Colts vs. Vikings score, live updates: Joe Flacco takes over for ...
The Minnesota Vikings and Indianapolis Colts face off in Week 9, with both teams looking for some change as the season hits its midway point. The Vikings got off to a blistering 5-0 start and Sam Darnold had found his way into the MVP discussion. Now, after a couple of losses in a row, the Vikings are looking to get back on track in a crowded NFC North, with all four teams in the division firmly in the playoff mix.
Indianapolis is making a change at quarterback heading into Week 9, turning to Joe Flacco over Anthony Richardson, who, in addition to tapping out for a play because he was tired in Week 8, has not played well this season, completing just 44% of his passes with four touchdown passes and seven interceptions. Through that, though, the Colts are 4-4 and very much alive in the AFC playoff picture, entering the Week 9 "Sunday Night Football" matchup just a half-game out of the final AFC wild-card spot.
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Location: U.S. Bank Stadium | Minneapolis
TV Channel: NBC
Streaming: Peacock, Fubo
Live28 updates
Mon, November 4, 2024 at 4:33 AM GMT+1
This is the VERY next play after the Byron Murphy interception, and Nick Cross came up with a giant play for the Colts, and they're starting at the 25-yard-line in plus territory.
Mon, November 4, 2024 at 4:31 AM GMT+1
After a spectacular catch by rookie A.D. Mitchell on a 2nd and 30 to get it to 3rd and 8, Joe Flacco found Byron Murphy — the problem with that is that he's in purple, and not white and blue. First down Vikings after another bad mistake by the Indy offense.
Mon, November 4, 2024 at 4:27 AM GMT+1
Josh Downs makes a big 3rd down catch to to get Indianapolis into Minnesota territory.
Mon, November 4, 2024 at 4:18 AM GMT+1
Jalen Nailor's first catch of the game goes for a touchdown, and the Vikings are now matching the scoreboard to their statistical advantage. Sam Darnold is 26-of-30 for 255 yards and a pair of touchdown passes.
Mon, November 4, 2024 at 4:14 AM GMT+1
18 in purple is just a monster on the field. Seven catches, 137 yards after this beauty.
Mon, November 4, 2024 at 3:57 AM GMT+1
Nine plays and 70 yards on this first scoring drive for the Minnesota Vikings, and Addison made a spectacular catch for his second touchdown of the year.
Mon, November 4, 2024 at 3:55 AM GMT+1
Jordan Addison on the grab to make it 1st and Goal as the Vikings try to avoid another Reichard field goal attempt.
Mon, November 4, 2024 at 3:51 AM GMT+1
They've gained a bunch of yards tonight, but still need a spark — must be nice to be the Vikings to have this guy to get you started when you need to get things going.
Mon, November 4, 2024 at 3:34 AM GMT+1
Minnesota has 13 first downs and has out gained the Colts nearly 2-to-1 in this first half, but the miscues have been devastating. Two missed field goals, two turnovers — one of which was turned into the game's only score — and a turnover on downs. Justin Jefferson has four catches for 74 yards and Sam Darnold ia 13-for-16 for 138 yards.
If there's any good news for Minnesota, its that Indianapolis' offense had just five first downs and 92 yards in the first half.
Mon, November 4, 2024 at 3:29 AM GMT+1
The sack puts Minnesota in a 3rd and 20 from the 21 yard line
Mon, November 4, 2024 at 3:27 AM GMT+1
When it rains, it pours and the Vikings are inside the red zone
Mon, November 4, 2024 at 3:26 AM GMT+1
Justin Jefferson is heating up. His second catch went for 22, and Minnesota is on the move again.
Mon, November 4, 2024 at 3:25 AM GMT+1
In a first half that's been largely devoid of highlights, another lowlight for the Colts — a drive that has come up empty again in a game that hasn't seen an offensive score as we approach halftime.
Mon, November 4, 2024 at 3:15 AM GMT+1
And the Vikings remain scoreless. Minnesota offense has turned the ball over on downs, has the Darnold pick, the sack-fumble and now a missed field goal. That would make it seem like the Vikings' offense isn't working, but they already have 11 first downs in the game and 150 yards of offense midway through the second quarter. Colts still lead 7-0.
Mon, November 4, 2024 at 3:03 AM GMT+1
Grover Stewart with a sack-fumble and Kenny Moore grabbed it for the scoop-n-score. While the game was still scoreless, the Colts needed that shot in the arm after having trouble moving the ball over their past few possessions.
Mon, November 4, 2024 at 3:01 AM GMT+1
How does this even get scored in fantasy? Great throw by Justin Jefferson on this 3rd and 16.
Mon, November 4, 2024 at 2:56 AM GMT+1
The Defenses are in control of the game right now. Indianapolis' receivers are having trouble getting open, and unlike the first drive, aren't winning first down with Jonathan Taylor on the ground.
Mon, November 4, 2024 at 2:54 AM GMT+1
Jefferson's first catch went for 20 yards. Sam Darnold has been mostly sharp early. While he has the one interception, thats the only pass he's thrown that wasn't caught was that pick, and is 9-for-10 after the first quarter.
Mon, November 4, 2024 at 2:45 AM GMT+1
A short drive with a couple of Flacco incompletions, following that interception gives Minnesota the ball back with just over four minutes left in the first quarter.
Mon, November 4, 2024 at 2:39 AM GMT+1
Much like the the Colts, the Vikings' first drive ends in a turnover, with Sam Darnold throwing his sixth interception of the year. Also, much like Indy's first drive, Minnesota got what the wanted running Aaron Jones. Darnold will have to protected the ball better, although he did make a nice play to buy some extra time.
