Indianapolis
Colts
5-1
55
FINAL
25
Minnesota
Vikings
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Indianapolis Colts dominated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 55-25 in a decisive Week 7 matchup of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the Colts' position in the playoff race, while the Vikings struggle to find consistency as they head into the second half of the season.
Indianapolis shined offensively, led by quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr, who threw for two touchdowns, and running back Jonathan Taylor, who amassed an impressive 142 rushing yards. The Colts' attack was relentless, showcasing their ability to stretch the field and control the tempo, ultimately overwhelming Minnesota's defense. Tai Felton of the Vikings put on a show of his own with 168 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Indianapolis.
On the defensive side, the Colts were able to make critical stops and capitalize on their opportunities. Bobby Wagner's interception was a pivotal moment that shifted momentum back to Indianapolis, while Laiatu Latu's sack added pressure on Minnesota’s quarterback, limiting their offensive effectiveness. The Colts' defense, although not dominant, made key plays that contributed significantly to the overall outcome of the game, ensuring their high-scoring offense had the support it needed to secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 24 | 13 | 273 | 2 | 4 | 82.8 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 18 | 12 | 169 | 2 | 1 | 110.6 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 15 | 142 | 9.5 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Felton | WR | 5 | 168 | 33.6 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Ward | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tavierre Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

