Indianapolis
Colts
3-3
55
FINAL
10
Minnesota
Vikings
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Minnesota Vikings 55-10 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. The Colts' commanding victory not only showcased their offensive prowess but also solidified their position in the playoff race as they continue to build momentum in the second half of the season.
Leading the charge for Indianapolis was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr, who threw for 351 yards and three touchdowns, effectively dismantling the Vikings' secondary. Running back Jonathan Taylor added to the offensive onslaught with a stellar performance, rushing for 175 yards, while Brian Thomas Jr. emerged as a key target, racking up 138 receiving yards and a touchdown. The Colts' offensive execution was nothing short of impressive, with big plays coming at critical moments throughout the game.
Defensively, the Colts were equally effective, with CJ Allen snagging an interception that helped shift the momentum firmly in their favor. Juanyeh Thomas led the team with three total tackles, contributing to a strong defensive effort that kept the Vikings at bay. The turning point came early in the second half, when Allen's interception led to a quick touchdown, extending the Colts' lead and effectively sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 19 | 13 | 351 | 3 | 0 | 150.7 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 23 | 5 | 99 | 1 | 3 | 19.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 15 | 175 | 11.7 | 4 | 51 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 9 | 16 | 1.8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 3 | 138 | 46.0 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 5 | 128 | 25.6 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Smith | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juanyeh Thomas | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haason Reddick | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adetomiwa Adebawore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jay Ward | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 50 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 32 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

