Minnesota Vikings

2022 - 12 - 17

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Vikings vs. Colts Week 15 Inactives (Vikings.com)

By Craig Peters. The Minnesota Vikings (10-3) on Saturday announced the following players will be inactive against the Indianapolis Colts (4-8-1) Week 15:.

Cornerback Brandon Facyson Cornerback Parry Nickerson Cornerback Kalon Barnes

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Vikings vs. Colts prediction, odds, line, spread: 2022 NFL picks ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's model revealed its NFL picks and NFL predictions for Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings on Saturday.

[See which team to pick here](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/colts-vs-vikings-lines-odds-spread-pick-best-bets-for-nfl-week-15-matchup-from-proven-model/#ttag=12142022_agg_cbssports_picks_football_nfl_model_ColtsVikingsWeek15). The Syracuse product has 131 total tackles, but is fourth in the NFL in solo stops (79). Hockenson](/nfl/players/2251097/t-j-hockenson/) provides Minnesota with a big target over the middle. Vikings](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/game-forecast/NFL_20221217_IND@MIN/) and just locked in its picks and NFL predictions. The Colts head into this game ranked third in pass defense (188.6). [Adam Thielen](/nfl/players/2059362/adam-thielen/) is a possession receiver with outstanding body control. [Dalvin Cook](/nfl/players/2130893/dalvin-cook/) is a dynamic and electric ball-carrier. [You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/colts-vs-vikings-lines-odds-spread-pick-best-bets-for-nfl-week-15-matchup-from-proven-model/#ttag=12142022_agg_cbssports_picks_football_nfl_model_ColtsVikingsWeek15). Here are several [NFL odds](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/odds/) and betting lines for Colts vs. The Florida State product is sixth in the NFL in carries (213) and rushing yards (950), but is tied for 10th in rushing touchdowns (eight). [NFL](/nfl/) game 10,000 times, is up more than $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated [NFL picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/picks/) since its inception. Minnesota is favored by 3.5 points in the latest Colts vs.

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Vikings' brutal blunders lead to worst first-half deficit in 20 years (Fox News)

The Minnesota Vikings are one win away from clinching the NFC North, but it's going to be difficult to accomplish that win after they allowed 33 first-half ...

Then, he fumbled on the next play during a four-yard run. McLaughin kicked a field goal after that turnover on downs. Instead, an Indianapolis player shot through the Vikings’ blockers and got a hand on the punt, sending it sky-high. But they only mustered four plays before sending in the punt team to give the Colts the ball back. One more win clinched an NFC North title and a trip to the playoffs. Bank Stadium crowd in shock.

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How to Watch the Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings - NFL ... (mlive.com)

The Vikings look to put themselves in line for a division title when they take on the Colts in a special Saturday afternoon matchup.

[FuboTV (Free Trial)](https://www.fubo.tv/lp/football/?bgvideo=nfl.mp4&title=Live%20Football.%20Stream%20and%20DVR.&priceline=*Regional%20and%20mobile%20restrictions%20apply&cta=Get%207-Day%20Free%20Trial%20Now&irad=356362&irmp=1810040&subId3=xid:fr1660040391777djd xid:fr1670961922207ehc) [Check out the NFL standings and results on NFL.com](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=126006X1587345&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfl.com%2Fstandings%2F&xcust=xid:fr1670961922207adj) xid:fr1670961922207aej), [Sling](https://www.sling.com/shows/monster-energy-nascar-cup-series), [DirecTV Stream](https://www.directv.com/stream/sports/) They have lost three-straight games, and six of their last seven dating back Reich’s final days on the sidelines. They will have a four-game lead over the Lions in the NFC North, and are holding the second-best record in the conference. The Vikings are having one of their best seasons in some time.

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The Minnesota Vikings' Are Imploding Vs. Indy And It's Comedy Gold (sportsmockery.com)

The Minnesota Vikings never gave off the feel of a true contender. Indianapolis decided to prove that in one half of football.

The best part is the Chicago Bears will have a chance to add to their misery. The Minnesota Vikings close out the season with a visit to Soldier Field. They don’t run the ball well and have one of the worst defenses in the league. At 10-2, they were convinced they had the right to be called the second-best team in the league. They’re a team that took advantage of an easier schedule, got some outrageous luck along the way, and is finally running out of it down the stretch. Every phase contributed to the disaster.

