Indianapolis
Colts
3-3
20
FINAL
45
Minnesota
Vikings
0-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings secured a dominant 45-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7 of the 2026 season, further solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams vying for crucial positioning, the Vikings showcased their offensive prowess and defensive resilience throughout the contest.
Trevor Lawrence led the charge for Minnesota, throwing for four touchdown passes and establishing himself as the game’s standout quarterback. Meanwhile, Dontayvion Wicks was a key target, racking up 110 receiving yards and consistently finding openings in the Colts' secondary. Jeremiyah Love contributed on the ground with 65 rushing yards, helping to keep the Colts' defense off balance.
Defensively, the Vikings were relentless, with Marcus Jones making a significant impact by snagging two interceptions that shifted the momentum in their favor. Zack Baun also stood out with six total tackles, providing critical support in the defensive effort. The turning point of the game came in the second quarter when Lawrence's passing prowess and Jones' interceptions allowed Minnesota to build an insurmountable lead, ultimately sealing their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 47 | 25 | 53% | 296 | 2 | 3 | 60.2 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 32 | 21 | 66% | 261 | 4 | 1 | 117.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 15 | 65 | 4.3 | 21 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 7 | 42 | 6.0 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 10 | 39 | 3.9 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 82 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 71 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 7 | 72 | 10.3 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 11 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 7 | 59 | 8.4 | 18 | 2 | 21 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Jones | CB | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barryn Sorrell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresse | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 43 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 31 |

