Saints 42 @ Vikings 20: Who Dat Say!?!

by Hans Petersen on Dec 19, 2011 6:00 AM CST

It's now the day after the 42-20 win over the Wikings, and it's time to get into all the post-game coverage.

Make the jump for all the stories, quotes, and video reports from the Saints' eleventh win of the 2011 season.

NFL Game Center: New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings | nfl.com
Includes recap, stats, video highlights, and a pdf of the official gamebook.

Brees Leads Saints to Sixth Straight Win with 42-20 win in Minnesota | neworleanssaints.com
Staff Report

Brees powers Saints to easy win at Vikings, 42-20 | sportsnola.com
Chris Seeman - With a tooth-and-nail fight ahead of the New Orleans Saints for the No. 2 seed, every remaining game on their schedule takes on added importance, even this week’s matchup with the lowly 2-10 Minnesota Vikings.

Photo Gallery: Saints @ Vikings | NOLA.com
Michael DeMocker and Rusty Costanza

Photo Gallery II : Saints @ Vikings | NOLA.com
Michael DeMocker

From the Saints Sideline

Drew Brees' huge game powers New Orleans Saints to 42-20 victory over Vikings | NOLA.com
Mike Triplett - Brees passes for five touchdowns, 412 yards as Saints move to 11-3.

Saints start slow, but rout Vikings | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
Sheldon Mickles - For a few minutes Sunday, the New Orleans Saints’ offense looked nothing like the unit that had averaged 453.6 total yards and scored 18 touchdowns in a five-game winning streak.

Recapping the New Orleans Saints' 42-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings | NOLA.com
Mike Triplett - Defense turned in an outstanding performance.

Turnovers return early | The Advocate
Sheldon Mickles - The New Orleans Saints’ lengthy turnover-free streak came to an end rather quickly Sunday in their 42-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

Drew Brees is playing like the NFL's MVP | NOLA.com
Jeff Duncan - Whether he can outpoll Aaron Rodgers is another matter.

Brees states case for MVP award over Rodgers | sportsnola.com
Brian Allee-Walsh - Until Sunday, I had all but conceded the 2011 MVP award to Green Bay Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Darren Sproles' contributions tip the scales in favor of New Orleans Saints | NOLA.com
Peter Finney - Running back/returner continues to deliver for Saints.

Saints Postgame Notes | neworleanssaints.com
Staff Report

Another week, another accusation against the New Orleans Saints defense | NOLA.com
Kevin Spain - Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson became the next guy to point the finger at the New Orleans Saints defense with an accusation of dirty play.

Vikings RB Peterson calls out Saints for playing dirty | wwltv.com
Bradley Handwerger - A week after Titans receiver Nate Washington called out New Orleans safety Roman Harper for being a dirty player, Vikings running back Adrian Peterson called out another player.

Saints defense comes up big after both turnovers | wwltv.com
Bradley Handwerger - The Saints' defense stopped Minnesota twice after turnovers, holding the Vikings to field goals.

Saints’ game-week focus on stopping pass pays off | wwltv.com
Bradley Handwerger - For the past month, the Saints’ secondary has listened to questions about giving up large chunks of yards in the passing game.

Just Brees being Brees | The Advocate
Sheldon Mickles - Former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Remi Ayodele knew what he was going up against when his Minnesota Vikings faced his old team Sunday afternoon.

Brees, 'great in life,' should be considered for league's MVP | wwltv.com
Bradley Handwerger - Carl Nicks sat at his locker, fielding one more question about quarterback extraordinaire Drew Brees, who just so happened to be in the left guard’s line of sight, fixing his hair and tying his tie in front of a mirror in the locker room.

Lance Moore comes up big again for New Orleans Saints, Drew Brees | NOLA.com
Kevin Spain - Veteran receiver has two TD receptions in rout of Vikings.

New Orleans Saints offensive line holds off fierce Minnesota pass rush | NOLA.com
Kevin Spain - They allowed no sacks to the Vikings.

Pierre Thomas birthday present, a New Orleans Saints win | NOLA.com
Kevin Spain - Saints put up 573 yards as a team..

Wrap-up: Saints 42, Vikings 20 - NFC South Blog | ESPN.com
Pat Y. - Thoughts on the New Orleans Saints' 42-20 victory against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Mall of America Field.

Minnesota Missives

Brees, Saints demolish Vikings 42-20 | StarTribune.com
Dan Weiderer - The Saints had no trouble at all demolishing the listless Vikings, who were even worse than their usual bad selves.

Near-Flawless Brees Propels Saints To 42-20 Win Over Vikings | vikings.com
Mike Wobschall

Not much cheer for Vikings brain trust | StarTribune.com
Sid Hartman - Sunday's game, as lopsided as it was, had to be one of the lowest points in the franchise's long history.

Wrap-up: Saints 42, Vikings 20 - NFC North Blog | ESPN.com
Kevin Seifert - A few thoughts on an entirely predictable outcome at the Metrodome.

V-Roll Roll Call

Video: Payton, Brees Postgame Presser | neworleanssaints.com
Official team site media page includes full-game and single-play high highlight videos.