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Vikings fans explode on Twitter after embarrassing first half vs. Colts (The Viking Age)

Following a disastrous first half from their team against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Minnesota Vikings fans expressed their anger on Twitter.

Minnesota Vikings fans take to Twitter to express their anger after first half vs. What was supposed to be an opportunity for the Minnesota Vikings to get back on track, the purple and gold delivered an embarrassing performance against the Indianapolis Colts in the first half Following a disastrous first two quarters from their team against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Minnesota Vikings fans expressed their anger on Twitter.

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Vikings complete largest comeback in NFL history with OT win over ... (Sportsnet.ca)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings completed the biggest comeback in NFL history, erasing a 33-point deficit by beating the Indianapolis Colts 39-36 ...

Jefferson left the game twice for a brief examination following jarring hits to the chest. 4, the Colts came back fresh from their bye week and stunned the Vikings with a 33-0 halftime lead that was the second-largest in the NFL this season. Jefferson had 12 catches for 123 yards and a touchdown and raised his season total to 1,623 receiving yards. The Vikings were given the recovery, but the play was blown dead. Outscored 33-0 in the fourth quarter of their most recent game, a 54-19 loss to Dallas on Dec. Dallis Flowers returned the opening kickoff 49 yards, and the Colts were in scoring position within seconds. According to Sportradar data, this was only the second loss in 1,551 regular-season or playoff games in the league since 1930 in which a team had a 30-plus-point lead and lost. Then Cousins hit Dalvin Cook for a 64-yard touchdown on a screen pass on the next play and T.J. The previous regular season comeback record was 28 points in 1980 when San Francisco rallied from down 35-7 to win 38-35. Hockenson for the 2-point conversion to tie the game before the 2-minute warning. Osborn — who had a touchdown and a career-high 157 yards — for 15 yards, Adam Thielen for 21 yards and Justin Jefferson for 13 yards to move into range. The Vikings took this rally all the way to their second possession of OT, after punting on their first one.

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Vikings clinch NFC North with biggest comeback in NFL history (Sports Illustrated)

Minnesota trailed 33-0 at the half and the game still came down to the wire.

Down 23-0, the Vikings appeared to gain momentum when Michael Pittman fumbled and Sullivan picked up the loose ball and returned it for a touchdown. The next play was magical: a screen pass to Cook that he took 64 yards to the house for a touchdown. Cousins missed on his next three throws and then Christian Darrisaw was flagged for a false start, putting the Vikings in a 4th-and-15 situation at the Indy 45. Then one of the biggest moments of the day happened with 3:23 to go when Deon Jackson fumbled and Chandon Sullivan scooped it up and brought it back for what appeared to be a touchdown. Osborn for a 2-yard touchdown to cap a seven-play, 88-yard drive to make it 33-7 with 8:52 left in the third quarter. They moved into Colts territory before a holding call on Ezra Cleveland made it 3rd-and-24 at their own 42 when Cousins threw short to Hockenson to the Indy 39.

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Vikings clinch NFC North title with biggest comeback in NFL history (NFL.com)

The Minnesota Vikings are back in the playoffs -- clinching the NFC North division title in historic fashion on Saturday. The Vikings stormed back from a ...

Hockenson](https://www.nfl.com/players/t-j-hockenson/) on the two-point attempt to force OT. A lot of phases, a lot of plays, a lot of plays I'd love to have back in the second half, too, but we'll take it." [Kirk Cousins](https://www.nfl.com/players/kirk-cousins/) and the Vikings mounted a furious rally over the final two frames, punctuated by [Dalvin Cook](https://www.nfl.com/players/dalvin-cook/)'s 64-yard catch and run that pulled Minnesota within two. With a playoff berth and a home game sewn up, they have an outside chance at moving past the No. "We just pulled off the biggest comeback in NFL history, OK. Saturday's shocking result appeared to be the furthest possible outcome after the first 30 minutes.

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Vikings charge back from 33-0 deficit to complete largest comeback ... (ESPN)

Minnesota clinched the NFC North in grand fashion, both with the historic comeback and by reaching 10 wins in one-scores games.

