The Minnesota Vikings beat the Indianapolis Colts 16-10 on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, closing the game on 10 unanswered points to stay unbeaten at 6-0. Will Reichard made three field goals, including a 52-yarder with 1:39 left, to put the game away after Indianapolis led for most of the afternoon.
T.J. Hockenson caught a 5-yard touchdown pass from Kyler Murray early in the fourth quarter to give Minnesota its first lead of the game at 13-10. Jonathan Taylor led the Colts with 95 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries, but Indianapolis managed just 3.7 yards per play and converted only 8 of 15 third downs turned into stalled drives in the second half as the Vikings defense tightened up.
Takeaways From Minnesota’s Win Over Indianapolis
Minnesota’s defense closed the door late
The Colts scored on their opening drive when Taylor broke a 38-yard touchdown run, then added a field goal before halftime to take a 10-6 lead. But Indianapolis was shut out over the final two quarters. Blake Cashman anchored that effort with 12 tackles and two sacks, and Harrison Smith sealed the Vikings’ turnover-free day with an interception off Daniel Jones.
Kyler Murray and the running game controlled the clock
Murray finished 14 of 24 for 150 yards and the go-ahead touchdown to Hockenson, adding 39 rushing yards on five carries, including a 35-yard run. Jordan Mason added 68 yards on 15 carries. Minnesota out-gained Indianapolis 275 to 218 in total yards and posted 4.9 yards per play to the Colts’ 3.7.
Reichard’s leg made the difference in a low-scoring game
Will Reichard went 3 of 4 on field goals, hitting from 28, 47 and 52 yards. His 52-yard kick with 1:39 remaining in the fourth quarter provided the final margin in a game where neither offense found consistent rhythm in the red zone. Minnesota was just 1 of 2 in the red zone, while Indianapolis went 0 for 1.
Player Of The Game: Kyler Murray
Murray completed 14 of 24 passes for 150 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions, posting a 90.6 passer rating. He also rushed five times for 39 yards, including the game’s longest run from scrimmage at 35 yards, giving Minnesota a dual-threat answer every time Indianapolis’s defense pressured the pocket.
Vikings Vs Colts By The Numbers
Minnesota out-gained Indianapolis 275 to 218 in total yards despite running two fewer plays, 56 to 59. The Vikings also won the penalty battle, committing four penalties for 24 yards compared to six for 46 yards by the Colts. Minnesota finished with zero turnovers while Indianapolis gave the ball away once on Smith’s interception. Jonathan Taylor’s 95 rushing yards accounted for more than 60% of the Colts’ total rushing output of 154 yards, and his 38-yard touchdown run was the longest play of the game for either team.
What It Means
Minnesota improved to 6-0 and sits atop the NFC North, ahead of Chicago (5-2) and Green Bay (4-2). The Vikings have allowed just 74 points through six games this season. Indianapolis fell to 2-5, dropping further back in the AFC South behind Jacksonville (4-2) and Houston (2-4).
What’s Next
The Vikings host their next opponent at U.S. Bank Stadium as they aim to extend their unbeaten streak. The Colts return home to Lucas Oil Stadium.
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