Video: Question now is can Packers stop Saints? | wwltv.com New Orleans
With a red hot Drew Brees getting ready to set records and with the Packers' loss to Kansas City, Jim Henderson says the question maybe should change from whether or not the Saints offense can keep up with the Packers to whether the Packers offense can keep up with the Saints.

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Great game and ...............

I see our Saints finally hitting their stride at just the right time. The only thing I see that I would like more of, is Chris Ivory getting more touches. That dude is totally awesome every time he gets the ball. Other than that, all other aspects of the team is really clicking well and right now I am completely satisfied that we should get really deep in the playoffs. The only concerns I have is playing out doors in the cold but our running game should be able to handle that. KC showed that the Pack has some serious flaws in their defence that my Saints should be able to take advantage of. I smell another Lombardi somewhere around here and it smells really good.

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by saint-sly on Dec 19, 2011 6:50 AM CST reply actions

I like how Ivory runs with authority, but my concern is how he holds the ball at times.

I just have an uneasy feeling he is going to have a fumble at a critical time. He has been great so far, but I just can’t shake that feeling. I just feel better if they give the ball to PT in critical situations. Any way I’m glad we are going down the stretch with a stable of good running backs, not like last year with Julious(sp?) Jones. That guy had like one decent game.

by rustdog74 on Dec 19, 2011 7:04 AM CST up reply actions

as much as I like Ivory, you have to figure when we hit the playoffs, is all our RBs are healthy

Ivory will either be inactive or he will get in the game only if the opponent has shut down all of our 3 other RBs which is unlikely.

Also- my favorite play of the game was Gilmore’s TD- when he bangs into Graham, knocks him out of the way, and says “outta my way fool, I got a TD pass to catch!!!”

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by Philinwood on Dec 19, 2011 7:58 AM CST reply actions

I'm torturing a Packers fan in my office today

Today is a great day. Drew Brees should be the MVP. He will be cheated again and the Packers are down 2 offensive lineman. If Pittsburgh beats the 49ers today it will be a great day. BTW Seahawks will beat the 49ers in Seattle mark it down.

by BASAINT on Dec 19, 2011 8:24 AM CST reply actions

BTW Seahawks will beat the 49ers in Seattle mark it down.

And they have a shot making the playoffs again.

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)

by Jricky70 on Dec 19, 2011 10:14 AM CST up reply actions

As long as they aren’t playing at QWest stadium, I’m not worried.

by FriarBob on Dec 19, 2011 1:22 PM CST up reply actions

Lol agreed!

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)

by Jricky70 on Dec 19, 2011 2:59 PM CST up reply actions

From Shutdown Corner

Sunday’s five most valuable players, Week 15

Drew Brees, Quarterback, New Orleans Saints. Despite the amazing year he’s having, Drew Brees has not yet been on any of this season’s five most valuable players of the week lists. I take full responsibility for the mistake, and hope this corrects it somewhat. Drew Brees is a machine and I believe he’d be able to torture the Minnesota secondary just as effectively if the Saints played them 9-on-11. Brees had five touchdowns, 412 yards and no interceptions Sunday. Dan Marino might want to be on-hand to congratulate him next Monday night.

by CoachOfEarl on Dec 19, 2011 10:48 AM CST reply actions

Drew Brees has not yet been on any of this season’s five most valuable players of the week lists.

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)

by Jricky70 on Dec 19, 2011 10:52 AM CST reply actions 1 recs

After the 9ers win................

We can only hope the Gulls do upset the 9ers so we can get the #2 seed. Other than that I see us having to play our way to the SuperBowl. Having to go to Candlestick leaves a sour tase in my mouth because their defence is outstanding right now. This might be a tough row to hoe and scares the hell out of me. The again, Brees could have a field day and make it look easy. I really hope so !!!!!

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by saint-sly on Dec 20, 2011 7:48 AM CST reply actions

Hope so too sly.

would love the hawks upset the 9ers. Well, if it doesn’t happen, we just fight our way and see what we’re made of. 9ers have a very tough defense i agree. They haven’t allowed a rushing TD all season long.

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)

by Jricky70 on Dec 20, 2011 1:57 PM CST up reply actions

I got curious

so I went back and looked at the ‘9ers schedule this season. The only thing close to a quality win they have is a game against Detroit. They beat the Bengals in Dalton’s 3rd NFL game, the Eagles before everyone realized they were terrible (and still gave up a ton of yards to them) and now the Steelers with no James Harrison and a hobbled Big Ben. Not saying they don’t have a good D or that they’re not a good team. But they’ve gotten a ton of breaks this year and I’m just not convinced their D is good enough to slow down an elite NFL offense, which Pittsburgh was most certainly not on Monday night.

by sammasaaron on Dec 20, 2011 2:29 PM CST up reply actions

Agreed.

I think it will be tough for us to run against the 9ers. However, I think Brees could light up the field on their secondary.

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)

by Jricky70 on Dec 20, 2011 2:43 PM CST up reply actions