NFL Week 10 Game Recap: Minnesota Vikings 27, New Orleans Saints 19

The Minnesota Vikings jumped out to a big lead and held on for the 27-19 win against the New Orleans Saints.

Offensive spotlight: Now that he actually knows the playbook, or at least has seen it, Josh Dobbs was able to show a little more of what he can do for this Vikings offense. Dobbs averaged 7.9 yards per attempt and added 44 rushing yards, including a touchdown. His rushing almost iced the game conclusively but for a slip that caused him to fall down short of the first-down marker and give the Saints one more shot at a miracle. Dobbs crucially avoided any critical mistakes and showed the Vikings can win with him as the starter.

Defensive spotlight: Danielle Hunter had a big day for the Vikings defense, and it was his hit that knocked Derek Carr out of the game and brought in Jameis Winston for the closing stages. Hunter had a sack to maintain his league lead this season, as well as some additional pressure. He had a 22.5% pass-rush win rate pending grade review and was a constant problem for the New Orleans offense.

Rookie spotlight: Receiver A.T. Perry and defensive lineman Bryan Bresee each played extensively for the Saints. Perry caught two of the four passes thrown his way, with one of them an impressive contested touchdown from Jameis Winston. For the Vikings, cornerback Mekhi Blackmon continues to see more game time as the season progresses. He was targeted five times, allowing just two catches for 19 yards and intercepting a pass along the way.

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