Indianapolis
Colts
2-4
20
FINAL
33
Minnesota
Vikings
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Minnesota Vikings held off the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 33-20, securing a crucial win in Week 7 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Vikings' morale but also keeps them in the playoff conversation as they navigate the challenging mid-season stretch.
On the offensive side, Colts quarterback Daniel Jones showcased his skills, throwing for 280 yards and a touchdown, while running back Jonathan Taylor added 94 rushing yards to his impressive season tally. Receiver Alec Pierce was a standout performer, racking up 127 receiving yards, demonstrating his ability to stretch the field and make big plays. Despite their efforts, the Colts couldn't quite keep pace with the Vikings' explosive offense.
Defensively, it was Isaiah Rodgers Sr. of the Vikings who made his presence felt, leading the team with seven total tackles and snagging an interception that shifted the momentum in Minnesota's favor. Andrew Van Ginkel was a force on the pass rush, recording 2.5 sacks and putting consistent pressure on Jones. The turning point came midway through the second half when Rodgers' interception set up a pivotal touchdown drive, allowing the Vikings to pull ahead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | QB | 40 | 21 | 53% | 280 | 1 | 1 | 72.9 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 33 | 17 | 52% | 178 | 0 | 1 | 54.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 17 | 94 | 5.5 | 38 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 15 | 82 | 5.5 | 34 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 63 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 21 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 8 | 127 | 15.9 | 35 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 7 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adetomiwa Adebawore | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Long Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 4 | 4 | 3 | 51 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 44 |

