Colts at Vikings
Indianapolis Colts 36, Minnesota Vikings 32 · LMKW2S
Final Score
Colts 36 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Vikings 32 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPBryce Young 438 yds passingBhayshul Tuten 55 yds rushingDalton Schultz 214 yds receivingMax Melton 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 438 · 341Passing yards 395 · 249Rushing yards 43 · 92Completions 23/49 · 12/30Yards per carry 3.6 · 6.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 35d ago
In a thrilling Week 7 showdown, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings by a score of 36-32, enhancing their playoff positioning in the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams sought to solidify their standing in the competitive landscape of the league.
Colts quarterback Bryce Young delivered an impressive performance, throwing for a staggering 438 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise under pressure. Meanwhile, Dalton Schultz emerged as his favorite target, racking up 214 receiving yards and finding the end zone, proving to be a game-changer for Indianapolis' offense. The duo's chemistry was evident as they repeatedly exploited the Vikings' secondary.
On the defensive side, the Colts made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, highlighted by Christian Benford's crucial interception. While the Vikings' Max Melton led the team with five tackles and Travon Walker contributed with 1.5 sacks, it was the Colts' ability to capitalize on turnovers that ultimately sealed the victory. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Young connected with Schultz for a touchdown, putting the Colts ahead for good.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 23/49 | 47% | 438 | 4 | 3 | 80.1 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 12/30 | 40% | 260 | 4 | 1 | 97.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 11 | 44 | 4.0 | 20 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 12 | 55 | 4.6 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Dalton SchultzTE | 10 | 214 | 21.4 | 104 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 23 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 31 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Malachi FieldsWR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 5 | 133 | 26.6 | 47 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 7 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 25 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jauan JenningsWR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 24 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| Christian BenfordCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Omar SpeightsWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Max MeltonCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Marques SigleSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Zack BaunWILL | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian BennettCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trenton SimpsonWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-DemersonFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea DennisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney BrownSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown IIIDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashtyn DavisFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Travon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eugene AsanteMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| JK ScottP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey SlyeK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |