NFL: Minnesota Vikings edge thriller against New Orleans Saints in London

VIKING ROAR: The Minnesota Vikings claimed victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA

The Minnesota Vikings edged a 28-25 thriller with the New Orleans Saints to open the NFL’s three-game series in London.

The Vikings got on the scoreboard first with a 15-yard Alexander Mattison touchdown on their opening drive while the Saints – the designated hosts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – struggled to gain territory in the opening quarter.