{"id":887,"date":"2022-12-17T10:54:21","date_gmt":"2022-12-17T15:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/?p=887"},"modified":"2022-12-17T10:54:21","modified_gmt":"2022-12-17T15:54:21","slug":"game-notes-indianapolis-colts-at-minnesota-vikings-17-dec-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/game-notes-indianapolis-colts-at-minnesota-vikings-17-dec-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Notes: Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings (17-Dec-22)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s a week 15 NFL clash, the 4-8-1 Indianapolis Colts<\/a> lock up with the 10-3 Minnesota Vikings<\/a> 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<\/a> on Sunday, September 20, 2020. In their last 10 meetings, the Colts hold the lead 6-4.<\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

The Colts have lost their last 3 games, they have also lost 6 of their last 9 games on the road. <\/p>\n

The Vikings have won 9 of their last 11 games, and they have also won their last 2 games at home. <\/p>\n

According to the odds, the Vikings are favored by 3.5. The over\/under is set at 47.5. <\/p>\n

The Colts are paced by Matt Ryan<\/a> who has thrown for 2,875 yards, 13 td passes with 13 picks this year. Jonathan Taylor<\/a> has barreled for 861 yards with 4 TDs. Michael Pittman Jr.<\/a> has 76 catches for 755 yards and 2 TDs.<\/p>\n

The Vikings are led by Kirk Cousins<\/a> who has thrown for 3,358 yards, 20 td passes with 9 interceptions this season. Dalvin Cook<\/a> has rushed for 950 yards with 8 TDs. Justin Jefferson<\/a> has 99 catches for 1,500 yards and 6 TDs.<\/p>\n

The Colts are in 3rd in the AFC South. The Vikings lead the NFC North.<\/p>\n

Kirk Cousins is 0-1 against the Colts as a starter. <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

Next week the Colts host the the Los Angeles Chargers and the Vikings visit the New York Giants. <\/span><\/p>\n

Game Details<\/h3>\n

• 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<\/p>\n

TEAM STATS COMPARISON<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\n2022<\/th>\n<\/th>\nLAST 10<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/th>\nIND<\/th>\nMIN<\/th>\n<\/th>\nIND<\/th>\nMIN<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Record<\/td>\n4-8-1<\/td>\n10-3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n3-7<\/td>\n8-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Home Record<\/td>\n2-4<\/td>\n6-1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n1-4<\/td>\n4-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Away Record<\/td>\n2-4-1<\/td>\n4-2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n2-3<\/td>\n4-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Points Scored\/Game<\/td>\n16.1<\/td>\n24.0<\/td>\n<\/td>\n16.9<\/td>\n25.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Points Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n22.9<\/td>\n24.1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n23.7<\/td>\n25.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Point Differential<\/td>\n-89<\/td>\n-1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n-68<\/td>\n-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yards\/Game<\/td>\n318.0<\/td>\n342.0<\/td>\n<\/td>\n314.0<\/td>\n341.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yards Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n314.8<\/td>\n403.7<\/td>\n<\/td>\n314.7<\/td>\n400.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passing Yards\/Game<\/td>\n217.8<\/td>\n246.4<\/td>\n<\/td>\n215.1<\/td>\n248.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passing Yards Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n188.6<\/td>\n287.2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n173.8<\/td>\n290.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rushing Yards\/Game<\/td>\n100.2<\/td>\n95.6<\/td>\n<\/td>\n98.9<\/td>\n93.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rushing Yards Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n126.2<\/td>\n116.5<\/td>\n<\/td>\n140.9<\/td>\n110.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
First Downs\/Game<\/td>\n18.5<\/td>\n21.6<\/td>\n<\/td>\n18.0<\/td>\n21.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
First Downs Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n19.3<\/td>\n21.8<\/td>\n<\/td>\n19.0<\/td>\n21.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3rd Down Conv %<\/td>\n35.6<\/td>\n40.6<\/td>\n<\/td>\n35.8<\/td>\n43.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Opp 3rd Down Conv %<\/td>\n37.1<\/td>\n39.0<\/td>\n<\/td>\n37.7<\/td>\n40.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Turnover Margin<\/td>\n-14<\/td>\n+6<\/td>\n<\/td>\n-11<\/td>\n+6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Games<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

<\/p>\n

Indianapolis Colts 2022 Leaders<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n
PASSING<\/strong><\/td>\nC-A<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nINT<\/td>\nSK<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matt Ryan<\/td>\n290-428<\/td>\n2,875<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
RUSHING<\/strong><\/td>\nATT<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\nJonathan Taylor<\/td>\n192<\/td>\n861<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n66<\/td>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
RECEIVING<\/strong><\/td>\nREC<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\nMichael Pittman Jr.<\/td>\n76<\/td>\n755<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Minnesota Vikings 2022 Leaders<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n
PASSING<\/strong><\/td>\nC-A<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nINT<\/td>\nSK<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kirk Cousins<\/td>\n321-490<\/td>\n3,358<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
RUSHING<\/strong><\/td>\nATT<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\nDalvin Cook<\/td>\n213<\/td>\n950<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n81<\/td>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
RECEIVING<\/strong><\/td>\nREC<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\nJustin Jefferson<\/td>\n99<\/td>\n1,500<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n64<\/td>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Last 10 Meetings<\/h3>\n