Colts at Vikings
Indianapolis Colts 38, Minnesota Vikings 22 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Colts 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Vikings 22 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPPeyton Manning 273 yds passingLaDainian Tomlinson 78 yds rushingTroy Williamson 132 yds receivingTyjuan Hagler 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 388 · 343Passing yards 273 · 264Rushing yards 115 · 79Completions 19/33 · 25/45Yards per carry 5.4 · 3.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 37d ago
In a decisive matchup, the Indianapolis Colts toppled the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 38-22 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Colts demonstrated their dominance, improving their standing as they push towards the postseason.
Peyton Manning led the charge for Indianapolis, throwing for 273 yards and showcasing his playmaking ability, while LaDainian Tomlinson added a solid ground game with 78 rushing yards. On the other side, Tarvaris Jackson kept the Vikings competitive with three touchdown passes, but it was not enough to overcome the Colts' offensive firepower. Troy Williamson shone for Minnesota as well, amassing 132 receiving yards in a losing effort.
Defensively, the Colts made a significant impact, with Tyjuan Hagler recording 10 total tackles and Kelvin Hayden snagging an interception that shifted momentum. The game’s turning point came late in the second quarter when Indianapolis capitalized on a turnover, scoring a touchdown that extended their lead and left the Vikings struggling to catch up. The Colts’ defense held firm in the second half, ensuring their victory and solidifying their playoff ambitions.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Peyton ManningQB | 19/33 | 58% | 273 | 3 | 0 | 114.8 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Tarvaris JacksonQB | 25/45 | 56% | 264 | 3 | 2 | 76.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| LaDainian TomlinsonHB | 13 | 78 | 6.0 | 37 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Marvin HarrisonWR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 18 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Peyton ManningQB | 5 | 3 | 0.6 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Reggie WayneWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas ClarkTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Chester TaylorHB | 18 | 64 | 3.6 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Troy WilliamsonWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tarvaris JacksonQB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Mewelde MooreHB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dominic RhodesHB | 6 | 7 | 1.2 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jermaine WigginsTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Marvin HarrisonWR | 6 | 96 | 16.0 | 35 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Reggie WayneWR | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 63 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Dallas ClarkTE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Terrence WilkinsWR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jerome CollinsTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LaDainian TomlinsonHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Troy WilliamsonWR | 10 | 132 | 13.2 | 20 | 2 | 28 | 1 |
| Bethel JohnsonWR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jason CarterWR | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Chester TaylorHB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jermaine WigginsTE | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dominic RhodesHB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Mewelde MooreHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| Tyjuan HaglerMIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Terrall RushingCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin HaydenCB | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwight FreeneyLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine BetheaSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlin JacksonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Vanden BoschREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bob SandersFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony McFarlandDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gary BrackettMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dan KleckoDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason DavidCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cato JuneWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick HarperCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Dwight SmithFS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Victor CooperWILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin WilliamsDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg BlueSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick WilliamsDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erasmus JamesLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin LeberWILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine WinfieldCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric GriffinCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spencer JohnsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenechi UdezeREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Darren SharperSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashad BakerFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles GordonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Adam VinatieriK | 1/1 | 5 | 40 |
| Vikings | |||
| Ryan LongwellK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |