- Q1 9:13TDINDJonathan Taylor 38 Yd Rush (Spencer Shrader Kick)7–0
- Q2 14:52FGMINWill Reichard 28 Yd Field Goal7–3
- Q2 6:37FGMINWill Reichard 47 Yd Field Goal7–6
- Q2 0:00FGINDSpencer Shrader 43 Yd Field Goal10–6
- Q4 14:36TDMINT.J. Hockenson 5 Yd pass from Kyler Murray (Will Reichard Kick)10–13
- Q4 1:39FGMINWill Reichard 52 Yd Field Goal10–16
Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings — 2026-10-25 Game Analysis
Final · Sun
ESPN game file
Recap
On October 25, 2026, the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Indianapolis Colts 16-10 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Minnesota improved to 6-0 for the first time since 2009. Its defense shut out Indianapolis throughout the second half and closed another tight game.
Harrison Smith intercepted Daniel Jones with 1:15 remaining to secure the result. The takeaway was Smith's 40th career interception. He returned it 15 yards before Minnesota finished the game with 2 kneel-downs.
The Vikings entered the fourth quarter trailing 10-6. Kyler Murray changed their position with a 35-yard scramble that ended at the Indianapolis 5-yard line. He then found T.J. Hockenson for Minnesota's only touchdown.
Blake Cashman led the defensive effort with 12 tackles and 2 sacks. He also recorded 3 quarterback hits and 4 passes defensed.
Jones completed 13 of 22 passes for 108 yards. Indianapolis finished with just 64 net passing yards and managed 48 total yards in the final quarter. Minnesota's defense had allowed only 3 fourth-quarter points through its first 6 games.
Official game highlights
Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings Game Highlights | NFL 2026 Season Week 7
Official source: NFL
Game stats
| Statistic | Indianapolis Colts | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 15 | 17 |
| Total yards | 218 | 275 |
| Net passing yards | 64 | 139 |
| Rushing yards | 154 | 136 |
| Yards per play | 3.7 | 4.9 |
| Third-down conversions | 8-15 | 3-11 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Red-zone conversions | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Penalties–yards | 6-46 | 4-24 |
| Time of possession | 31:50 | 28:10 |
Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings — NFL Game Analysis
Minnesota Vikings defeated Indianapolis Colts 16–10, a 6-point margin. Minnesota Vikings led in total offense, 275 to 218. Indianapolis Colts led in rushing yards, 154 to 136. Minnesota Vikings committed fewer turnovers, 0 to 1. Indianapolis Colts converted 8 of 15 third downs; Minnesota Vikings converted 3 of 11.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Indianapolis Colts
Passing
- #17Daniel Jones
Rushing
- #28Jonathan Taylor
- #20Seth McGowan
- #17Daniel Jones
Receiving
- #10Keenan Allen
- #13Laquon Treadwell
- #2Josh Downs
- #28Jonathan Taylor
- #85Drew Ogletree
- #80Deion Burks
- #20Seth McGowan
- #81Mo Alie-Cox
- #86Will Mallory
Defense
- #25A.J. Haulcy
- #51Akeem Davis-Gaither
- #95Adetomiwa Adebawore
- #99DeForest Buckner
- #91Jaylahn Tuimoloau
- #29Cam Taylor-Britt
- #27Justin Walley
- #7Charvarius Ward
- #59Germaine Pratt
- #0Cam Bynum
- #94Jerry Tillery
- #16Ashton Dulin
- #90Grover Stewart
- #58Austin Ajiake
- #33Kenneth Harris
- #10Keenan Allen
- #3Spencer Shrader
- #93Tim Smith
- #97Laiatu Latu
- #55Caden Curry
- #34Kapena Gushiken
- #52George Gumbs Jr.
Minnesota Vikings
Passing
- #1Kyler Murray
Rushing
- #27Jordan Mason
- #1Kyler Murray
- #33Aaron Jones Sr.
- #3Jordan Addison
Receiving
- #18Justin Jefferson
- #87T.J. Hockenson
- #14Jauan Jennings
- #3Jordan Addison
- #86Gavin Bartholomew
- #33Aaron Jones Sr.
- #27Jordan Mason
- #13Tai Felton
- #45Max Bredeson
Defense
- #51Blake Cashman
- #44Joshua Metellus
- #23James Pierre
- #61Jalen Redmond
- #26Theo Jackson
- #55Eric Wilson
- #22Harrison Smith
- #15Dallas Turner
- #50Levi Drake Rodriguez
- #31DeeJay Dallas
- #17Kyle Van Noy
- #7Byron Murphy Jr.
- #43Andrew Van Ginkel
- #2Isaiah Rodgers
- #24Jay Ward
- #0Ivan Pace Jr.
- #95Caleb Banks
- #41Jake Golday