Final · Kickoff
2004 Regular season · Week 6 · Louisiana Superdome · Sunday Night
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints 38–31 on the road at Louisiana Superdome in Week 6 of the 2004 regular season on October 17, 2004. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The 69 combined points were the most in any game of Week 6.
The result moved the Vikings to 4–1 and dropped the Saints to 2–4. It was the Vikings’ third straight win. It was the Saints’ third straight loss. The Vikings finished 2004 at 8–8 and lost in the Divisional round. The Saints finished 2004 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Vikings’ 38 points were their most in any game of 2004.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 32–31 on December 15, 2002. When they met again, the Minnesota Vikings won 33–16 on September 25, 2005.
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 3–1 after meeting No. 4 since 2000 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
Line judge Jeff Seeman will sit two games and referee Adrian Hill one after on-camera confrontations with players during Week 4.
The No. 8 overall pick is still working with trainers, and the earliest reported return is Week 7 in Paris, with the bye making Week 9 against Cleveland a likelier target.
