Minnesota Vikings @ New Orleans Saints
NFC WILD CARD PLAYOFFS
10-6, 4-4 Away
26
10-6, 4-4 Away
13-3, 6-2 Home
20
13-3, 6-2 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
362
Total Yards
324
1
Turnovers
2
22
1st Downs
19
4-26
Penalties
6-52
10/18
3rd Down
4/11
0/0
4th Down
0/0
3/4
Red Zone
1/2
36:56
Possession
27:24
Game Information
New Orleans, LA
Field Judge:Allen Baynes
Referee:Carl Cheffers
Umpire:Rich Hall
Down Judge:Jim Mello
Back Judge:Greg Wilson
Side Judge:Jim Quirk
Line Judge:Byron Boston
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 22 | 19 |
| Passing 1st downs | 11 | 12 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 9 | 6 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 2 | 1 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 10-18 | 4-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 74 | 54 |
| Total Yards | 362 | 324 |
| Total Drives | 13 | 12 |
| Yards per Play | 4.9 | 6.0 |
| Passing | 226 | 227 |
| Comp/Att | 19/31 | 27/34 |
| Yards per pass | 6.6 | 6.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 3-16 | 3-31 |
| Rushing | 136 | 97 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 17 |
| Yards per rush | 3.4 | 5.7 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 3-4 | 1-2 |
| Penalties | 4-26 | 6-52 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 36:56 | 27:24 |
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