Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 39–36 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 36–0 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jordan Jefferson
- Top passer
- Kirk Cousins
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:20) 14-R.Wright punt is BLOCKED by 59-I.Odenigbo, Center-42-A.DePaola, RECOVERED by IND…
- Game date
- 2022-12-17
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Indianapolis Colts 39–36 on 2022-12-17, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 36–0 halftime lead. Jordan Jefferson posted a game-high +8.67 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 17 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 0 | 14 | 22 | 6 | 39 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts
(9:15) 7-C.McLaughlin 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
(8:20) 14-R.Wright punt is BLOCKED by 59-I.Odenigbo, Center-42-A.DePaola, RECOVERED by IND-57-J.Domann at MIN 24. 57-J.Domann for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
(3:55) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 35-D.Jackson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
(13:11) 7-C.McLaughlin 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
(10:46) 7-C.McLaughlin 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
(5:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 5-J.Reagor INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Blackmon at MIN 17. 32-J.Blackmon for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
(:12) 7-C.McLaughlin 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
7-C.McLaughlin kicks 74 yards from IND 35 to MIN -9. 26-K.Nwangwu to MIN 27 for 36 yards (20-N.Cross).
(8:26) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 17-K.Osborn for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(4:59) 7-C.McLaughlin 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
(1:19) 30-C.Ham up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-75-B.O'Neill, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(12:59) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 18-J.Jefferson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(5:34) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(2:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 4-D.Cook for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Cousins pass to 87-T.Hockenson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:07) 1-G.Joseph 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
END GAME
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 9:15FG Chase McLaughlinPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 8
- Score
- 3-0
(9:15) 7-C.McLaughlin 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 8:20TD Points+6
- Yard line
- IND 66
- Score
- 9-0
(8:20) 14-R.Wright punt is BLOCKED by 59-I.Odenigbo, Center-42-A.DePaola, RECOVERED by IND-57-J.Domann at MIN 24. 57-J.Domann for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 8:12XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 10-0
7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 3:55TD Drake JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 16-0
(3:55) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 35-D.Jackson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 3:51XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 17-0
7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 13:11FG Chase McLaughlinPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 10
- Score
- 20-0
(13:11) 7-C.McLaughlin 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 10:46FG Chase McLaughlinPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 31
- Score
- 23-0
(10:46) 7-C.McLaughlin 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 5:57TD Julian BlackmonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 88
- Score
- 29-0
(5:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 5-J.Reagor INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Blackmon at MIN 17. 32-J.Blackmon for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 5:50XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 30-0
7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:12FG Chase McLaughlinPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 9
- Score
- 33-0
(:12) 7-C.McLaughlin 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:08FG Chase McLaughlinPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 35
- Score
- 33-0
7-C.McLaughlin kicks 74 yards from IND 35 to MIN -9. 26-K.Nwangwu to MIN 27 for 36 yards (20-N.Cross).
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 8:26TD K.J. OsbornPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 33-6
(8:26) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 17-K.Osborn for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 8:22XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 33-7
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 4:59FG Chase McLaughlinPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 34
- Score
- 36-7
(4:59) 7-C.McLaughlin 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:19TD C.J. HamPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 36-13
(1:19) 30-C.Ham up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-75-B.O'Neill, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:13XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 36-14
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 12:59TD Jordan JeffersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 8
- Score
- 36-20
(12:59) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 18-J.Jefferson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 12:53XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 36-21
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:34TD Adam ThielenPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 36-27
(5:34) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:30XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 36-28
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:28TD Dylan CookPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 64
- Score
- 36-34
(2:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 4-D.Cook for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:15Safety Kirk CousinsPoints+2
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 36-36
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Cousins pass to 87-T.Hockenson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
OT 0:07FG Greg JosephPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 22
- Score
- 36-39
(:07) 1-G.Joseph 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
OT 0:03FG Points+3
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 36-39
END GAME
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.67 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 2K.J. Osborn · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.61 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 3Dylan Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
- 4Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +6.55 total EPA · 67 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 5Adam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 6
Josh Woods · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.64 EPA/play - 7
Ashton Dulin · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play - 8
Michael Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.98 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
Jordan Jefferson — MIN · Receiving
Jordan Jefferson posted the highest total EPA (+8.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
Jordan Jefferson's top snap (+2.90 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 18-J.Jefferson to IND 48 for 20 yards (25-R.Thomas; 32-J.Blackmon). PENALTY on IND-25-R.Thomas, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at IND 48.
