Vikings Bow To Saints 20-9 In Bridgewater’s NFL Debut

The Minnesota Vikings (1-2) fell to the New Orleans Saints (1-2) 20-9 this afternoon in the Big Easy. Minnesota QB Matt Cassel left the game in the second quarter with a toe injury; opening the door to Teddy Bridgewater's first NFL action. Bridgewater finished the game 12 of 20 for 150 yards.

Starting in place of Adrain Peterson, Matt Asiata carried the ball 12 times for 35 yards, and had 3 catches for 36 yards.

The Vikings have now gone seven straight quarters without a touchdown.

The Vikings host the Atlanta Falcons (2-1) next Sunday afternoon at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis at 3:25 PM. (Radio: AM 1240 WJON, TV: Fox)