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Vikings 16, Colts 10
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WhenSun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM ET
WhereU.S. Bank Stadium
OpponentIndianapolis Colts
Indianapolis ColtsContextNFL
Game Summary
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.
The game in 60 seconds
Vikings 16, Colts 10 Will Reichard 52 Yd Field Goal Next up: at Detroit Lions on November 1.
Three takeaways
Last scoring play
4 · 1:39 · Will Reichard 52 Yd Field Goal
Passing Yards
Kyler Murray · 14/24, 150 YDS, 1 TD
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Line
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| MIN | 0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 16 |
Scoring
- Jonathan Taylor 38 Yd Rush (Spencer Shrader Kick)7–0
- Will Reichard 28 Yd Field Goal7–3
- Will Reichard 47 Yd Field Goal7–6
- Spencer Shrader 43 Yd Field Goal10–6
- T.J. Hockenson 5 Yd pass from Kyler Murray (Will Reichard Kick)10–13
- Will Reichard 52 Yd Field Goal10–16
Team stats
| IND | MIN | |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-15 | 3-11 |
| Total Plays | 59 | 56 |
| Total Yards | 218 | 275 |
| Passing | 64 | 139 |
| Rushing | 154 | 136 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 31:50 | 28:10 |
Leaders
- MIN · Passing YardsKyler Murray · 14/24, 150 YDS, 1 TD
- MIN · Rushing YardsJordan Mason · 15 CAR, 68 YDS
- MIN · Receiving YardsJustin Jefferson · 4 REC, 44 YDS
- MIN · SacksBlake Cashman · 2
- MIN · TacklesBlake Cashman · 12
- IND · Passing YardsDaniel Jones · 13/22, 108 YDS, 1 INT
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