McLaughlin arrived as a temporary solution to the team's kicking dilemma, after the release of struggling veteran [Rodrigo Blankenship](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3915165/rodrigo-blankenship). Silver lining: The Colts entered Week 15 projected to have the seventh overall pick in the next NFL draft. [Chase McLaughlin](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3150744/chase-mclaughlin) had another impressive day, booting five field goals as the Colts' offense struggled to finish drives. appeared to fumble on a third-down catch in the second quarter, with the Vikings recovering and returning it for a potential touchdown. [39-36 overtime victory](/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401437904) over the [Indianapolis Colts](/nfl/team/_/name/ind/indianapolis-colts). But there was another call earlier that went in the Colts' favor but could have created needed momentum for the Vikings. [New England Patriots](/nfl/team/_/name/ne/new-england-patriots) in Super Bowl LI. The Colts have found new and creative ways to lose this season, and their recent tendency is to fall apart in second halves. Cousins is the third quarterback in Vikings franchise history to throw four passing TDs in the second half of a game, joining Tommy Kramer (2x) and Fran Tarkenton, according to Elias Sports Bureau. Indianapolis managed just three points in the game's final 40 minutes (second half and overtime). What we saw Saturday has never happened in the history of the NFL 2 playoff seed over the [San Francisco 49ers](/nfl/team/_/name/sf/san-francisco-49ers).

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Minnesota Vikings rally from 33-point deficit to complete largest ... (CNN)

The Minnesota Vikings rallied from a 33-point deficit at halftime to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 39-36, completing the largest comeback in NFL history.

Hockenson on the two-point conversion to tie the game. Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins connected with tight end T.J. [rallied from a 33-point deficit ](https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/21/sport/dallas-cowboys-minnesota-vikings-intl-spt/index.html)at halftime to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 39-36, completing the largest comeback in NFL history.

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Comeback-king Vikings set NFL rally record in win vs. Colts (TSN)

Scoreboard ; Las Vegas-raiders LV 16 ; Houston Texans HOU 23 ; Cleveland Browns CLE 10 ; New York-jets NYJ 12 ; Philadelphia Eagles PHI 48.

The first one was returned by Julian Blackmon for a 17-yard touchdown that made it 30-0 in the second quarter. 4, the Colts came back fresh from their bye week and stunned the Vikings with a 33-0 halftime lead that was the second-largest in the NFL this season. Jefferson had 12 catches for 123 yards and a touchdown and raised his season total to 1,623 receiving yards. Jefferson left the game twice for brief examination following jarring hits to the chest. Outscored 33-0 in the fourth quarter of their most recent game, a 54-19 loss to Dallas on Dec. Then Cousins hit Dalvin Cook for a 64-yard touchdown on a screen pass on the next play and T.J. Dallis Flowers returned the opening kickoff 49 yards, and the Colts were in scoring position within seconds. The previous regular season comeback record was 28 points in 1980, when San Francisco rallied from down 35-7 to win 38-35. Hockenson for the 2-point conversion to tie the game before the 2-minute warning. Osborn — who caught the first score and had a career-high 157 yards — for 15 yards. He found Adam Thielen — who had the second of three fourth-quarter touchdown passes — for 21 yards. They blew a 32-point lead (35-3) and lost to Buffalo (41-38) in overtime.

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Vikings vs. Colts Game Observations: A Comeback for the Ages ... (Vikings.com)

MINNEAPOLIS — The NFC North belongs to the Vikings. Minnesota secured its first division crown five years to the day after it's most recent title by ...

The Colts wound up punting, and the Vikings took over at their own 10. Chunk plays: The Vikings were able to pop four different plays for gains of at least 12 during the drive. Hockenson) [1 play, 64 yards, 0:13 time of possession] The Colts lost running back Jonathan Taylor early in the game. Indianapolis took over at the Minnesota 31 again and again added a field goal despite not gaining any yards. Jefferson was shaken up two plays later on the snap before the interception. The Vikings (11-3) have clinched the NFC North Championship following their 39-36 win vs. The Vikings managed to tie the game when Dalvin Cook caught a short screen pass and took it the distance for a 64-yard strike. Officials ruled forward progress was stopped on both plays before deciding the second had been forced out. 2 seed in the NFC Playoff standings. Minnesota won the coin toss before overtime and opted to receive. The four touchdown passes tied his career high in a single game.

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Vikings Beat Colts for Biggest Comeback in NFL History (The New York Times)

The Vikings were down by 33 points to Indianapolis, but they scored five touchdowns in the second half to force overtime.

But, in the end, he was happy to create a miracle of his own. Hockenson for a two-point conversion to tie the game. After the Colts added a field goal to push their lead to 36-7, the Vikings added another touchdown on a 1-yard run by C.J. After the Vikings took over with just over two minutes remaining, running back Dalvin Cook sprinted 64 yards for a score. Though a review showed that the runner had fumbled the ball and Sullivan had recovered it, Minnesota was not awarded the touchdown. Cousins was intercepted, but the Colts could not convert the turnover into points. But the officials had ruled that the runner was down by contact. The Colts’ offense repeatedly stalled, allowing Cousins and the Vikings time to keep chipping away at their deficit. games on Saturday, with the teams six wins apart in the standings. The Indianapolis-Minnesota showdown was supposed to be the sleepiest of the three N.F.L. The Vikings (11-3) have now won 10 of their games by one score, and none in more dramatic fashion than on Saturday. They returned one blocked punt for a touchdown and returned an interception for another score.

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Minnesota Vikings claim biggest comeback win in NFL history to ... (The National)

Trailing 33-0 at halftime, Vikings fight back to win 39-36 after overtime in Minneapolis.

He threw for a career-high 460 yards, including 417 in the second half and overtime. Their defense then forced a punt and the Vikings had the ball at their own 10 yard line with 1:41 to play. But we've got to play better." "That's the first goal, we've been able to secure that. Cousins connected on three touchdown passes in the fourth quarter. Cousins directed a six-play, 60-yard drive capped by Joseph's game-winner.

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Minnesota Vikings re-write NFL history in 'unbelievable' 122-year first (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Kirk Cousins was the hero as the Minnesota Vikings shocked the Indianapolis Colts with the biggest comeback in NFL history. Read more here.

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Most Ridiculous Moments From the Minnesota Vikings' Historic ... (The Ringer)

Minnesota came back from a 33-0 deficit to beat the Colts and win the NFC North. How on earth did it happen? And what does it mean for Indianapolis's Jeff ...

On top of that, the officials handed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty to Minnesota’s Chandon Sullivan—the guy who returned both fumbles-that-never-happened into the end zone for non-touchdowns. It’s even more absurd that the refs blew the whistle to stop the play, considering the general officiating policy has been to let things play out, allowing for an instant replay review in case of referee error. It’s a failure of the whole concept of Jeff Saturday that he sucks at keeping his team motivated, leading to massive meltdowns in critical moments. Embarrassing miss here by the officials on an obvious fumble. And today, this: A 33-point blown lead, the largest in NFL history. The odds were on the Colts’ side here—and unfortunately, so was the ball. But his big failure was on a quarterback sneak that could’ve helped Indianapolis ice the game in the fourth quarter. On the very first drive of the game, the Colts got down to the goal line, and handed Moss the ball on 3rd-and-1 from the 1. On both throws, Jalen Reagor was the target—and on both throws, Reagor had come into the game because of an injury on the prior play to Jefferson. [lost a fumble that set up a Vikings touchdown](https://twitter.com/Sports_24x7_/status/1604221168734568448). That meant the Colts went with Zack Moss, who had a total of seven carries with Indianapolis since being traded by Buffalo at the deadline. [Brett Favre said there was a “99.9 chance” ](https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2576685)he’d retire a Packer (he didn’t); in 2012, a rookie Giants running back, David Wilson, said he was as effective as birth control, and [“99.9 percent of the time I’m going to come through for you](https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/shutdown-corner/giants-rookie-david-wilson-compares-himself-birth-control-142531043--nfl.html)” (his career ended after 21 games because of a neck injury); more recently, Steelers rookie WR [George Pickens said he’s open 99 percent of the time](https://www.nfl.com/news/george-pickens-frustrated-by-lack-of-opportunities-99-percent-of-the-time-i-m-op) (he’s not), and so on and so forth.

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Minnesota Vikings make greatest comeback in NFL history to win ... (Arizona Sports)

The Minnesota Vikings completed the biggest comeback in NFL history, erasing a 33-point deficit by beating the Indianapolis Colts, 39-36.

4, the Colts came back fresh from their bye week and stunned the Vikings with a 33-0 halftime lead that was the second-largest in the NFL this season. Jefferson left the game twice for a brief examination following jarring hits to the chest. The Vikings were given the recovery, but the play was blown dead. Outscored 33-0 in the fourth quarter of their most recent game, a 54-19 loss to Dallas on Dec. Then Cousins hit Dalvin Cook for a 64-yard touchdown on a screen pass on the next play and T.J. According to Sportradar data, this was only the second loss in 1,551 regular-season or playoff games in the league since 1930 in which a team had a 30-plus-point lead and lost.

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