Vikings vs. Saints: 3 Things to Watch in Week 16 Three things to watch in the New Orleans Saints Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Author: Dec 24, 2020 The New Orleans Saints (10-4) play their final regular-season game of 2020 inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Christmas Day against the Minnesota Vikings (6-8). The Black and Gold look to snap a two-game skid and clinch the NFC South with a victory. Here are three things to watch in the NFL's lone Christmas Day matchup. Can Brees and the Offense Brush Off the Rust? Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports Drew Brees' return to action following 11 broken ribs did not go according to plan. The NFL's most accurate passer completed 44% of his passes on Sunday and still managed 230+ yards and 3 touchdowns en route to 27 offensive points. The poor outing was headlined by a slow start for the Saints offense and a lack of separation from the wide receiving corps.