Colts vs. Vikings final score, results: Justin Jefferson, tough defense lift Minnesota over Indianapolis on ‘SNF’ | Sporting News

Posted by November 3, 2024 Football
Colts vs. Vikings final score, results: Justin Jefferson, tough defense lift Minnesota over Indianapolis on ‘SNF’ | Sporting News

Despite heading into halftime with zero points on Sunday night, Minnesota walked away with its sixth win of the season.

Sam Darnold tossed all three of his touchdown passes in the second half as the Vikings beat the Colts 21-13 in Week 9’s edition of “Sunday Night Football.” Both sides had a slow offensive start in the inter-conference matchup, but as the Vikings relied on superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson to move the chains and capitalized on their red zone opportunities in the final two quarters.

Jefferson totaled seven receptions for a season-high 137 yards against Indianapolis, even mixing in a 22-yard completion to running back Aaron Jones and securing the football on an onside kick to seal the win.

Using Jefferson’s do-it-all night to eventually break through offensively, the Vikings’ defense continued to prove itself as one of the league’s best on Sunday as well. Minnesota totaled three sacks and an interception against Joe Flacco, who was starting in his first game since second-year Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was benched.

Flacco finished 16-for-27 with 179 passing yards, no touchdowns, and an interception against the Vikings, and the Colts’ offense struggled to string together good plays. After Indianapolis used a scoop-and-score on a fumble from Darnold to score in the second quarter, it never found the end zone after that.

For the Vikings, Sunday’s victory put an end to their brief two-game losing streak after a 5-0 start to the season. Minnesota needed the bounce-back win to reclaim some momentum in a competitive NFC North division, and head coach Kevin O’Connell’s group will now prepare for a road game at Jacksonville in Week 10.

Meanwhile, the quarterback change didn’t do much for Indianapolis, which fell to 4-5 this season. The Colts still have significant questions to answer as they refocus ahead of next week’s matchup against the Bills.

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Sunday night’s matchup between the Colts and Vikings. Here’s what you may have missed.

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Colts vs. Vikings score

  Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F
Colts 0 7 0 6 13
Vikings 0 0 14 7 21

Colts vs. Vikings updates, highlights from Week 9 ‘Sunday Night Football’ game

(All times ET)

11:14 p.m. — Justin Jefferson and the Vikings recover Indianapolis’ onside kick, putting any comeback hopes to rest. Minnesota’s strong second half propels it to its sixth win of the season.

Vikings 21, Colts 13

11:12 p.m. FIELD GOAL — Gay connects on a field goal from 54 yards out, pulling the Colts within one score. Just 28 seconds remain though, so they’d need a miracle to get the ball back and score in time.

11:10 p.m. — Flacco converts a 4th & 13 with a completion to Downs, but the quarterback is sacked once again on the play after. 

11:08 p.m. — Only making things worse for the Colts, Flacco is sacked both before and after the two-minute warning.

Vikings 21, Colts 10

11:02 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Instead of running the clock down more, Kevin O’Connell chooses to go with a passing play. Darnold connects with Oliver for a 14-yard score, putting Minnesota up by two scores with just over two minutes remaining. 

10:57 p.m. — Aaron Jones picks up a huge first down, moving the chains with under three minutes remaining in the game. Minnesota is winding the clock down as it approaches the end zone.

10:55 p.m. — Darnold finds Addison for a 21-yard gain as the Vikings look to expand on their lead.

10:49 p.m. — The Colts turn it over on downs. After running the ball past midfield, Flacco’s pass on 3rd & 2 falls incomplete, and they go for it on fourth down. Once again, Flacco can’t complete the pass, and the Vikings take over.

10:46 p.m. — Pierce makes a 15-yard catch for a Colts first down.

10:42 p.m. — Kwity Paye gets to Darnold for the Colts’ fourth sack of the game. Minnesota punts.

10:40 p.m. — Cam Akers is picking up chunk plays for the Vikings on the ground. His first three carries of Minnesota’s drive go for six, 13 and 12 yards.

Vikings 14, Colts 10

10:35 p.m. FIELD GOAL — Indianapolis makes good of its strong field position after the interception, but settles for a 42-yard field goal from Matt Gay to make it a four-point game. 

10:32 p.m. — Another interception! The first pass of the drive from Darnold is picked off by Nick Cross. Indianapolis gets the ball right back.

10:29 p.m. — Byron Murphy Jr. comes away with a huge interception on Flacco. The Vikings, still holding onto a one-score lead, will take over.

10:26 p.m. — Penalties push Indianapolis all the way back to a 2nd & 30, but Adonai Mitchell gets 22 of those yards back with an incredible toe tap on the sideline.

End of third quarter: Vikings 14, Colts 7

10:22 p.m. — Joe Flacco finds Downs on back-to-back plays, which combine for a gain of 28 yards. The Colts will have a second down to begin the fourth quarter. 

Vikings 14, Colts 7

10:16 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Darnold goes to Nailor for the score, giving Minnesota the lead. After a slow offensive start, the Vikings have heavily relied on Jefferson to get things moving once again.

10:11 p.m. — Justin Jefferson continues his big night. On a 3rd & 2, Darnold goes deep for Jefferson, who hauls in the pass and sets up another 1st & Goal for the Vikings.

10:09 p.m. — Darnold’s first pass of the new drive goes for 11 yards to tight end Josh Oliver.

10:03 p.m. — Michael Pittman’s first catch of the game set up a 3rd & 6, but Flacco’s next pass falls incomplete. Indianapolis punts, and the Vikings have an opportunity to take the lead.

10:00 p.m. — The Colts start their next drive off with two first down conversions.

