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.
**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.
* 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
* 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.