Vikings vs Saints — Week 5 NFL Player Props & Matchup
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints · Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Sun 1:00 PM ET · Week 5 · 2026 season · Final
Player props, odds and matchup context for Vikings at Saints in Week 5: injury designations, 2026 offensive pace, the defense-vs-position matchup, key players — build a Vikings vs Saints same-game parlay on ParlayBuilder.
Injury Designations (through Oct 15)
Vikings
- Donovan Jackson
- Jamal Adams
- Jordan Mason
- Josh Oliver
- Nick Samac
- Tyler Batty
- Charles Demmings
- Christian Darrisaw
- Jordan Addison
Saints
- Bryan Bresee
- David Long Jr.
- Dillon Radunz
- Jordyn Tyson
- Kelvin Banks Jr.
- Moliki Matavao
- Rejzohn Wright
- Travis Etienne Jr.
- Ty Chandler
- Mason Tipton
- Nick Saldiveri
- Alvin Kamara
Offensive Profile (2026 season, through Week 5)
| Per game | Vikings | Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Plays per game | 58.4 | 64.2 |
| Pass rate | 47.9% | 63.9% |
| Yards per game | 303.6 | 341.6 |
| Yards per play | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Pass attempts | 28 | 41 |
| Rush attempts | 30.4 | 23.2 |
| Targets per game | 25.8 | 39 |
| Offensive TDs | 1.6 | 2.8 |
Ranks in parentheses are of 32 teams.
Defensive Matchup (2026 season, opponent-adjusted)
Rank 1 = toughest of 32 against that position and market, through Week 5.
Vikings defense
- vs quarterbacks: 4th in passing yards allowed (one of the tougher), 3rd in passing touchdowns allowed (one of the tougher), 6th in interceptions forced (one of the tougher), 2nd in rushing yards allowed (one of the tougher), 1st in touchdowns allowed (one of the tougher)
- vs running backs: 5th in rushing yards allowed (one of the tougher), 2nd in receptions allowed (one of the tougher), 9th in receiving yards allowed (one of the tougher), 3rd in touchdowns allowed (one of the tougher)
- vs wide receivers: 3rd in receiving yards allowed (one of the tougher), 3rd in receptions allowed (one of the tougher), 11th in touchdowns allowed
- vs tight ends: 15th in receiving yards allowed, 5th in receptions allowed (one of the tougher), 9th in touchdowns allowed (one of the tougher)
Saints defense
- vs quarterbacks: 12th in passing yards allowed, 18th in passing touchdowns allowed, 29th in interceptions forced (one of the more generous), 25th in rushing yards allowed (one of the more generous), 8th in touchdowns allowed (one of the tougher)
- vs running backs: 30th in rushing yards allowed (one of the more generous), 9th in receptions allowed (one of the tougher), 6th in receiving yards allowed (one of the tougher), 32nd in touchdowns allowed (one of the more generous)
- vs wide receivers: 15th in receiving yards allowed, 21st in receptions allowed, 20th in touchdowns allowed
- vs tight ends: 20th in receiving yards allowed, 24th in receptions allowed (one of the more generous), 15th in touchdowns allowed
Key Players
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