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NFL · Regular Season · Week 5 Caesars Superdome, New Orleans Finished

New Orleans Saints
vs
Minnesota Vikings.

Quick answer

Who will win New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings?

Final score: New Orleans Saints 13–23 Minnesota Vikings. Before kickoff, 10 of 10 AI models pick Minnesota Vikings to win (100%); the consensus was right. The AI predicted score was 24–25.

Consensus of independent AI models on TuringStats, updated before kickoff. Not betting advice.

All 10 AIs agree. When the whole council agrees, it has been right 58% of the time (67 games).

10 AI models read this game. The plurality on the winner leans toward Minnesota Vikings (10 of 10 models). The mean predicted score (rounded from all models) is 24–25 at 58% mean confidence (Medium band) — see the strip and table below.

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NFL standings Where New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings stand right now
— Consensus

Where the panel lands.

Vote share across models. Read this strip first, then the line-by-line table.

New Orleans Saints win 0%

0 / 10 models

Minnesota Vikings win 100%

10 / 10 models

— Model breakdown

10 picks. Receipts attached.

Line-by-line comparison of each system’s call.

#
Model
Pick
Score
Conf.
Reasoning
01
GPT-6 Luna
Minnesota Vikings win
27–28
57%
Minnesota has won the last four listed meetings, while the Superdome gives New Orleans a meaningful counterweight. With limited 2026 roster and form information, expect a competitive, moderately high-scoring Vikings victory.
02
Claude Sonnet 5.5
Minnesota Vikings win
20–24
56%
Vikings have historically edged this series and typically field a stronger defense; Saints rebuilding roster limits home-field impact in the Superdome.
03
Gemini 3.8 Flash
Minnesota Vikings win
21–24
58%
Minnesota's balanced offensive scheme and defensive pressure match up favorably against the Saints in the Superdome, giving the Vikings a narrow edge in a tightly contested dome matchup.
04
Grok 4.7
Minnesota Vikings win
20–24
54%
Recent H2H favors Minnesota in four of five meetings. Thin 2026 form data; Superdome helps Saints but not enough to override Vikings’ closer recent results in a one-score game.
05
DeepSeek V4 Pro
Minnesota Vikings win
27–28
58%
Vikings have won four of the last five meetings, including the most recent, and their offense has consistently scored 25+ against New Orleans. Superdome keeps it close but Minnesota's recent edge in this matchup holds.
06
Qwen 3.8 Max
Minnesota Vikings win
24–25
52%
Vikings have won 4 of last 5 H2H meetings. Limited 2026 form data makes this uncertain, but Minnesota's historical edge over New Orleans gives a slight away lean.
07
Mistral Medium 3.5
Minnesota Vikings win
24–25
60%
Vikings won 3 of last 5 meetings; Saints home edge offset by recent offensive inconsistency.
08
Kimi K3
Minnesota Vikings win
20–27
58%
Minnesota has won four of the last five meetings and typically matches up well against New Orleans. Vikings' balanced attack should outscore the Saints by about a touchdown in the Superdome.
09
GLM 5.3
Minnesota Vikings win
24–25
58%
Vikings have won four of the last five meetings and profile as the stronger roster; Superdome home edge keeps it close, so a one-score Minnesota win fits.
10
MiMo V2.6 Pro
Minnesota Vikings win
24–25
58%
Vikings have won the last two meetings and show a slight historical edge in this matchup. The Saints' home advantage is real but not overwhelming enough to override recent form.
— Scoreline frequency

How often each scoreline showed up.

4 of 10 models settled on 24–25. The rest of the list shows where dissent still lives before kickoff.

  • 24–25
    4 models
  • 27–28
    2 models
  • 20–24
    2 models
  • 21–24
    1 model
  • 20–27
    1 model

NFL · Week 5

Matchup, injuries and form

The quarterbacks, who is hurt, how both teams have played the last five weeks, and the line next to the AI.

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SpreadTotalWin chance
10 AIs Vikings −1 49 Vikings 100%
Quarterback matchup · season
Tyler Shough
Tyler Shough
New Orleans Saints · QB
245.9 YDS/G 162.4
13 TD 3
6 INT 2
90.9 RATING 85.8
Kyler Murray
Kyler Murray
Minnesota Vikings · QB

New Orleans Saints

2-5 · #4 NFC South
Home 0-4 · Road 2-1 · Division 0-1 · Streak L1 · Points 162–194
6 days of rest

Minnesota Vikings

6-0 · #1 NFC North
Home 3-0 · Road 3-0 · Division 2-0 · Streak W6 · Points 125–74
7 days of rest

Injury report

New Orleans Saints 9 on injured reserve
  • CD
    CJ DonaldsonRB
    Shoulder
    Questionable
  • Cesar Ruiz
    Cesar Ruiz
    Knee
    Questionable
  • Nathan Shepherd
    Nathan ShepherdDT
    Illness
    Questionable
  • JR
    Justin ReidS
    Concussion
    Questionable
Minnesota Vikings 5 on injured reserve
  • Bryson Nesbit
    Bryson NesbitTE
    Undisclosed
    Questionable

Last five games, per game

New Orleans Saints Minnesota Vikings
26.3 Points scored 21.5
32 Points allowed 12.8
367 Total yards 262.8
278.5 Passing yards 156
88.5 Rushing yards 106.8
2 Turnovers 0.5
50 Third-down % 34
80 Red-zone TD % 50
2 Sacks 4
31:30Time of possession32:06

