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Vikings beat Saints 23-13 to stay unbeaten

The Minnesota Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints 23-13 on Sunday in New Orleans to improve to 5-0. Justin Jefferson, back from an ankle injury, caught a 15-yard touchdown from Kyler Murray, Aaron Jones ran for 113 yards and a touchdown, and Will Reichard made three field goals of 40-plus yards. The defense held New Orleans to 142 yards. The Vikings have a bye before hosting Indianapolis on Oct. 25.

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