Indianapolis
Colts
4-0
38
FINAL
54
Minnesota
Vikings
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings topped the Indianapolis Colts in a high-scoring affair, finishing with a final score of 54-38 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the Vikings' position in the playoff race as they continue to build momentum mid-season.
Randall Cunningham was the standout performer for Minnesota, throwing for five touchdowns while guiding the Vikings to a dominant offensive display. Anthony Richardson Sr. of the Colts also had a remarkable game, racking up 430 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the explosive Minnesota offense. Keenan Allen was impressive as well, tallying 243 receiving yards for Indianapolis and proving to be a reliable target throughout the game.
Defensively, the Vikings made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Trevon Diggs intercepted two passes, providing the Vikings with key turnovers that ultimately helped secure the victory. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Diggs' second interception led to a quick touchdown drive, putting Minnesota ahead and giving them the cushion they needed to outlast the Colts in the second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 36 | 18 | 50% | 430 | 4 | 5 | 90.9 |
| Randall Cunningham | QB | 42 | 32 | 76% | 405 | 5 | 1 | 135.4 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 12 | 63 | 5.3 | 19 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 11 | 41 | 3.7 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bret Webber | RT | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keenan Allen | WR | 8 | 243 | 30.4 | 42 | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 9 | 167 | 18.6 | 81 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 8 | 102 | 12.8 | 55 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Carlos Burrell | CB | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 31 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 40 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Brandon Favors | CB | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 26 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Noah Borden | QB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Kareem Greenfield | LT | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jamie Knight | LEDG | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Trevon Capers | CB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Thomas | WR | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| James Pierre | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnny Colangelo | FS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby bryant | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dwight Freeney | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Bradham | LT | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Bradham | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Trapp | LG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Charles Demmings | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Jaramillo | LT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Dustin Maye | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Ortiz | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Gardiner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jose Guy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Diaz | LT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phillip Barnett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Escobar | LG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Martinez | TE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bernal | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 5 | 53 |
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 44 |
| Josh Childs | TE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

