Murray, Vikings stay unbeaten with road win over Saints

NEW ORLEANS, La. (Interstat) — Kyler Murray threw for 229 yards and ran for 51 while accounting for a touchdown as Minnesota defeated New Orleans 23-13 at Caesars Superdome. The Vikings improved to 5-0, while the Saints fell to 1-4. Will Reichard kicked a 40-yard field goal, but New Orleans answered on Kendre Miller’s 2-yard touchdown run. Reichard added a 54-yard field goal before halftime. In the third quarter, Murray connected with Justin Jefferson for a 15-yard touchdown. Aaron Jones Sr. rushed for 113 yards and a score, and Jefferson finished with six catches for 79 yards and a touchdown. Byron Murphy Jr. had two interceptions for Minnesota, while Blake Cashman made nine tackles. New Orleans quarterback Tyler Shough completed 16 of 25 passes for 96 yards. Pete Werner and Justin Reid each recorded 10 tackles, Carl Granderson had five tackles and 1.5 sacks, and Chris Olave had four catches for 46 yards. Reichard later made a 55-yard field goal. Attendance was 70,006.