Biggest single play (-6.73 EPA): Ryan Wright — (8:20) 14-R.Wright punt is BLOCKED by 59-I.Odenigbo, Center-42-A.DePaola, RECOVERED by IND-57-J.Domann at MIN 24. 57-J.Domann for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 67 dropbacks · 50.7% completion · -6.2% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +6.55 total EPA
- Matt Ryan (Indianapolis Colts) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -8.6% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.113 | -0.152 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.8% | 41.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.071 | +0.041 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.278 | -0.464 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.152 | +0.113 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.6% | 56.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts -0.11, Minnesota Vikings -0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.11 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.15 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 18 drives, -11.92 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 19 drives, -17.68 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — JoJo Domann
- Indianapolis Colts — Drake Jackson (Matt Ryan pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Julian Blackmon
- Minnesota Vikings — K.J. Osborn (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — C.J. Ham
- Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Jefferson (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook (Kirk Cousins pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — Chase McLaughlin
- Indianapolis Colts — Chase McLaughlin
- Indianapolis Colts — Chase McLaughlin
- Indianapolis Colts — Chase McLaughlin
- Indianapolis Colts — Chase McLaughlin
- Indianapolis Colts — Chase McLaughlin
- Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 17–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q1 9:15) — (9:15) 7-C.McLaughlin 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 66 (Q1 8:20); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 8:12) — 7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 3:55) — (3:55) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 35-D.Jackson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 3:51) — 7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 19–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIN 10 (Q2 13:11) — (13:11) 7-C.McLaughlin 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIN 31 (Q2 10:46) — (10:46) 7-C.McLaughlin 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 88 (Q2 5:57); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 5:50) — 7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIN 9 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) 7-C.McLaughlin 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the IND 35 (Q2 0:08) — 7-C.McLaughlin kicks 74 yards from IND 35 to MIN -9. 26-K.Nwangwu to MIN 27 for 36 yards (20-N.Cross)..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q3 8:26) — (8:26) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 17-K.Osborn for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 8:22) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIN 34 (Q3 4:59) — (4:59) 7-C.McLaughlin 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 1:19) — (1:19) 30-C.Ham up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-75-B.O'Neill, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 1:13) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 22–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the IND 8 (Q4 12:59) — (12:59) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 18-J.Jefferson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 12:53) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 5:34) — (5:34) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 5:30) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the IND 64 (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 4-D.Cook for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q4 2:15) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Cousins pass to 87-T.Hockenson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Overtime: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the IND 22 (OT 0:07) — (:07) 1-G.Joseph 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal (OT 0:03) — END GAME.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (OT 1:49) — (1:49) 6-M.Haack punts 38 yards to MIN 18, Center-46-L.Rhodes, downed by IND-16-A.Dulin.
- Minnesota Vikings (OT 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson to IND 27 for 13 yards (59-I.Odenigbo). PENALTY on IND-59-I.Odenigbo, Defensive Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at IND 27.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 4-D.Cook for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (OT 0:48) — (:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen to IND 40 for 21 yards (34-I.Rodgers).
