Indianapolis
Colts
5-1
19
FINAL
30
Minnesota
Vikings
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a key matchup for both teams, the Minnesota Vikings secured a solid 30-19 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7 of the 2026 season. This win keeps the Vikings in the hunt for playoff positioning, while the Colts face a tough road ahead as they try to regain momentum.
Kyler Murray was the standout performer for Minnesota, throwing for 304 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Jordan Addison was his top target, racking up 150 receiving yards, while the Colts' Jonathan Taylor tried to keep pace with a strong performance of his own, rushing for 151 yards but unable to find the end zone.
Defensively, the Vikings made crucial plays to seal the game, with Byron Murphy Jr. snagging an interception that shifted the momentum in Minnesota's favor. Andrew Van Ginkel added pressure with a sack that disrupted the Colts' rhythm on offense. The turning point came in the second half when the Vikings' defense stifled a potential scoring drive from Indianapolis, allowing Minnesota to maintain control and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 20 | 12 | 304 | 2 | 0 | 137.4 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 32 | 19 | 244 | 0 | 2 | 57.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 20 | 151 | 7.5 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | WR | 5 | 150 | 30.0 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 100 | 20.0 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Drew Ogletree | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pierre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 38 |
| Will Reichard | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 25 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

