The Saints were finally able to break through against the stout Minnesota Vikings defense. A play after a questionable pick play laid out Minnesota safety Andrew Sendejo, Drew Brees got New Orleans on the scoreboard, finally.
Michael Thomas was able to get past corner Xavier Rhodes and into the end zone to bring in a 14-yard score.
The touchdown cut the lead to 17-7 with a little time remaining in the third quarter. It’s been near impossible for the Saints to create any momentum against the Vikings stifling defense. They had ventured near the end zone once in the first half, but an Everson Griffen pass deflection led to a second Brees interception and the team was snuffed out.