Final · Kickoff
2020 Regular season · Week 16 · Mercedes-Benz Superdome
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The New Orleans Saints beat the Minnesota Vikings 52–33 at home at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in Week 16 of the 2020 regular season on December 25, 2020.
The 85 combined points were the most in any game of Week 16.
The result moved the Saints to 11–4 and dropped the Vikings to 6–9. It was the Vikings’ third straight loss. The Vikings finished 2020 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Saints finished 2020 at 12–4 and lost in the Divisional round. The Saints’ 52 points were their most in any game of 2020.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 26–20 on January 5, 2020. When they met again, the Minnesota Vikings won 28–25 on October 2, 2022.
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 8–7 after meeting No. 15 since 2000 Full series history
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