Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings Recap NOV 3TH 2024
Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings Recap NOV 3TH 2024
Sam Darnold threw three touchdown passes in the second half and the Minnesota Vikings held on for a 21-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night in Minneapolis.
Jordan Addison, Jalen Nailor and Josh Oliver had one touchdown reception apiece for Minnesota (6-2), which bounced back from a two-game skid. Darnold completed 28 of 34 passes for 290 yards, the three touchdowns and two interceptions, and Justin Jefferson finished with seven catches for a game-high 137 yards.
Cornerback Kenny Moore II scored the only touchdown for the Colts (4-5) on a fumble recovery. Joe Flacco completed 16 of 27 passes for 179 yards and one interception.
The Vikings outgained the Colts 415-227.
After being held scoreless in the first half, Minnesota pulled even at 7-7 on the opening drive of the third quarter. Darnold rolled right and passed to Addison, who made a one-handed catch in the back of the end zone for a 4-yard touchdown.
Minnesota scored again to grab a 14-7 advantage with 2:49 remaining in the third quarter. Darnold connected with Nailor for a 7-yard touchdown to finish a nine-play, 80-yard drive.
Indianapolis cut its deficit to 14-10 with 12:41 to go in the fourth quarter. Matt Gay drilled a 42-yard field goal just inside the left upright.
The Vikings grabbed a two-score lead with 2:05 left in the fourth quarter. Darnold kept the ball on a play-action fake and found Oliver near the front left pylon for a 14-yard touchdown.
Gay made a 54-yarder to bring the Colts within 21-13 with 28 seconds remaining.
Jefferson recovered the Colts' last-ditch onside kick to secure the victory for Minnesota.
The Colts' defense provided the only points of the first half.
Defensive lineman Grover Stewart applied pressure and forced a fumble by Darnold. Moore scooped up the ball and sprinted 38 yards for a touchdown to put Indianapolis on top 7-0 with 10:56 to go in the first half.
Vikings left tackle Cam Robinson made his team debut less than a week after he was acquired from the Jacksonville Jaguars.