Vikings 11–28 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2020

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts?

K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 34.4% completion, -16.5% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -9.04 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Indianapolis Colts), 63.3% completion, +7.6% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +6.12 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts?

P. Rivers (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.12 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (-4.42 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 81-M.Alie-Cox INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Wilson (22-H.Smith) at MIN 5. 50-E.Wilson to MIN 5 for no gain (81-M.Alie-Cox, 11-M.Pi.

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 28–11 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 3–15 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Philip Rivers
Top passer: Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play: (11:04) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 81-O.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23…
Game date: 2020-09-20

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Minnesota Vikings 28–11 on 2020-09-20. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +6.12 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	3	0	0	8	0	11
Indianapolis Colts	0	15	3	10	0	28

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

MINMinnesota Vikings

+1MIN 15

+3MIN 10

+3MIN 20

+1MIN 15

+3MIN 26

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:05FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
IND 3
Score
3-0
(9:05) 5-D.Bailey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 11:51TD
Jawaan Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 5
Score
3-6
(11:51) (No Huddle) 28-J.Taylor left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 11:45XP
Reed Blankenship
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
3-7
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 5:01Safety
Kirk Cousins
Points+2
Yard line
IND 95
Score
3-9
(5:01) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (99-D.Buckner).
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:13FG
Reed Blankenship
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 10
Score
3-12
(1:13) 3-R.Blankenship 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:28FG
Reed Blankenship
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 20
Score
3-15
(:28) 3-R.Blankenship 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 9:30FG
Reed Blankenship
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 20
Score
3-18
(9:30) 3-R.Blankenship 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 14:04TD
Zach Pascal
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
3-24
(14:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 14-Z.Pascal for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 14:00XP
Reed Blankenship
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
3-25
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 8:52FG
Reed Blankenship
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 26
Score
3-28
(8:52) 3-R.Blankenship 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:27TD
Dylan Cook
Points+6
Yard line
IND 3
Score
9-28
(5:27) (Shotgun) 33-D.Cook right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:20Safety
Dylan Cook
Points+2
Yard line
IND 2
Score
11-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 33-D.Cook rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Philip Rivers · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +6.12 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
2Mo Alie-Cox · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.88 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
3Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
4Dylan Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.42 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
5Michael Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
6Parris Campbell · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +0.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
7Jordan Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +0.50 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
8Ashton Dulin · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Philip Rivers — IND · Passing

Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+6.12) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (-4.42 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 81-M.Alie-Cox INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Wilson (22-H.Smith) at MIN 5. 50-E.Wilson to MIN 5 for no gain (81-M.Alie-Cox, 11-M.Pittman).

Biggest single play (-5.11 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (11:04) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 81-O.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Moore at MIN 38. 23-K.Moore to MIN 22 for 16 yards (73-D.Samia).

Quarterback report card

Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 32 dropbacks · 34.4% completion · -16.5% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -9.04 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts) · 30 dropbacks · 63.3% completion · +7.6% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +6.12 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	-0.218	+0.042
Offensive success rate	35.8%	51.1%
Pass EPA/play	-0.282	+0.204
Rush EPA/play	-0.076	-0.056
Defensive EPA/play	-0.042	+0.218
Defensive success rate	48.9%	64.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: -0.22 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: +0.04 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +3.74 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, -14.61 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor (Q2 11:51)
Indianapolis Colts — Zach Pascal (Philip Rivers pass) (Q4 14:04)
Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook (Q4 5:27)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey (Q1 9:05)
Indianapolis Colts — Reed Blankenship (Q2 1:13)
Indianapolis Colts — Reed Blankenship (Q2 0:28)
Indianapolis Colts — Reed Blankenship (Q3 9:30)
Indianapolis Colts — Reed Blankenship (Q4 8:52)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the IND 3 (Q1 9:05) — (9:05) 5-D.Bailey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 15–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q2 11:51) — (11:51) (No Huddle) 28-J.Taylor left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 11:45) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the IND 95 (Q2 5:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (99-D.Buckner).; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIN 10 (Q2 1:13) — (1:13) 3-R.Blankenship 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIN 20 (Q2 0:28) — (:28) 3-R.Blankenship 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIN 20 (Q3 9:30) — (9:30) 3-R.Blankenship 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–8. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q4 14:04) — (14:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 14-Z.Pascal for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 14:00) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIN 26 (Q4 8:52) — (8:52) 3-R.Blankenship 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q4 5:27) — (5:27) (Shotgun) 33-D.Cook right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q4 5:20) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 33-D.Cook rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 81-M.Alie-Cox INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Wilson (22-H.Smith) at MIN 5. 50-E.Wilson to MIN 5 for no gain (81-M.Alie-Cox, 11-M.Pittman). [WPA -13.9% · EPA -4.42]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:46) — (11:46) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to 84-I.Smith (23-K.Moore). PENALTY on IND-96-D.Autry, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at IND 42 - No Play. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +2.68]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left intended for 19-A.Thielen INTERCEPTED by 37-K.Willis (32-J.Blackmon) at IND 28. 37-K.Willis to MIN 29 for 43 yards (78-D.Dozier). [WPA -6.9% · EPA -3.71]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 13:24) — (13:24) 2-B.Colquitt punts 36 yards to MIN 46, Center-58-A.Cutting. 21-N.Hines pushed ob at MIN 35 for 11 yards (23-M.Boone). [WPA -6.6% · EPA -1.31]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 5:43) — (5:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle to MIN 41 for 3 yards (50-E.Wilson). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +2.28]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q3 11:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 81-O.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Moore at MIN 38. 23-K.Moore to MIN 22 for 16 yards (73-D.Samia). [WPA -3.6% · EPA -5.11]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 81-M.Alie-Cox INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Wilson (22-H.Smith) at MIN 5. 50-E.Wilson to MIN 5 for no gain (81-M.Alie-Cox, 11-M.Pittman). [WPA -13.9% · EPA -4.42]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left intended for 19-A.Thielen INTERCEPTED by 37-K.Willis (32-J.Blackmon) at IND 28. 37-K.Willis to MIN 29 for 43 yards (78-D.Dozier). [WPA -6.9% · EPA -3.71]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:38) — (:38) 63-D.Pinter reported in as eligible. 17-P.Rivers kneels to MIN 20 for no gain. [EPA -3.39]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 9:05 · IND 3 · Score 3-0
(9:05) 5-D.Bailey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 11:51 · MIN 5 · Score 3-6
(11:51) (No Huddle) 28-J.Taylor left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 11:45 · MIN 15 · Score 3-7
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q2 5:01 · IND 95 · Score 3-9
(5:01) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (99-D.Buckner).
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 1:13 · MIN 10 · Score 3-12
(1:13) 3-R.Blankenship 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:28 · MIN 20 · Score 3-15
(:28) 3-R.Blankenship 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 9:30 · MIN 20 · Score 3-18
(9:30) 3-R.Blankenship 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 14:04 · MIN 2 · Score 3-24
(14:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 14-Z.Pascal for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 14:00 · MIN 15 · Score 3-25
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 8:52 · MIN 26 · Score 3-28
(8:52) 3-R.Blankenship 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 5:27 · IND 3 · Score 9-28
(5:27) (Shotgun) 33-D.Cook right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 5:20 · IND 2 · Score 11-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 33-D.Cook rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Kirk Cousins (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Philip Rivers (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts on 2020-09-20?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Minnesota Vikings 28-11 in Week 2, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Indianapolis Colts 15; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 8, Indianapolis Colts 10; Final: Minnesota Vikings 11, Indianapolis Colts 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q2 11:51) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — Z. Pascal (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 14:04) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q4 5:27) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q1 9:05, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — R. Blankenship (Q2 1:13, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — R. Blankenship (Q2 0:28, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — R. Blankenship (Q3 9:30, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — R. Blankenship (Q4 8:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts?

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 34.4% completion, -16.5% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -9.04 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts), 63.3% completion, +7.6% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +6.12 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts?

Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.12 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (-4.42 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 81-M.Alie-Cox INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Wilson (22-H.Smith) at MIN 5. 50-E.Wilson to MIN 5 for no gain (81-M.Alie-Cox, 11-M.Pi.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

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Indianapolis Colts

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

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