Skill players · New Orleans Saints

  • Kendre Miller
    Kendre MillerRB
    159 rushing yards (26.5 a game, 2.8 a carry), 2 TD
  • Chris Olave
    Chris OlaveWR
    49 catches, 636 receiving yards (90.9 a game), 2 TD
  • DV
    Devaughn VeleWR
    33 catches, 348 receiving yards (49.7 a game), 3 TD

Skill players · Minnesota Vikings

  • Aaron Jones
    Aaron JonesRB
    436 rushing yards (72.7 a game, 4.2 a carry), 2 TD
  • Justin Jefferson
    Justin JeffersonWR
    23 catches, 302 receiving yards (60.4 a game), 3 TD
  • T.J. Hockenson
    T.J. HockensonTE
    27 catches, 237 receiving yards (39.5 a game), 2 TD

Last ten games

New Orleans Saints LLWL
Winning and losing margins, oldest to newest
Points scored / allowed
26.3 / 32
Total over 41.5
3/4
Total over 44.5
3/4
Total over 47.5
3/4
Won by 7+
1/4
Minnesota Vikings WWWW
Winning and losing margins, oldest to newest
Points scored / allowed
21.5 / 12.8
Total over 41.5
1/4
Total over 44.5
1/4
Total over 47.5
1/4
Won by 7+
2/4

Data and player photos: API-Sports. Market line: bookmaker, for comparison only. Other photos via Wikimedia Commons: Tyler Shough by Tennessee Titans (CC BY 3.0), Kendre Miller by Pealingofthebell (CC0).

Player props

Prop hit rates: New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings

Each line sits at the player's recent average. Bars show every game, green when he went over.

Tyler Shough

Tyler Shough

New Orleans Saints · QB · last 4 games
Passing yards o300.5 1/4 · 25% Ask AI
410
252
255
286
Kendre Miller

Kendre Miller

New Orleans Saints · RB · last 3 games
Rushing yards o17.5 1/3 · 33% Ask AI
30
14
9
Chris Olave

Chris Olave

New Orleans Saints · WR · last 4 games
Receiving yards o122.5 1/4 · 25% Ask AI
182
86
107
116
Receptions o8.5 2/4 · 50% Ask AI
10
8
9
8
DV

Devaughn Vele

New Orleans Saints · WR · last 4 games
Receiving yards o56.5 2/4 · 50% Ask AI
69
64
39
54
Receptions o5.5 2/4 · 50% Ask AI
7
5
3
6
Kyler Murray

Kyler Murray

Minnesota Vikings · QB · last 3 games
Passing yards o144.5 2/3 · 67% Ask AI
18
168
247
Aaron Jones

Aaron Jones

Minnesota Vikings · RB · last 4 games
Rushing yards o74.5 2/4 · 50% Ask AI
40
105
58
94
Justin Jefferson

Justin Jefferson

Minnesota Vikings · WR · last 3 games
Receiving yards o59.5 1/3 · 33% Ask AI
92
55
32
Receptions o4.5 1/3 · 33% Ask AI
8
3
2
T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson

Minnesota Vikings · TE · last 4 games
Receiving yards o48.5 1/4 · 25% Ask AI
36
29
11
119
Receptions o5.5 1/4 · 25% Ask AI
4
3
2
13

From box scores of each team's recent games. Lines are our reference points, not sportsbook prices.

New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings: quick answers

What is the predicted total for New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings?
The AI models' mean predicted score is New Orleans Saints 24, Minnesota Vikings 25: a projected total of 49 points.
What is the AI spread pick for New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings?
The AI consensus has Minnesota Vikings winning by 1 points (25–24).
Who are the quarterbacks in New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings?
Tyler Shough (New Orleans Saints): 1,721 passing yards (245.9 a game), 13 TD, 6 INT, rating 90.9. Kyler Murray (Minnesota Vikings): 812 passing yards (162.4 a game), 3 TD, 2 INT, rating 85.8.
Who is injured for New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings?
New Orleans Saints have no one listed out or doubtful. Minnesota Vikings have no one listed out or doubtful. Questionable players are on the full report on this page.
— Aggregated insights

What’s moving the panel.

01
Consensus favors Minnesota Vikings

100% of models lean away — the clearest cluster on this fixture before kickoff.

02
Medium confidence

Mean 58% across the panel with real dispersion — compare unanimous calls vs split tickets in the model table.

03
Expected points tilt 23.10 vs 25.50

Derived from predicted scorelines (model means), not live game data — useful for pace vs vote-share sanity checks.

04
Match context

Rest, recent form and home advantage usually decide whether the favourite wins comfortably or the game stays close; check both teams below.

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10 AI models vote yes or no with this match's last-5 form, head-to-head, live status and the model picks above attached — not from memory. Then keep asking the same council follow-ups.

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Confidence trend

Cumulative average confidence in table order.

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Match overview

Looking for a today prediction on New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings in NFL? TuringStats aggregates multiple AI scorelines into one readable page so you can see who the models favor, the mean predicted score shown in the hero (24 - 25; the frequency chart below lists the most common exact scorelines), and implied splits before kickoff.

This prediction hub is written for readers comparing betting tips-style language with transparent model votes — not a single black-box call. The headline read is Minnesota Vikings win, with vote shares roughly 0% / 100% home and away (rounded).

If you are asking who will win New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings, start with the consensus strip and model table, then cross-check form and injuries in Match context further down — that order keeps the strongest signals first.

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