Colts at Vikings
Indianapolis Colts 27, Minnesota Vikings 20 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Colts 27 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Vikings 20 0 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPAnthony Richardson Sr 197 yds passingJonathan Taylor 98 yds rushingT.J. Hockenson 84 yds receivingHarrison Smith 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 325 · 254Passing yards 197 · 146Rushing yards 128 · 108Completions 19/39 · 0/0Yards per carry 4.0 · 5.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 35d ago
The Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 27-20 in a tightly contested Week 7 matchup. With both teams vying for playoff positioning, the Colts secured a crucial victory to maintain their momentum in the 2026 season.
Offensively, Anthony Richardson Sr led the charge for the Colts with 197 passing yards, showcasing his ability to manage the game effectively. Jonathan Taylor contributed significantly on the ground, rushing for 98 yards and keeping the Vikings' defense on its toes. On the other side, J.J. McCarthy connected for one touchdown pass but struggled to find a rhythm against a resilient Colts defense.
Defensively, the game turned on a pivotal fourth-quarter stop, aided by the relentless pressure from the Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel, who recorded 1.5 sacks. Despite their efforts, including Jake Golday’s eight total tackles, the Vikings could not contain the Colts' offense when it mattered most. Jakobe Thomas's interception was a bright spot for Minnesota, but it ultimately wasn't enough to reverse the tide of the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 19/39 | 49% | 197 | 0 | 3 | 31.6 |
| Other | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 14/37 | 38% | 146 | 1 | 2 | 36.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 19 | 98 | 5.2 | 18 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| DJ GiddensHB | 9 | 25 | 2.8 | — | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 16 | 61 | 3.8 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Deion BurksWR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 18 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Tai FeltonWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh OliverTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| T.J. HockensonTE | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 33 | 1 | 32 | 1 |
| Keenan AllenWR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Mo Alie-CoxTE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| CJ AllenMIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arden KeyREDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce BoettcherWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest BucknerDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Harrison SmithFS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan OwensFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-GaitherMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay WardSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 2/2 | 2 | 41 |
| Other | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 2/2 | 3 | 50 |