Colts at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 24, Indianapolis Colts 13 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Colts 13 0 TD ยท 2 FG ยท 1 XP
Vikings 24 0 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 3 XPKyler Murray 185 yds passingJonathan Taylor 91 yds rushingJordan Addison 81 yds receivingHarrison Smith 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 296 ยท 341Passing yards 183 ยท 185Rushing yards 113 ยท 156Completions 0/0 ยท 0/0Yards per carry 1.3 ยท 5.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 39d ago
In a hard-fought battle in Week 7, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 24-13. This victory keeps the Vikings in the hunt for a playoff spot, while the Colts look to regroup as the season progresses.
Kyler Murray was the standout performer for Minnesota, throwing for 185 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make plays under pressure. He connected with Jordan Addison for a key 81 receiving yards, providing the Vikings with a reliable target downfield. Meanwhile, Jonathan Taylor led the Colts on the ground with 91 rushing yards, but his efforts fell short of overcoming Minnesota's offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Vikings were relentless, spearheaded by Andrew Van Ginkel, who recorded three sacks, consistently pressuring the Colts' quarterback. Harrison Smith's two interceptions were pivotal, changing the momentum and stifling any potential scoring drives from Indianapolis. The game's turning point came in the second half, when Smith's second pick set up a touchdown drive that extended Minnesota's lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 16/27 | 59% | 185 | 2 | 1 | 89.2 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 18/38 | 47% | 183 | 1 | 2 | 48.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| DJ GiddensHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 15 | 91 | 6.1 | 51 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 13 | 74 | 5.7 | 23 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 9 | 62 | 6.9 | 33 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Josh DownsWR | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 11 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jordan AddisonWR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 66 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Will MalloryTE | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Drew OgletreeTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest BucknerDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Major BurnsSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryce BoettcherWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin WalleyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Harrison SmithFS | 6 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Andrew Van GinkelMIKE | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerREDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo JacksonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Qwan'tez StiggersFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden KeyREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zemaiah VaughnCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-GaitherMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 2/2 | 1 | 37 |
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 1/1 | 3 | 43 |