Broughton, Shepherd among six inactives for Saints-Vikings matchup

New Orleans faces Minnesota without Shepherd, who entered the weekend questionable with an illness.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: The New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings announced six inactive players ahead of their scheduled Week 5 game at the Superdome. Defensive linemen Vernon Broughton and Nathan Shepherd are ruled out, joining Anfernee Jennings, Mike Reid, Kaden Elliss and Jeremiah Wright on the sidelines.

Why it matters: Shepherd misses the contest after being listed as questionable with an illness. The Saints host the Vikings as while Minnesota attempts to extend its winning streak.

By the numbers: Shepherd recorded 47 tackles and three sacks in 16 games for the Saints in 2025. Elliss tallied 107 tackles, 3.5 sacks and an interception across 17 games for the Falcons last season.

What to watch: The Saints and Vikings kick off their scheduled contest from New Orleans.

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Yahoo NFL 2026-10-11T15:43:24.150062+00:00

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