Indianapolis
Colts
5-1
52
FINAL
24
Minnesota
Vikings
0-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Minnesota Vikings 52-24 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. This victory not only showcases the Colts' offensive firepower but also solidifies their position in the playoff race as they continue to build momentum heading into the second half of the season.
Quarterback Daniel Jones led the charge for the Colts with 278 passing yards, while Nick Westbrook-Ikhine emerged as his top target, racking up 91 receiving yards. On the Vikings' side, Kyler Murray demonstrated his dual-threat capabilities by throwing three touchdown passes and adding 89 rushing yards, but it ultimately wasn't enough to keep pace with the Colts' high-octane offense.
Defensively, the Colts were relentless, with Charvarius Ward Sr. leading the team with eight total tackles. CJ Allen made his presence felt with 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on the Vikings' offense throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Colts' defense forced a critical turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and seize control of the matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | QB | 33 | 21 | 64% | 278 | 3 | 1 | 107.8 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 35 | 19 | 54% | 212 | 3 | 0 | 101.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 9 | 89 | 9.9 | 53 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 22 | 82 | 3.7 | 32 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 10 | 74 | 7.4 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 7 | 47 | 6.7 | 41 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Seth McGowan | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | WR | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 12 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 7 | 87 | 12.4 | 20 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 16 | 1 | 28 | 1 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 24 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 19 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 25 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ochaun Mathis | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Curry | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 50 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 51 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

