The Vikings improved on offense — even with a couple brutal fumbles — and delivered their usual dominance on defense and special teams in a 23-13 win over the Saints on Sunday. They’re a perfect 5-0 as they head into a well-timed bye week that should help them get healthier.
Here are this week’s player and coach ratings, along with an explanation for each one.
Kyler Murray: 8.1
Murray played his best game of the season. After finishing last week’s game with 13 completions on 14 attempts, he completed his first 12 passes in New Orleans. Murray finished 24 of 30 for 229 yards and a TD, with 51 rushing yards chipped in. He stacked completions. He was excellent on third down, using both his arm and his legs. He found ten different players for at least one completion.
Lotta green dots for the Vikings’ QB1, who understands the power of stacking completions. And this doesn’t even show his 50 rushing yards. pic.twitter.com/UKs6mgKkIo
— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) October 11, 2026