Colts 7, Vikings 7

9:55 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Addison makes an incredible diving effort to reel in Darnold’s pass in the end zone, and the Vikings are finally on the board. It’s all tied in Minneapolis.

9:54 p.m. — A 10-yard catch for Jordan Addison sets up 1st & Goal for Minnesota.

9:50 p.m. — Sam Darnold hits TJ Hockenson for 19 yards, giving the Vikings a first down at the Colts’ 26-yard line.

9:48 p.m. — Minnesota gets the ball to begin the second half.

Halftime: Colts 7, Vikings 0

9:34 p.m. — Flacco takes a knee, sending the game to the break. Neither offense has scored in this one, as the Colts’ scoop-and-score is the difference on the scoreboard. Justin Jefferson is already up to 74 receiving yards, though.

9:29 p.m. — Another missed field goal. Darnold got sacked for a loss of 12 yards on second down, preventing the Vikings from finding the end zone. Instead, Reichard attempts a 31-yard field goal, but he hits it off of the upright. With just 13 seconds remaining in the second quarter, Minnesota hasn’t scored.

9:26 p.m. — The Colts struck out on another scoring opportunity with a missed field goal, but the Vikings are moving the ball well as the first-half clock ticks down. Jefferson picks up two big catches, which go for 22 and 24 yards.

9:20 p.m. — Neither offense is finishing its drives well so far. As the two-minute warning hits, Taylor picks up just one yard for the Colts on a 3rd & 19.

9:17 p.m. — Flacco finds Josh Downs and Alec Pierce for a pair of first downs, and the Colts are moving into Vikings territory.

9:13 p.m. — Minnesota’s drive stalled out, resulting in a 53-yard field goal attempt from Will Reichard. The kick is no good, and the Vikings remain scoreless with under six minutes remaining in the first half.

9:08 p.m. — Jones gets stuffed by Indianapolis on 3rd & 1 to bring up a Vikings fourth down, but they go for it and Darnold converts on a QB sneak to keep the drive alive.

Colts 7, Vikings 0

9:02 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — It’s a defensive score for the Colts! As Darnold is sacked by Grover Stewart, he loses the ball, and Kenny Moore II scoops it up for a 38-yard touchdown. The first points of the game come from a scoop-and-score in the second quarter.

9:00 p.m. — A Justin Jefferson pass? The wide receiver throws the ball to Jones, who converts a 3rd & 16 with a 22 yard catch-and-run. 

8:56 p.m. — After another three-and-out for the Colts, Minnesota takes over possession.

End of first quarter: Colts 0, Vikings 0

8:51 p.m. — The Vikings can’t overcome a 3rd & 16 after losing seven yards on a failed screen play for Jones. Indianapolis gets the ball back as the first quarter comes to a close.

8:48 p.m. — Justin Jefferson’s first reception of the game comes on a 20-yard play in the middle of the field to put Minnesota in Colts territory.

8:42 p.m. — Indianapolis can’t capitalize on the interception, going three-and-out. The Vikings will get the ball back with time ticking down in a scoreless first quarter.

8:37 p.m. — Another turnover to begin this matchup. On 3rd & 3, Darnold escapes pressure and looks for Hockenson in the end zone, but Zaire Franklin was ready for the ball. Franklin picks off the pass for a touchback.

8:32 p.m. — Aaron Jones’ first carry of the game goes for a 13-yard pickup, then TJ Hockenson makes his first catch of the night in his first game since last season.

8:28 p.m. — Fumble! Jonathan Taylor loses the ball on a handoff from Flacco, and the Vikings pick it up. Minnesota gets an early turnover and will send its offense out to the field.

8:26 p.m. — For the first time tonight, Indianapolis gets to a third down. Flacco finds Kylen Granson for 22 yards to keep the drive alive.

8:24 p.m. — They’ve kicked off in Minnesota. The Colts’ offense takes the field first.

7:37 p.m. — Sam Darnold and the Vikings are ready for “Sunday Night Football.”

6:58 p.m. — And the inactive list for Indianapolis:

6:57 p.m. — Minnesota’s inactive list tonight:

6:13 p.m. — Officially making his return tonight: Vikings tight end TJ Hockenson.

6:11 p.m. — Just over two hours from game time, here’s a look at the Colts’ uniforms tonight:

Colts vs. Vikings start time

  • Date: Sunday, Nov. 3
  • Time: 8:20 p.m. ET

The Colts and Vikings are set to kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday night. The game will be played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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What channel is Colts vs. Vikings on today?

  • TV channel (national): NBC (U.S) | TSN1/3/4/5, CTV (Canada)
  • Live stream: Peacock, Fubo (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)

“Sunday Night Football” between the Vikings and Colts will be broadcast on NBC, with fans looking to stream the game able to turn toward Peacock or Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users.

Canadian viewers can find the game on CTV or any of TSN1, 3, 4 or 5, and can stream the game through DAZN.

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Colts schedule 2024

Here’s a look at Indianapolis’ upcoming schedule after Week 9.

Date Opponent Time (ET)
Nov. 10 vs. Bills 1 p.m.
Nov. 17 at Jets 8:20 p.m.
Nov. 24 vs. Lions 1 p.m.
Dec. 1 at Patriots 1 p.m.
Bye    

Vikings schedule 2024

Here’s how the Vikings’ next few weeks look after their matchup against the Colts.

Date Opponent Time (ET)
Nov. 10 at Jaguars 1 p.m.
Nov. 17 at Titans 1 p.m.
Nov. 24 at Bears 1 p.m.
Dec. 1 vs. Cardinals 1 p.m.
Dec. 8 vs. Falcons 1 p.m.

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