Drew Brees proved he was human Sunday night. He launched an interception.

He was also able to sit on the passenger seat for a change.

The NFL's best passer has had an unusually quiet performance, but the New Orleans Saints have shown they can win by using a different formula than the one used for offensives.

Their defense did most of the work – or won, in this case – to win a 30-20 victory over the Vikings at the US Bank Stadium.

How unusual was their scenario? New Orleans led 27-13 into the fourth quarter and Brees only 102 yards to pass.

The fact that the Saints won their sixth straight game in a rout on the road despite a pedestrian exit from Brees is further evidence of their legitimacy.

The Vikings deserve help to shoot themselves in the foot.

"You are ready to take advantage of opportunities offered by the opposing team," said Brees.

Oh, the Vikings gave them opportunities. Two big ones

The Saints' defense seemed to be easy to take early, but she turned the game around by forcing two turnovers that saved points and scoring points.

The defense against the Saints is among the worst in the NFL and Kirk Cousins ​​has several times targeted cornerback P.J. Williams of the first series.

Williams waived several long covers while performing a pass interference penalty in the end zone. He went from prisoner to hero with two plays.

The Vikings led 13-10 at the end of the first half and got more points. They had the chance to score two points and get the ball to start the second half.

But Williams joined linebacker Alex Anzalone on a tackle from Adam Thielen who dropped the ball on the 14-yard line of the Saints. Cornerback Marshon Lattimore picked up the fumble and returned it to 54 yards for the 33 Vikings.

The Saints turned the take-away into a touchdown for a 17-13 lead at halftime.

"It was definitely a turnaround," said Williams. "We started slowly. I was giving up a few pieces. A staff turnover is always overthrowing the game. He definitely changed the game. "

His delivery in the third quarter puts the game out of reach.

Stefon Diggs crossed a passing road but stopped running while the Cousins ​​started throwing. Diggs stopped running, not Williams – and Cousins' pass landed in his arms.

Williams returned this gift to 45 yards for a touchdown and 27-13.

"I am on [Cousins] did not see me, "said Williams. "He saw Diggs arrive on the ground and I'm sure he thought he was going to continue."

Williams attributed his ability to overcome a disastrous start of "mental toughness".

"You will fight in this league," he said. "You just have to stay in there."

Their turnarounds meant that the saints did not need a typical Brees performance, although watching him flip over for an interception would be like seeing a UFO cross the sky. You rub your eyes and you say, "Wait, what was it?"

After being unlocked, Stephen Weatherly exerted pressure on the game by forcing Brees to rush into Michael Thomas's center. His pass sailed high and Harrison Smith jumped to catch him.

That put an end to Brees' no-interception pass at 231 to start the season.

"It should not have happened," said Brees. "I had a little pressure, but I should just keep the ball on the ground."

Brees finished with 120 yards passing and one touchdown. His longest achievement was 20 meters. The Vikings surpassed the Saints from 423 to 270 yards.

"Offensively, we have been effective," said Brees. "There was not a ton of big games."

The Vikings have never recovered from Thielen's turnover. This momentum sucked in the air of the team and the stadium. The second half had a strange atmosphere.

"We just know how to win," said Williams.

Usually, this involves jumping on Brees' back. Not this time. The defense took the lead after a fragile start.

"This one had a very special meaning," said Brees. "Obviously, the difference was to get some of these turnarounds."