- Minnesota Vikings (OT 4:58) — (4:58) 14-R.Wright punts 26 yards to IND 13, Center-42-A.DePaola, fair catch by 33-D.Flowers.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:20) — (8:20) 14-R.Wright punt is BLOCKED by 59-I.Odenigbo, Center-42-A.DePaola, RECOVERED by IND-57-J.Domann at MIN 24. 57-J.Domann for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 5:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 5-J.Reagor INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Blackmon at MIN 17. 32-J.Blackmon for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:33) — (7:33) (No Huddle) 4-D.Cook up the middle to IND 31 for 4 yards (44-Z.Franklin; 26-R.McLeod). FUMBLES (44-Z.Franklin), RECOVERED by IND-34-I.Rodgers at IND 30. 34-I.Rodgers to IND 34 for 4 yards (19-A
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 4-D.Cook for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 9:15 · MIN 8 · Score 3-0
(9:15) 7-C.McLaughlin 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 8:20 · IND 66 · Score 9-0
(8:20) 14-R.Wright punt is BLOCKED by 59-I.Odenigbo, Center-42-A.DePaola, RECOVERED by IND-57-J.Domann at MIN 24. 57-J.Domann for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 8:12 · MIN 15 · Score 10-0
7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 3:55 · MIN 1 · Score 16-0
(3:55) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 35-D.Jackson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 3:51 · MIN 15 · Score 17-0
7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 13:11 · MIN 10 · Score 20-0
(13:11) 7-C.McLaughlin 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 10:46 · MIN 31 · Score 23-0
(10:46) 7-C.McLaughlin 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 5:57 · IND 88 · Score 29-0
(5:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 5-J.Reagor INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Blackmon at MIN 17. 32-J.Blackmon for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 5:50 · MIN 15 · Score 30-0
7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:12 · MIN 9 · Score 33-0
(:12) 7-C.McLaughlin 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · IND 35 · Score 33-0
7-C.McLaughlin kicks 74 yards from IND 35 to MIN -9. 26-K.Nwangwu to MIN 27 for 36 yards (20-N.Cross). - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 8:26 · IND 2 · Score 33-6
(8:26) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 17-K.Osborn for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 8:22 · IND 15 · Score 33-7
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 4:59 · MIN 34 · Score 36-7
(4:59) 7-C.McLaughlin 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 1:19 · IND 1 · Score 36-13
(1:19) 30-C.Ham up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-75-B.O'Neill, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 1:13 · IND 15 · Score 36-14
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 12:59 · IND 8 · Score 36-20
(12:59) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 18-J.Jefferson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 12:53 · IND 15 · Score 36-21
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 5:34 · IND 1 · Score 36-27
(5:34) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 5:30 · IND 15 · Score 36-28
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:28 · IND 64 · Score 36-34
(2:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 4-D.Cook for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 2:15 · IND 2 · Score 36-36
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Cousins pass to 87-T.Hockenson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — OT 0:07 · IND 22 · Score 36-39
(:07) 1-G.Joseph 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — OT 0:03 · Score 36-39
END GAME
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Jordan Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Kirk Cousins (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings on 2022-12-17?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Indianapolis Colts 39-36 in Week 15, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 17, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 19, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 3, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Minnesota Vikings 22; Q5: Indianapolis Colts 0, Minnesota Vikings 6; Final: Indianapolis Colts 36, Minnesota Vikings 39.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Domann (Q1 8:20) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Jackson (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 3:55) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Blackmon (Q2 5:57) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Osborn (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 8:26) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Ham (Q3 1:19) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Jefferson (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 12:59) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 5:34) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 2:28) Indianapolis Colts field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q1 9:15, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q2 13:11, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q2 10:46, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q2 0:12, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q3 4:59, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (OT 0:07, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (OT 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings?
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 50.7% completion, -6.2% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +6.55 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Indianapolis Colts), 51.4% completion, -8.6% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.64 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings?
Jordan Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.67 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 16 snaps. Their top snap (+2.90 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 18-J.Jefferson to IND 48 for 20 yards (25-R.Thomas; 32-J.Blackmon). PENALTY on IND-25-R.Thomas, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, en.
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 39-36 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W
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