Final · Kickoff
2000 Postseason · Divisional · Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints 34–16 at home at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in the Divisional round of the 2000 playoffs on January 6, 2001.
The Saints went 10–6 in the regular season and the Vikings went 11–5. The Vikings’ run ended in the NFC Championship Game, a 41–0 loss to the New York Giants. The loss ended the Saints’ season. The Vikings’ 34 points were their most in any game of 2000.
WHYNFL’s results archive begins with the 1999 season, and this was the franchises’ first meeting in it. When they met again, the New Orleans Saints won 28–15 on October 7, 2001.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Vikings lead the series 1–0 after meeting No. 1 since 2000 Full series history
Jefferson returns from the ankle sprain that cost him the win over Miami, while Minnesota holds Addison and Odell Beckham Jr. out against the Saints.
New Orleans will add its greatest quarterback to the Superdome's Ring of Honor on Sunday, two months after his first-ballot enshrinement in Canton. He also receives his Hall of Fame ring during the ceremony.
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
