Saints Hold Narrow 7-6 Lead Over Vikings at Halftime
The New Orleans Saints are ahead of the Minnesota Vikings 7-6 at halftime in a game marked by inconsistent offensive play from both teams.
The Vikings opened the scoring with a 40-yard field goal by Will Reichard in the first quarter. The Saints responded in the second quarter with a 15-play, 66-yard drive culminating in a 2-yard touchdown run by Kendre Miller. Reichard later added another field goal from 54 yards as the half concluded.
Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray completed 15 of 18 passes for 143 yards, while Aaron Jones had 10 carries for 36 yards but lost a fumble in a critical moment. Justin Jefferson recorded four receptions for 56 yards. For the Saints, Tyler Shough went 8-of-11 for 37 yards. New Orleans managed five first downs and 84 total yards, converting only 1 of 6 third downs. The Saints will receive the kickoff to start the second half.
