Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Indianapolis Colts 16-10 on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium. A couple of milestones were reached for the Vikings in the game. Kicker Will Reichard completed his 36th straight field goal and broke Gary Anderson’s previous streak of 35 straight in 1998. Safety Harrison Smith also recorded his 40th Interception of his career, tying him with Ed Sharockman for 3rd all-time in Vikings history. As for the Vikings offense, quarterback Kyler Murray finished with 150 yards passing and threw a TD to tight end T.J. Hockenson in the 4th quarter. Murray also added 39 yards on the ground. Running back Jordan Mason led the rushing attack for Minnesota with 68 yards on 15 carries. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson led the receiving corps with 4 receptions for 44 yards. Place kicker Will Reichard finished the day 3-for-4 on field goals and converted his only extra point attempt in the contest. Defensively, the guys got after Colts quarterback Daniel Jones for 4 sacks, including 2 sacks by LB Blake Cashman and half sacks by OLB Dallas Turner, S Harrison Smith, LB Eric Wilson and DT Jalen Redmond. Harrison Smith also added his game sealing interception late in the 4th. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including the Vikings defense only giving up 64 yards in the air to the Colts, the Vikings continuing to win the turnover battles, the offensive gameplan’s commitment to the run, Blake Cashman’s big day and the guys do a quick look ahead at the matchup in Detroit next week. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O’Connell and Kyler Murray’s press conferences and more are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.
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