Minnesota Vikings won23vs.New Orleans Saints13

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Oct 5 forecast

NO: Q 57.5¢ · Market odds 48.5¢ at forecast

Offense. New Orleans has produced far more yards per game than Minnesota.

Main caution: Minnesota leads the NFL in sacks in the early-season figures.

Evidence and updates

Receiving injuries. Justin Jefferson's ankle injury puts his availability in doubt.

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Ask Q: Can New Orleans protect Tyler Shough against Minnesota’s pass rush?

Offense

Receiving injuries

Main caution

Points to NO

New Orleans has produced far more offense than Minnesota through three games.
Through three games, New Orleans averaged 382.7 yards and 27 points, compared with Minnesota's 238.3 yards and 23.7 points.
Justin Jefferson's ankle injury threatens Minnesota's passing ceiling.
On October 2, Jefferson was ruled out against Miami after missing every practice that week with a sprained left ankle.
Minnesota must face the Saints in New Orleans.
The October 11 game is scheduled at Caesars Superdome, the Saints' home stadium.

Points to YES

Minnesota's defense has repeatedly offset its offensive limitations.
As of October 1, Minnesota had allowed the NFL's second-fewest points through three games.
Minnesota has converted its defensive strength into an unbeaten start.
As of October 4, Minnesota was 3-0 while New Orleans was 1-2.
New Orleans faces a shorter recovery period before hosting Minnesota.
New Orleans was scheduled to host Atlanta on October 5, six days before the Minnesota game.

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