For the third consecutive week, the New Orleans Saints will face one of the NFL's better defenses. This time, it's a fellow top NFC contender in the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings currently have the NFL's 13th ranked defense in total yardage, allowing 380 yards per game, and have surrendered under 24 points per game. Both numbers are a bit down from last year's defense, which was at the top of all major defensive rankings. New Orleans counters with it's usual production from the passing game and their future Hall of Famer, Drew Brees.