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Saints vs. Vikings Recap: Saints Get First Win Of Season in 20-9 Victory Over Vikings

It wasn't always pretty. In fact, the Saints still looked sloppy at times. But, their defense deserves props for keeping the Vikings out of the endzone. The offense was a little concerning at times as several drives stalled, but they scored plenty enough points to get the win. It's great to get the win, but there's definitely room for improvement if the Saints hope to compete for a playoff spot.

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Saints Defeat Vikings 20-9

Saints less than sharp but good enough to down Vikings - SportsNOLA

Brees makes best of 'Hulk Hogan'-style suplex
New Orleans' source for complete news coverage of the Saints football team with schedules, scores and stats. WWLTV.com

New Orleans Saints defense admittedly needs more than Vikings win to regain prowess: Larry Holder | NOLA.com
Saints defense keeps an opponent without a touchdown for first time since 2012

Drew Brees says he must get better on snaps: 'I've got to play shortstop' | NOLA.com
An errant snap -- not on target, but not impossible to catch -- cost the Saints 18 yards when it sailed past Brees.

New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson demoted in favor of Corey White | NOLA.com
Robinson played mostly on special teams

Saints Beat Vikings for Win, Lose Johnathan Goodwin - Who Dat Dish - A New Orleans Saints Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
New Orleans Saints won their first game against the Minnesota Vikings, but starting center Jonathan Goodwin left the game injured in the third quarter.

Saints get first win of season, 20-9 over Vikings

Drew Brees calls out Vikings CB for suplex tackle: ‘That was straight Hulk Hogan’ | For The Win
The Saints QB knows his wrestling.

Saints QB Drew Brees, Vikings CB Captain Munnerlyn discuss suplex play during New Orleans’ win Sunday | Black and Gold

Stock watch: Curtis Lofton up, Patrick Robinson down following win over Vikings | Black and Gold

New Orleans Saints' Curtis Lofton on Roger Goodell's 'double standard' - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- Add New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton to the chorus of players and analysts who don’t feel NFL commissioner...

Rapid Reaction: New Orleans Saints - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
NEW ORLEANS -- A few thoughts on the New Orleans Saints' 20-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome: What it m

Drew Brees on Minnesota Vikings Hulk Hogan suplex - ESPN
NEW ORLEANS -- Observed and heard in the locker room after the Saints’ 20-9 victory over Minnesota: Thanks for the penalty: After he had an hou

Hit on Drew Brees awakens sleeping-giant Saints - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
NEW ORLEANS -- The moral of the story is either Don't make Drew Brees angry or Don't hand Drew Brees a free opportunity to put you away. The Minn

New Orleans Saints beat Vikings 20-9 in home opener
Saints improve to 1-2

John DeShazier: Defense delivers as Saints lock down first win of 2014
Defense holds the Vikings to three field goals in 20-9 triumph

Game rewind: Saints 20, Vikings 9
All of our coverage from Saints home victory

Saints hang on to beat Teddy Bridgewater and the Vikings | ProFootballTalk
Drew Brees was hot early, but got heated late. And that was enough to get the Saints their first win of the season, 20-7 over the Vikings. Brees was surgical on the first two drives, leading the Saints to quick touchdowns.

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View From the Other Side

5 Takeaways From Sunday's Loss to New Orleans

Hope - Daily Norseman
Yes, the Minnesota Vikings lost to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. But there are plenty of reasons to feel good at this point.

Vikings' new Bridgewater plan: Trial by fire - Minnesota Vikings Blog - ESPN
NEW ORLEANS -- The biggest moment of Teddy Bridgewater's college career came on this field, in a Sugar Bowl MVP-winning performance that thrust him i

Minus Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings' run game struggles again - ESPN
NEW ORLEANS -- If it's too soon to say the Minnesota Vikings' days of relying on a commanding running game are over, it's at least time to wonder how

Hartman: NFL referees go extra mile to protect star quarterbacks | Star Tribune
Sure, you have to score touchdowns to win games, and the Vikings only scored on three field goals in Sunday’s 20-9 loss at New Orleans, but they might have had a good opportunity for a touchdown drive that would have put them ahead had it not been for a critical 15-yard penalty on cornerback Captain Munnerlyn

Penalty on Munnerlyn's hit of Brees sacked momentum | Star Tribune
NEW ORLEANS – What could have been a game-changing sack for the Vikings in about 1985 became a game-clinching unnecessary roughness penalty for the Saints on Sunday

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Transcripts

Sean Payton: "It was good to get a win."
Postgame quotes from Coach Payton on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014

New Orleans Saints players on winning the home opener against Vikings
Postgame quotes from New Orleans Saints players on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.

Minnesota Vikings Coach Mike Zimmer talks about loss to New Orleans Saints
Postgame quotes from Vikings Coach Mike Zimmer on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014

Minnesota Vikings players on the loss to New Orleans Saints
Postgame quotes from Vikings players on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014

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Video

VIDEO: Sean Payton: "good to get a win"
Sean Payton speaks with reporters after the New Orleans Saints game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 21, 2014. Video by Ashley Amoss (Video property of New Orleans Saints)

VIDEO: Pierre Thomas talks about Saints win
New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas spoke with reporters Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014 following the team's 20-9 win over the Vikings.

VIDEO: Keenan Lewis on the Saints' win
New Orleans Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis spoke with reporters Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014 following the team's 20-9 win.

VIDEO: New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings highlights
Drew Brees passed for 293 yards and two touchdowns to lead the New Orleans Saints to a 20-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

VIDEO: Ramon Humber on the Saints' defense
New Orleans Saints linebacker Ramon Humber spoke with reporters Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014 following the team's 20-9 win over the Vikings.

VIDEO: Brandin Cooks talks about Saints 20-9 win
New Orleans Saints rookie receiver Brandin Cooks met with reporters Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014 following the team's 20-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

VIDEO: Drew Brees' postgame presser vs Vikings
Drew Brees speaks with reporters after the New Orleans Saints game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 21, 2014. Video by Ashley Amoss (Video property of New Orleans Saints)

VIDEO: Josh Hills talks about his TD catch
New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill spoke with reporters Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014 about his touchdown catch against the Minnesota Vikings.

VIDEO: Jimmy Graham: "Good feeling to get a win"
Jimmy Graham speaks with reporters after the New Orleans Saints game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 21, 2014. Video by Justin Stout (Video property of New Orleans Saints)

VIDEO: Corey White: "Nice win, but a lot of work to do"
Corey White speaks with reporters after the New Orleans Saints game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 21, 2014. Video by Justin Stout (Video property of New Orleans Saints)

VIDEO: Kenny Stills on the Vikings game
New Orleans Saints receiver Kenny Stills spoke with Saints broadcaster Sean Kelley on the team's 20-9 win over Minnesota.

VIDEO: Minnesota Vikings postgame presser highlights
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer and quarterback Teddy Bridgewater discuss their Week 3 loss to the New Orleans Saints and how the team will move forward after starting QB Matt Cassel's injury.

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