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The Minnesota Vikings are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the New Orleans Saints in a Week 5 NFC matchup.
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Minnesota enters Sunday’s game with a 4-0 record after defeating the Miami Dolphins at home in Week 4.
In their victory over the Dolphins, Will Reichard led the way for the Vikings as he made five field goals while Kyler Murray recorded 247 passing yards.
The Vikings will try to grab their fifth consecutive victory to begin the season Sunday as they face off against the Saints in a tough road matchup.
New Orleans enters Sunday’s contest with a 1-3 record after losing at home to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4.
Tyler Shough led the way for the Saints in their loss to the Falcons as he ended the game with 286 passing yards and one passing touchdown while Chris Olave added 116 receiving yards.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday afternoon’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Vikings Injury Report: Will Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison Play?
The Vikings have seven players listed on their injury report, including wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.
Minnesota has listed Jefferson as questionable due to an ankle injury and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.
Final #Vikings Week 5 injury report
OUT: Christian Darrisaw and Chuck Demmings
QUESTIONABLE: Jordan Addison, Justin Jefferson, Michael Jurgens*, Brian O’Neill and Ben Yurosek*
*Currently in 21-day return to practice window pic.twitter.com/TLCCJUfUFF
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 9, 2026
The Vikings have also listed Addison as questionable and he is in danger of missing his first game of the season due to a hamstring injury that he suffered in Week 4.
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If either Jefferson or Addison is sidelined against the Saints, Jauan Jennings and T.J. Hockenson could both be in line for increased roles.
Tight end Ben Yurosek (ankle), tackle Brian O’Neill (knee) and center Michael Jurgens (elbow) have also been listed as questionable.
Tackle Christian Darrisaw has been ruled out due to a concussion while cornerback Charles Demmings is out with a hamstring injury.
Saints Injury Report: Will Alvin Kamara Play?
The Saints have nine players listed on their injury report, including running back Alvin Kamara.
New Orleans has listed Kamara as questionable due to a back injury and he is in danger of missing his second game of the season.
Full Saints-Vikings injury report. pic.twitter.com/uQStHYjxrF
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) October 9, 2026
If Kamara is sidelined, Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson could both be in line for increased roles.
The Saints have also listed cornerback Lorenzo Styles (calf), defensive tackle Christen Miller (illness), linebacker Jaylan Ford (ankle), wide receiver Barion Brown (thigh) and safety Julian Blackmon (shoulder) as questionable.
Guard Jeremiah Wright (concussion) and linebackers Kaden Elliss (calf) and Anfernee Jennings (knee) have been ruled out.
Fans can catch Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Vikings and Saints from Caesars Superdome at 1 p.m. ET on FOX in both teams’ home markets and select other locations across the country. Check local listings for games available in your area.
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This story was originally published October 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM.