It’s a week 15 NFL clash, the 4-8-1 Indianapolis Colts lock up with the 10-3 Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, December 17 with kickoff scheduled for 1:00PM ET at U.S. Bank Stadium. They recently played with the Colts defeating the Vikings 28-11 on Sunday, September 20, 2020. In their last 10 meetings, the Colts hold the lead 6-4.
The Colts are 3-7 over their last 10 games. And the Vikings have put together a 8-2 win-loss over their last 10 games.
The Colts have lost their last 3 games, they have also lost 6 of their last 9 games on the road.
The Vikings have won 9 of their last 11 games, and they have also won their last 2 games at home.
According to the odds, the Vikings are favored by 3.5. The over/under is set at 47.5.
The Colts are paced by Matt Ryan who has thrown for 2,875 yards, 13 td passes with 13 picks this year. Jonathan Taylor has barreled for 861 yards with 4 TDs. Michael Pittman Jr. has 76 catches for 755 yards and 2 TDs.
The Vikings are led by Kirk Cousins who has thrown for 3,358 yards, 20 td passes with 9 interceptions this season. Dalvin Cook has rushed for 950 yards with 8 TDs. Justin Jefferson has 99 catches for 1,500 yards and 6 TDs.
The Colts are in 3rd in the AFC South. The Vikings lead the NFC North.
Kirk Cousins is 0-1 against the Colts as a starter.
The Colts are among the the bottom in total team offense currently in the NFL.The Vikings are listed among the the bottom in total team defense currently in the NFL.
The Colts come in off a loss against the Dallas Cowboys 54-19 and the Vikings enter the contest following a an L to the Detroit Lions 34-23.
Next week the Colts host the the Los Angeles Chargers and the Vikings visit the New York Giants.
Game Details
• Matchup: Indianapolis Colts (IND) at Minnesota Vikings (MIN)
• Date: December 17, 2022
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: U.S. Bank Stadium
• TV: NFL NET
• U.S. Bank Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Snow; 18F; 88% humidity; wind: WNW 11 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2022 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND | MIN | IND | MIN | ||
| Record | 4-8-1 | 10-3 | 3-7 | 8-2 | |
| Home Record | 2-4 | 6-1 | 1-4 | 4-1 | |
| Away Record | 2-4-1 | 4-2 | 2-3 | 4-1 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 16.1 | 24.0 | 16.9 | 25.4 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 22.9 | 24.1 | 23.7 | 25.8 | |
| Point Differential | -89 | -1 | -68 | -4 | |
| Yards/Game | 318.0 | 342.0 | 314.0 | 341.4 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 314.8 | 403.7 | 314.7 | 400.8 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 217.8 | 246.4 | 215.1 | 248.2 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 188.6 | 287.2 | 173.8 | 290.6 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 100.2 | 95.6 | 98.9 | 93.2 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 126.2 | 116.5 | 140.9 | 110.2 | |
| First Downs/Game | 18.5 | 21.6 | 18.0 | 21.2 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 19.3 | 21.8 | 19.0 | 21.4 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 35.6 | 40.6 | 35.8 | 43.3 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 37.1 | 39.0 | 37.7 | 40.5 | |
| Turnover Margin | -14 | +6 | -11 | +6 | |
| Total Games | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | |
Indianapolis Colts 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Matt Ryan | 290-428 | 2,875 | 13 | 13 | 35 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Jonathan Taylor | 192 | 861 | 4 | 66 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Michael Pittman Jr. | 76 | 755 | 2 | 28 |
Minnesota Vikings 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Kirk Cousins | 321-490 | 3,358 | 20 | 9 | 33 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Dalvin Cook | 213 | 950 | 8 | 81 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Justin Jefferson | 99 | 1,500 | 6 | 64 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 20-Sep-20 | 1:00PM | INDIANAPOLIS COLTS d. Minnesota Vikings | 28-11 |
| Sun 18-Dec-16 | 1:00PM | Indianapolis Colts d. MINNESOTA VIKINGS | 34-6 |
| Sun 16-Sep-12 | 1:03PM | INDIANAPOLIS COLTS d. Minnesota Vikings | 23-20 |
| Sun 14-Sep-08 | 1:05PM | Indianapolis Colts d. MINNESOTA VIKINGS | 18-15 |
| Mon 08-Nov-04 | 9:00PM | INDIANAPOLIS COLTS d. Minnesota Vikings | 31-28 |
| Sun 24-Dec-00 | 4:15PM | INDIANAPOLIS COLTS d. Minnesota Vikings | 31-10 |
| Sun 21-Dec-97 | 1:00PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Indianapolis Colts | 39-28 |
| Sun 20-Nov-88 | 1:00PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Indianapolis Colts | 12-3 |
| Sun 12-Dec-82 | 1:00PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Baltimore Colts | 13-10 |
| Mon 25-Oct-71 | 9:00PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Baltimore Colts | 10-3 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| IND | MIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 6-4 | 4-6 |
| Home Record | 4-0 | 4-2 |
| Away Record | 2-4 | 0-4 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Ryan | 5532-8431 | 65.6% | 62,610 | 380 | 183 | 485 | 4-6 (10) |
| Kirk Cousins | 3146-4713 | 66.8% | 35,951 | 243 | 100 | 274 | 1-2 (3) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Matt Ryan W-L last 20 games as a starter: 7-13
• Matt Ryan last 20 games vs. Minnesota Vikings: 3-4
• Kirk Cousins W-L last 20 games as a starter: 14-6
• Kirk Cousins last 20 games vs. Indianapolis Colts: 0-1
Player Trends
• Jonathan Taylor has 5 straight games with at least 70+ rushing yards
• Kirk Cousins has 3 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Justin Jefferson has 3 straight games with at least 5+ catches
Game Injuries
Indianapolis Colts: Kenny Moore (CB) Ankle – Out; Brandon Facyson (CB) Illness – Out; Mike Strachan (WR) Concussion – Out
Minnesota Vikings: Garrett Bradbury (C) Back – Questionable; Harrison Phillips (DT) Back – Questionable; Danielle Hunter (LB) Neck – Questionable; Cameron Dantzler (CB) Illness – Questionable; Patrick Jones (LB) Illness – Questionable
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Minnesota Vikings
• Spread: 3.5
• Over/Under: 47.5
Betting Trends
| Indianapolis Colts | Minnesota Vikings | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 2-3-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 4-6-0 | 5-3-2 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 6-4-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 6-2-2 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 6-4-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog | 7-3-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 4-6-0 | 7-3-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Indianapolis Colts: +100000
• Minnesota Vikings: +2500
Colts vs. Vikings Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Minnesota Vikings d. Indianapolis Colts 26-22
• GFA Model: Minnesota Vikings d. Indianapolis Colts 26-22