Indianapolis
Colts
2-4
20
FINAL
14
Minnesota
Vikings
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 20-14 in a closely contested Week 7 matchup of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Colts who emerged victorious, improving their standing as the season progresses.
Anthony Richardson Sr. led the Colts' offense with two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Jonathan Taylor was a force on the ground, racking up 95 rushing yards and consistently pushing the Colts' offense forward. Alec Pierce also made a significant impact, leading the team in receiving yards with 85, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game.
Defensively, the Colts made key plays that turned the tide in their favor. Grover Stewart was dominant in the trenches, recording 1.5 sacks that disrupted the Vikings' offensive rhythm. Sauce Gardner's interception was pivotal, halting a promising Minnesota drive and ultimately sealing the win for Indianapolis. The Colts' defense stepped up when it mattered most, proving to be the backbone of their hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 34 | 20 | 59% | 214 | 0 | 1 | 65.0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 32 | 18 | 56% | 177 | 2 | 0 | 92.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 26 | 95 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 15 | 50 | 3.3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 6 | 21 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 8 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 35 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 7 | 55 | 7.9 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Levi Drake Rodriguez | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zemaiah Vaughn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kapena Gushiken | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adetomiwa Adebawore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

