Indianapolis
Colts
3-3
42
FINAL
10
Minnesota
Vikings
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Indianapolis Colts crushed the Minnesota Vikings 42-10 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. The Colts aimed to solidify their playoff positioning, and they did just that with an impressive performance on both sides of the ball.
Quarterback Daniel Jones was the star of the show, throwing for 253 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers effectively. Alec Pierce was a standout target, racking up 112 receiving yards, while James Cook III contributed with a solid ground game, adding 65 rushing yards to the Colts' offensive output.
Defensively, the Colts were equally impressive, with CJ Allen leading the team with five tackles. Chuck Clark made his mark with a sack and an interception, pivotal moments that stifled any momentum the Vikings attempted to build. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Clark's interception set up another quick touchdown for Indianapolis, effectively putting the game out of reach for Minnesota.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | QB | 14 | 12 | 86% | 253 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 14 | 6 | 43% | 80 | 1 | 1 | 55.6 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 16 | 8 | 50% | 76 | 0 | 2 | 23.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 19 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 9 | 49 | 5.4 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Seth McGowan | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 37 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 20 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 18 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 17 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Seth McGowan | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 36 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon Roberts | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 48 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

