).
As of Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, 2:18 AM PT (5:18 AM ET), DraftKings via ESPN lists the Vikings as 1.5-point favorites over the Saints, with the moneyline at Vikings -125 / Saints +105 and the over/under at 42.5. Since the open, the spread is unchanged from the open at MIN -1.5 and the total has moved from 44.5 to 42.5. Below are the full Vikings vs Saints odds, both team previews, the latest Week 5 injury news and TV details.
Vikings vs Saints Odds & Preview Info
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints |
| Records | Vikings 4-0 (2-0 road) · Saints 1-3 (0-2 home) |
| Spread | Vikings -1.5 (-110) · Saints +1.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | Vikings -125 · Saints +105 |
| Total | 42.5 (Over -105 / Under -115) |
| Venue | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA |
| Date/Time | Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) |
| TV | FOX |
| Head Coaches | Vikings: Kevin O’Connell · Saints: Kellen Moore |
| Starting QBs | Vikings: Kyler Murray · Saints: Tyler Shough |
Odds: DraftKings via ESPN as of Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, 2:18 AM PT (5:18 AM ET). Opening line: MIN -1.5, total 44.5, moneyline Vikings -120 / Saints +100. Line movement: the spread is unchanged from the open at MIN -1.5, the total has moved from 44.5 to 42.5, and the moneyline has gone from Vikings -120 / Saints +100 at the open to Vikings -125 / Saints +105. Spread and total prices are shown in parentheses. Lines can move before kickoff.
Minnesota Vikings Preview
2026 results through Week 4: Week 1: vs Packers, W 39-22 · Week 2: at Bears, W 9-3 · Week 3: at Buccaneers, W 23-16 · Week 4: vs Dolphins, W 15-10. Points: 86 scored, 51 allowed.
Season so far: Minnesota closed Week 1 with 29 straight points in a 39-22 win over Green Bay after Carson Wentz replaced an injured Kyler Murray, won 9-3 at Chicago in the rain, beat Tampa Bay 23-16 and held off Miami 15-10 behind Will Reichard’s field goals (AP).
Quarterback and key players: Murray is 45 of 71 for 433 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions (ESPN); he went 27 of 37 for 247 yards last week. Aaron Jones Sr. has 297 rushing yards, T.J. Hockenson has 22 catches for 195 yards after a 13-catch game, and Dallas Turner leads the team with 5.5 sacks in Brian Flores’ defense. LB Blake Cashman has 33 tackles.
This week: LG Donovan Jackson is headed for what is likely season-ending meniscus surgery, and LT Christian Darrisaw is in the concussion protocol. P Brett Thorson and CB Charles Demmings (both hamstring) are listed out. Minnesota traded J.J. McCarthy to the Giants on Sept. 28, leaving Wentz and Max Brosmer behind Murray (ESPN, Pioneer Press).
New Orleans Saints Preview
2026 results through Week 4: Week 1: at Lions, L 30-31 · Week 2: at Ravens, W 24-17 · Week 3: vs Raiders, L 27-35 · Week 4: vs Falcons, L 24-45. Points: 105 scored, 128 allowed.
Season so far: New Orleans lost 31-30 in overtime at Detroit when Kellen Moore went for two and the win, beat Baltimore 24-17 on the road, then lost 35-27 to Las Vegas and 45-24 to Atlanta at home. The Saints are 0-2 at the Superdome this season (AP, ESPN).
Quarterback and key players: Tyler Shough has completed 121 of 180 passes for 1,203 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions (ESPN); he was 30 of 48 for 286 yards on Monday. Chris Olave has 35 catches for 491 yards, Chase Young has 3.5 sacks and S Jonas Sanker leads with 26 tackles. RB Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) went on injured reserve last week.
This week: The Saints played Monday night, so they have one fewer day to prepare than Minnesota. LB Kaden Elliss (calf), edge rushers Carl Granderson (ankle) and Anfernee Jennings (knee) and TE Noah Fant (abdomen) were inactive against Atlanta, and DT Davon Godchaux left with a groin injury. Rookie WR Jordyn Tyson is on IR and is not slated to return before Week 7 (ESPN).
Vikings vs Saints Key Injuries
Source: ESPN’s injury tracker as of Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, 2:18 AM PT (5:18 AM ET), with team-site, ESPN and NFL Network reporting for context. These are tracker statuses after Week 4, not official game designations: official Week 5 reports for this game run Wednesday through Friday, with game designations on Friday, Oct. 9. Some players listed questionable left Week 4 games and have not been updated yet.
Minnesota Vikings — Out: G Donovan Jackson (knee – meniscus surgery); P Brett Thorson (hamstring); WR Justin Jefferson (ankle sprain); CB Charles Demmings (hamstring) · Doubtful: none · Questionable: OT Christian Darrisaw (concussion) · Recent injured reserve moves (ESPN): TE Josh Oliver (biceps surgery).
New Orleans Saints — Out: TE Noah Fant (abdomen); LB Kaden Elliss (calf); DE Carl Granderson (ankle); LB Anfernee Jennings (knee) · Doubtful: none · Questionable: DT Davon Godchaux (groin) · Recent injured reserve moves (ESPN): WR Jordyn Tyson (hamstring strain); RB Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring strain).
Context: Jefferson remains listed out on ESPN’s tracker after missing Week 4 with a sprained left ankle; O’Connell said on Oct. 2 that he was hopeful Jefferson could return for this game. The Saints’ players listed out include Monday-night inactives; the official Week 5 report will update them.
Vikings vs Saints Key Matchup Notes
- Short week for New Orleans: The Saints played Monday night and host a Minnesota team that played Sunday afternoon.
- Minnesota’s defense vs Shough: The Vikings have allowed 51 points in four games, and Turner has 5.5 sacks. Shough threw 48 passes against Atlanta.
- Olave vs a thin secondary: Olave averages about 123 receiving yards per game, and Minnesota is without Demmings.
- Vikings offense: Minnesota has scored 86 points, and its offense did not score a touchdown in the 15-10 win over Miami.
- Market snapshot: DraftKings opened MIN -1.5 with a 44.5 total and now shows MIN -1.5 and 42.5 (DraftKings via ESPN, as of 2:18 AM PT Tuesday).
Kickoff, Venue & How to Watch Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints
- Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)
- Venue: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
- TV / Streaming: FOX (regional broadcast; check local listings). Streaming: Fox One and the FOX Sports app (local FOX feed), NFL+ on phones and tablets, and NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube / YouTube TV for out-of-market viewers
Where to watch: the Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints game airs on FOX at 1:00 PM ET. Final inactives are released about 90 minutes before kickoff.
This preview is for informational purposes only. It reports odds, injury designations and broadcast details from DraftKings via ESPN, NFL.com, team sites, ESPN and AP, and it is not gambling advice. Odds, injury statuses and inactives can change before kickoff, so confirm with official sources. If you gamble, do so legally and responsibly; help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER. Information current as of Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, 2:18 AM PT (5:18 AM ET) for the Vikings vs Saints game on October 11, 2026.