Minnesota finishes the comeback
The Minnesota Vikings erased a four-point halftime deficit to beat the Indianapolis Colts 16-10 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 7, improving to 6-0. Indianapolis fell to 2-5 with its third consecutive loss. The Colts scored seven points in the opening quarter and added three in the second to take a 10-6 lead into halftime. Neither team scored in the third quarter. Minnesota then produced 10 points in the fourth while Indianapolis went scoreless for the entire second half.
Murray and Hockenson lead Minnesota
Kyler Murray completed 14 of 24 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown, adding 39 rushing yards on five carries. T.J. Hockenson caught four of five targets for 35 yards and Minnesota’s lone touchdown reception. Justin Jefferson finished with four catches for 44 yards on seven targets. Jordan Mason carried 15 times for 68 yards, giving the Vikings steady production on the ground in a game with limited passing output on both sides. Minnesota followed wins over New Orleans and Miami with another victory, keeping its unbeaten start intact.
Taylor produces, but Colts stall
Jonathan Taylor led Indianapolis with 95 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. He also caught two passes for 15 yards, finishing with 110 yards from scrimmage. Seth McGowan added 46 rushing yards on 11 attempts and a two-yard reception. That ground production did not translate into enough scoring. Daniel Jones completed 13 of 22 passes for 108 yards with one interception and added 13 yards on four carries. Keenan Allen caught all three of his targets for 31 yards. The Colts defense recorded three sacks and allowed 275 yards and 16 points, but Indianapolis could not build on its first-half advantage.
Fantasy takeaways
Taylor delivered the game’s highest PPR total at 19.0 points, combining a rushing touchdown with two catches. Hockenson’s touchdown helped him reach 13.5 PPR points despite a modest yardage total. Murray finished with 13.9 points, while Will Reichard supplied 12.0. Jefferson’s seven targets yielded 8.4 PPR points, and Mason’s rushing work produced 6.8. Jones managed 3.6 points after throwing for 108 yards with an interception.
Week 8 road tests
Both teams travel in Week 8. Indianapolis visits the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Minnesota heads to the Detroit Lions. Both games are scheduled for Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. ET.