On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings defeated the New Orleans Saints 27-19 in a thrilling matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings were led by quarterback Joshua Dobbs, who had a stellar performance in his first start of the season.
Dobbs was efficient throughout the game, completing 19 of his 25 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns. He also added a rushing touchdown, showing off his dual-threat capabilities. Dobbs was able to spread the ball around to his receivers, connecting with seven different players throughout the game.
The Vikings defense also had a strong performance, holding the Saints to just 19 points. The defense was able to create pressure on Saints quarterback Drew Brees, sacking him three times and forcing him into several bad throws. The Vikings also forced two turnovers, with safety Harrison Smith intercepting Brees in the second quarter and defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo forcing a fumble in the fourth quarter.
The Vikings offense was able to capitalize on the turnovers, scoring 17 points off of them. Running back Dalvin Cook had a big game, rushing for 130 yards and a touchdown. Wide receiver Adam Thielen also had a good game, catching seven passes for 103 yards and a touchdown.
The victory was a big one for the Vikings, as it moved them to 3-5 on the season and kept them in contention for a playoff spot. It was also a big win for Dobbs, who showed he can be a capable starter in the NFL. With the win, the Vikings will look to continue their winning streak as they take on the Detroit Lions next week.