Vikings Game Panel for Week 5 | Our Writers Predict Who Wins, Kyler’s Yards, and Reichard from 50+

The 4-0 Minnesota Vikings have been walking along a knife’s edge. Do they fall off in the next Vikings game or can they continue eking out tricky victories?

Our panel is back to offer some predictive clarity.

Consider last week’s collection of questions alongside the correct answers in bold afterwards:

  1. Who Wins the Game? Score Predictions Encouraged. — Vikings Won by a Score of 15-10.
  2. Does the Brian Flores D Hit the Over or Under on 5.5 Sacks? — The Vikings Came in Under.
  3. Which Team Commits More Penalties? — The Vikings (Somehow) Committed More Penalties.

Now consider the leader board after these guesses:

  1. Adam New: 8 Points
  2. Brevan Bane: 7 Points
  3. Josh Frey: 6 Points
  4. Ali Siddiqui: 5 Points
  5. K. Joudry: 5 Points

Now go ahead and consider what got put in front of the panel for the Vikings game in Week 5. As always, each correct guess comes with the promise of 1 (fake) point attached:

  1. Who Wins the Week 5 Vikings at Saints Game? Score Prediction, Please.
  2. The Over/Under for Kyler Murray Passing Touchdowns is at 1.5. Are You Over or Under?
  3. Does Will Reichard Drill a FG from 50+?

Vikings Game Prediction
Week 5 as MIN Goes Down to New Orleans

Adam New | Vikings Territory Writer

NFL: Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints
Oct 5, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) celebrates with quarterback Tyler Shough (6) after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images – Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
  1. 27-17 Vikings.
  2. Under.
  3. No.

Ali Sidiqqui | Vikings Territory Writer

NFL: Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings
Oct 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray (1) looks to pass during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images – Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
  1. 17-13 Vikings.
  2. Under.
  3. Yes.

Brevan Bane | PurplePTSD Writer & Editor

NFL: Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sep 27, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard (16) kicks a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images – Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
  1. Vikings 23-20.
  2. Over.
  3. Yes (let’s be silly, he hits one from 60+ in the fourth quarter).

Josh Frey | Vikings Territory Writer & Editor

Vikings mascot Viktor in 2025
Sep 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Viktor the Viking entertains the fans during the first half of a game between the Minnesota Vikings and Cincinnati Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

K. Joudry | Vikings Territory Writer & Editor

NFL: Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sep 27, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray (1) reacts after a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images – Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
  1. Vikings win by a score of 28-14.
  2. Over!
  3. Yes, Will Reichard does drill at least a single FG from 50 or beyond.