Vikings vs Saints prediction: what pundits picked
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints · Week 5, 2026 · Sun, Oct 11
Who do pundits pick in Vikings vs Saints? Of 4 pundits with a call on record, all 4 take the Vikings. 1 named a score; the median has the Vikings by 3. Every call is graded once the game is final.
Who the room took
4 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callVikings vs Saints score predictions
1 pundit named a score; the median call is Vikings by 3.
- John BreechVikings 19, Saints 16
Vikings at Saints: how they come in
The Vikings are 4-0 and have won 4 straight; the Saints are 1-3 and have lost 2 straight. On win totals, 17 pundits put the Vikings at 9.6 wins on average, and 15 pundits put the Saints at 8.4 wins on average.
Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Record
- 4-0 · won 4 straight · 86 scored, 51 allowed
- Last games
- W 15-10 vs Dolphins Week 4
- W 23-16 at Buccaneers Week 3
- W 9-3 at Bears Week 2
- Unit ranks
- offense 22nd, defense 1st of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 9-8
- Win-total calls
- 17 pundits · average 9.6 · 6 to 12 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 3 Vikings games
- Record
- 1-3 · lost 2 straight · 105 scored, 128 allowed
- Last games
- L 24-45 vs Falcons Week 4
- L 27-35 vs Raiders Week 3
- W 24-17 at Ravens Week 2
- Unit ranks
- offense 13th, defense 31st of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 6-11
- Win-total calls
- 15 pundits · average 8.4 · 2 to 11 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 2 of 4 Saints games
Vikings and Saints players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (40 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Vikings
- Kyler MurrayStarting QB · QB
433 passing yards · 1 TD, 2 INT · 63.4% completions · 3 games · 30th in the NFL in passing yards
“an injured Kyler Murray, who will make his first start this Sunday against the Buccaneers since a Week 1 injury” the article →
“Kyler's back this week.” the article →
- Aaron JonesRB1 · RB
297 rushing yards on 72 carries · 1 TD · 9 catches for 68 · 4 games · 11th in the NFL in rushing yards
Aaron Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“Jordan Mason went on injured reserve with a thumb injury this week, leaving Aaron Jones as the Vikings’ lead back in a Week 2 game against the Bears in Chicago.” the article →
Aaron Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Jordan Mason out (thumb), Jones should be the clear lead back for the Vikings this week.” the article →
- Justin JeffersonWR1 · WR
13 catches for 179 yards · 2 TD · 3 games · 58th in the NFL in receiving yards
Justin Jefferson to fall short of his draft cost (the first round)
“And for all the reasons by Kyler Murray, I'm out on Justin Jefferson in the first round.” the article →
Justin Jefferson to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Wide receiver: Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings” the article →
- T.J. HockensonTE1 · TE
22 catches for 195 yards · 1 TD · 4 games · 47th in the NFL in receiving yards
- Dallas TurnerSack leader · LB
5.5 sacks · 10 solo tackles · 4 games · 2nd in the NFL in sacks
- Blake CashmanTackle leader · LB
2.5 sacks · 15 solo tackles · 4 games · 48th in the NFL in solo tackles
Saints
- Tyler ShoughStarting QB · QB
1,203 passing yards · 9 TD, 3 INT · 67.2% completions · 4 games · 3rd in the NFL in passing yards
Tyler Shough to be 1st on the depth chart
“He now enters the 2026 season as the Saints' undisputed starter” the article →
Tyler Shough to finish top ? at his position, by fantasy points
“I've got him at QB. I kind of go back and forth somewhere in the QB 10 to 12 range (rest of season)” the article →
- Travis EtienneRB1 · RB
128 rushing yards on 30 carries · 0 TD · 11 catches for 51 · 3 games · 36th in the NFL in rushing yards
Travis Etienne to be 1st on the depth chart
“He’s set to see a similar workload in 2026 with the Saints... Etienne should see enough volume that it won’t matter with Alvin Kamara already injured to begin the season.” the article →
Travis Etienne to be 1st on the depth chart
“it was Travis Achan Junior's running back field or running back room. And he was first in line for every single rep... I think this is gonna be his offense” the article →
- Chris OlaveWR1 · WR
35 catches for 491 yards · 1 TD · 4 games · 2nd in the NFL in receiving yards
Chris Olave to outplay his draft cost (wide receiver 12 price tag)
“All in on Chris Alave, wide receiver 12 price tag... So we are undervaluing Chris Alave and his upside.” the article →
Chris Olave to be 1st on the depth chart
“this is an elite receiver when it comes to the, tools route, running, timing precision, hands the ability to make big. Plays he has all of those. Things to, me he's a number one” the article →
- Juwan JohnsonTE1 · TE
21 catches for 232 yards · 3 TD · 4 games · 23rd in the NFL in receiving yards
Juwan Johnson to make the roster
“the top three are very clear and obvious. Right? Juwan Johnson, Noah Fant, Oscar Depp” the article →
Juwan Johnson to outplay his draft cost (Late-round only)
“Tight Ends Sleepers*: Juwan Johnson (TE – NO)” the article →
- Chase YoungSack leader · DE
3.5 sacks · 5 solo tackles · 4 games · 6th in the NFL in sacks
Chase Young to make the roster
“five edge rushers, Chase Young, Carl Grenison, Cam Jordan, Tyree Wilson, and Freni Jennings” the article →
- Jonas SankerTackle leader · S
17 solo tackles · 4 games · 22nd in the NFL in solo tackles
Jonas Sanker to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Taylor leaving, Sanker will be moving from free safety to slot corner.” the article →
Jonas Sanker to make the roster
“with safety, Justin Reed, Julian Blackman, Jonas Sanker, who's your star corner, or your star defender” the article →
Every call on Vikings at Saints
1–4 of 4
Minnesota Vikings 19 — Saints 16
Vikings 19-16 over Saints
Minnesota Vikings to beat Saints
Next up for the Vikings on their list of attempted conquests is a trip to New Orleans to battle the Saints at the Caesars Superdome... the Vikings should be able to remain undefeated if the offense can actually move the ball.
Minnesota Vikings to beat Saints
the exciting-but-still-turnover-prone Saints ... All three are very winnable games, so we'll have Minnesota staying undefeated into a big division showdown in Week 8
Minnesota Vikings to beat New Orleans Saints
I have them dropping their October 11 week five game up against the Minnesota Vikings.