Colts vs Vikings 2024 Live Updates Score, Highlights for Sunday Night Football Week 9 Game

The Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings faced off in a highly anticipated “Sunday Night Football” matchup in Week 9 of the NFL season. Both teams came into the game with contrasting recent performances; the Vikings, despite a strong start with five consecutive wins, were looking to bounce back after two straight losses. In contrast, the Colts, who were sitting at .500, decided to shake things up by benching their young quarterback, Anthony Richardson, in favor of the veteran Joe Flacco.

Colts vs Vikings 2024

As the game unfolded, it became evident that the Colts’ defense was pivotal. Despite being outgained in total yardage, the Colts capitalized on key turnovers from the Vikings. A fumble recovery returned for a touchdown highlighted Indianapolis’s defensive prowess, giving them a narrow lead at halftime. With both teams eager to make their mark, the second half promised to be intense, as Minnesota sought to recover their earlier form while the Colts aimed to solidify their standing in the competitive AFC South.

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Colts vs Vikings First Half Summary

Summary
Details
Score
Colts 7, Vikings 0
Turnovers
2 turnovers for Vikings; 1 fumble returned for TD
Total Yards
Vikings: 194, Colts: 92
Key Play
Kenny Moore II’s 38-yard fumble return for TD

Colts vs Vikings Key Players

Player Name
Team
Joe Flacco
Colts
Sam Darnold
Vikings
Kenny Moore II
Colts
Justin Jefferson
Vikings

Colts vs Vikings Defensive Highlights

Defense Play
Team
Fumble Recovery TD
Colts
Interception
Colts
Sacks
Colts (3)

Special Teams Overview

Special Teams Action
Team
Missed Field Goals
Vikings (2)
Missed Field Goals
Colts (1)

Colts vs Vikings Offensive Stats

Offensive Metric
Colts
Vikings
Total Yards
92
194
Passing Yards
Flacco (Yards)
Darnold (Yards)
Rushing Yards
Taylor (Yards)
Jones (Yards)

Quarterback Comparison

Quarterback
Team
Performance
Joe Flacco
Colts
92 yards, 0 TDs
Sam Darnold
Vikings
169 yards, 0 TDs

Turnover Summary

Turnover Type
Team
Player
Fumble
Colts
Kenny Moore II
Interception
Vikings
Zaire Franklin
Fumble
Vikings
Sam Darnold

Colts vs Vikings Field Goal Attempts

Attempt Location
Team
Result
53 Yards
Vikings
Missed
31 Yards
Vikings
Missed
53 Yards
Colts
Missed

Coaching Decisions

Decision
Team
Outcome
Bench Anthony Richardson
Colts
Flacco starts
Offensive Strategy
Colts
Defense-focused

Colts vs Vikings Historical Matchup

Statistic
Value
All-Time Record
Colts 18-8-1
Last Meeting
December 2022

Second Half Expectations

Expectation
Team
Adjustments Needed
Vikings
Maintain Defense
Colts

Colts vs Vikings Standings Update

Team
Wins
Losses
Colts
4
4
Vikings
5
2

Colts vs Vikings Weather Conditions

Condition
Detail
Game Location
U.S. Bank Stadium
Weather
Indoors, rainy night

Colts vs Vikings Game Predictions

Analyst
Prediction
Lorenzo Reyes
Vikings 27-20
Tyler Dragon
Vikings 28-20
Richard Morin
Vikings 24-18

Colts vs Vikings Key Moments Recap

Moment
Description
First Touchdown
Kenny Moore II fumble recovery for TD
Missed Field Goals
Will Reichard’s two misses
Defensive Interception
Zaire Franklin’s end zone interception

Colts vs Vikings Summary

The Colts managed to lead at halftime despite being outplayed in yardage and first downs. Their defensive efforts, highlighted by a fumble return for a touchdown, kept them ahead. The Vikings, struggling with missed opportunities and turnovers, faced a challenge as they sought to regain their winning form in the second half. With adjustments necessary and both teams looking to capitalize on key moments, the second half promised to be a decisive battle for both squads.

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