The Minnesota Vikings are rolling into Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season still undefeated, pushing their incredible win streak to nine games stretching back to last year. They just snagged a 15-10 win against the Miami Dolphins last Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, despite their offense struggling to hit the end zone.
Vikings’ Defense And The Leg Of Reichard Are Undefeated
Seriously, how are they doing it? The Vikings’ offense couldn’t find the end zone against Miami, but it didn’t even matter. Kicker Will Reichard banged in five field goals, and Brian Flores’ defense absolutely suffocated the Dolphins, holding them under 100 passing yards for the game. That’s just wild. This team is one of only three in the entire league without a loss through the first four weeks, and they’re carrying some serious momentum from last season. It’s a grind, but they are getting it done somehow.
New Orleans Is In A Hole And Digging Deeper
Meanwhile, the New Orleans Saints are heading into this matchup at a rough 1-3. They’re coming off a brutal 45-24 blowout loss to division rivals Atlanta on Monday Night Football in Week 4. Ouch. And it’s not just that game, they’ve dropped their last two home games, too. The Las Vegas Raiders rolled into the Caesars Superdome in Week 3 and handed them a 35-27 defeat. Their only win this season came back in Week 2, a 24-17 road victory over the Baltimore Ravens, which is actually the Ravens’ only loss so far this year. So, yeah, the Saints are desperate to avoid a third straight home loss.
Injuries Piling Up For Minnesota Ahead Of Week 5
The Vikings might be undefeated, but they’re not coming into Week 5 at full strength. Star wide receiver Justin Jefferson’s status is up in the air; he missed the Miami game with an ankle injury from their Week 3 win over Tampa Bay. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw is also questionable, currently in the league’s concussion protocol and getting monitored all week. And it’s even worse for guard Donovan Jackson, who’s definitely out for the season after tearing his meniscus in the first quarter against Miami and is set for surgery. That’s a huge blow to their offensive line.
The Vikings are back in the noon Central Time slot on FOX this Sunday, and this game has some serious implications for both squads. Minnesota wants to keep that incredible streak alive, but the Saints are fighting tooth and nail to turn their season around and avoid another painful home loss. This one’s gonna be a battle, can the Vikings keep finding ways to win, or will the Saints finally break through?
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Originally reported by Daily Norseman.
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