Taylor makes hefty workload pay off as Colts beat Vikings
Jonathan Taylor looked right at home in his first NFL start.
National Football League
FINAL
Minnesota Vikings
11
Indianapolis Colts
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 |
| IND | 0 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 28 |
Lucas Oil Stadium · 2,500 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/9/26 | vs Buffalo Bills | L 6-23 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Detroit Lions | L 15-19 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Indianapolis Colts | W 16-10 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ New Orleans Saints | W 23-13 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Miami Dolphins | W 15-10 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:20 11-28
Dalvin Cook 3 Yd Run (Dalvin Cook Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 8:47 3-28
Rodrigo Blankenship 44 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:00 3-25
Zach Pascal 2 Yd pass from Philip Rivers (Rodrigo Blankenship Kick)
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Field Goal 9:27 3-18
Rodrigo Blankenship 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:24 3-15
Rodrigo Blankenship 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:10 3-12
Rodrigo Blankenship 28 Yd Field Goal
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Safety 4:54 3-9
DeForest Buckner Safety
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Touchdown 11:45 3-7
Jonathan Taylor 5 Yd Run (Rodrigo Blankenship Kick)
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Field Goal 9:01 3-0
Dan Bailey 21 Yd Field Goal
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IND
8 plays, 24 yards, 5:20 · End of Game
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MIN 5:20
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:20 11-28
Dalvin Cook 3 Yd Run (Dalvin Cook Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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IND 8:47
6 plays, 36 yards, 3:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:47 3-28
Rodrigo Blankenship 44 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 12:30
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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IND 14:00
10 plays, 65 yards, 6:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:00 3-25
Zach Pascal 2 Yd pass from Philip Rivers (Rodrigo Blankenship Kick)
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MIN 5:25
6 plays, 13 yards, 4:02 · Punt
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IND 9:27
4 plays, 2 yards, 1:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:27 3-18
Rodrigo Blankenship 38 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 10:53
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:15 · Interception
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IND 11:08
5 plays, 3 yards, 3:52 · Punt
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MIN
4 plays, 22 yards, 0:24 · Interception
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IND 0:24
4 plays, 9 yards, 0:21 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:24 3-15
Rodrigo Blankenship 38 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 0:45
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:25 · Interception
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IND 1:10
8 plays, 58 yards, 3:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:10 3-12
Rodrigo Blankenship 28 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 4:54
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:05 · Safety
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Safety 4:54 3-9
DeForest Buckner Safety
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IND 5:59
6 plays, 35 yards, 2:57 · Punt
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MIN 8:56
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:49 · Punt
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IND 11:45
4 plays, 35 yards, 1:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:45 3-7
Jonathan Taylor 5 Yd Run (Rodrigo Blankenship Kick)
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MIN 13:14
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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IND 14:53
16 plays, 67 yards, 9:08 · Interception
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MIN 9:01
13 plays, 75 yards, 5:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:01 3-0
Dan Bailey 21 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
MIN
IND
12
1st Downs
24
5
Passing 1st downs
10
3
Rushing 1st downs
11
4
1st downs from penalties
3
2-9
3rd down efficiency
3-11
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
47
Total Plays
67
175
Total Yards
354
3.7
Yards per Play
5.3
10
Total Drives
10
95
Passing
203
11/26
Comp/Att
19/25
3.3
Yards per pass
7.5
3
Interceptions thrown
1
3-18
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-11
80
Rushing
151
18
Rushing Attempts
40
4.4
Yards per rush
3.8
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-4
6-45
Penalties
9-93
3
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
3
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
21:35
Possession
38:25
Injuries
Indianapolis Colts
- A.J. Haulcy Questionable
- Akeem Davis-Gaither Questionable
- Mo Alie-Cox Questionable
- Justin Walley Out
- Arden Key Injured Reserve
Minnesota Vikings
- Jauan Jennings Questionable
- Kyle Van Noy Questionable
- Jay Ward Questionable
- Blake Cashman Questionable
- T.J. Hockenson Questionable
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