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Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints
Monday, Oct. 6 // 7:30 p.m. // Louisiana Superdome // New Orleans, La.
Game Summary
After falling 30-17 last week to the undefeated Tennessee Titans, the Minnesota Vikings (1-3) will stay on the road for the second consecutive week, this time facing the New Orleans Saints (2-2) in the Vikings second Monday Night game of the 2008 season. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. (CT) from the Superdome.
The Vikings have won the last three games between the two teams and seven of the last 10. Monday night’s game features a 3rd-ranked Saints offense that is averaging 414.3 yards per game against a 6th-ranked Vikings defense that has allowed just 279.3 yards a game thus far.
The Vikings have a combined 24-24 all-time record in their 48 games on MNF, including the 2008 season opener, when the Vikings fell 24-19 to the Green Bay Packers. This will be the first time the Vikings have played the Saints on Monday Night Football.
A Win Would Improve...
- The Vikings overall record against the Saints to 20-7 and 8-5 on the road.
- Minnesota’s current winning streak over the Saints to four games.
- The Vikings all-time record on Monday Night Football to 25-24.
- The Vikings all-time record in October to 104-85-1.
- The Vikings record against the NFC South to 72-38 all time.
- Head Coach Brad Childress’ record against the NFC South to 4-0.
What To Watch For This Week
- WR Bobby Wade needs two receiving yards to reach 2,000 for his career.
- WR Sidney Rice needs 67 receiving yards to reach 500 for his career.
- With 100+ rushing yards, RB Adrian Peterson can tie Michael Bennett for 3rd place in team
history with nine 100-yard games. He’s currently tied with Bill Brown for 4th all-time with 8.
- LB E.J. Henderson can move into 4th place all-time among Vikings LBs with one sack.
- QB Gus Frerotte needs 396 passing yards to have 20,000 for his career (including playoffs).
- RB Adrian Peterson needs 239 rushing yards to have 2,000 for his career.
Stat of the Week
- The Vikings have seven drives of 10+ plays through the first four games, which ranks tied for 10th in the NFL. Minnesota has 100% scoring efficiency on those drives, scoring 36 points. That total ranks 5th in the league.
Broadcast Information - Radio
KFAN AM 1130 // Pregame show begins at 5:30p.m.; game broadcast begins at 7:30 p.m.
KTLK FM 100.3 // Picks up coverage at 6:30 p.m.; game broadcast begins at 7:30 p.m.
Click here to view the 2008 Minnesota Vikings Radio Network Information for those that live outside of the Twin Cities area.
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Broadcast Information - Television
ESPN (Televised locally on KSTP Channel 5) - Game broadcast begins at 7:30 p.m. KSTP pregame show begins at 7 p.m., while ESPN's pregame show starts at 6 p.m.
If you're going to be in the New Orleans area on Monday and wish to attend the game, click here to find out information regarding tickets.
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