Final/OT2022 Week 15

U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN

Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings, Week 15 2022

Indianapolis Colts

Away

36

Minnesota Vikings

HomeWon

39

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Colts171630036
Vikings001422339

IND 36MIN 39 Final/OT

  • Passing leader

    Kirk Cousins

    MIN · QB

    34.4PPR pts

    34/54, 460 YDS, 4 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    K.J. Osborn

    MIN · WR

    31.7PPR pts

    10 REC, 157 YDS, 1 TD

  • Colts leader

    Michael Pittman Jr.

    IND · WR

    19.0PPR pts

    10 REC, 60 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Julian Blackmon

    IND

    1 INT, 1 TD, 4 TKL

Vikings 39, Colts 36: Minnesota wins it in overtime

Minnesota trailed 33–0 at halftime, regulation ended 36–36, and the Vikings won it 39–36 in overtime. The Vikings finished with a 518–341 edge in total offense and averaged 6.0 yards per play.

The Colts went 6-for-19 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Vikings kept the ball for 33:20.

The two teams meet again in Week 7 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +1.7 yards/play MIN 6.0 · IND 4.3
  • +177 total yards MIN 518 · IND 341
  • +1% third-down rate MIN 33% · IND 32%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Vikings Won

Minnesota won the efficiency and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Colts vs Vikings
ColtsStatVikings
4.3Yards per play6.0
341Total yards518
32%Third-down conversion33%
Other team stats
79Plays86
1Turnovers3
36:37Time of possession33:20

Scoring Summary

The Vikings scored five touchdowns and one field goal; the Colts scored three touchdowns and five field goals.

Scoring plays, Colts vs Vikings
TimeTeamPlayINDMIN
1st quarter
9:11INDChase McLaughlin 26-yard FG Takes lead30
8:12INDJoJo Domann 24-yard TD Extends leadChase McLaughlin XP100
3:51INDMatt Ryan → Deon Jackson, 1-yard TD Extends leadChase McLaughlin XP170
2nd quarter
13:07INDChase McLaughlin 28-yard FG Extends lead200
10:41INDChase McLaughlin 49-yard FG Extends lead230
5:50INDJulian Blackmon 17-yard interception return TD Extends leadChase McLaughlin XP300
0:08INDChase McLaughlin 27-yard FG Extends lead330
3rd quarter
8:22MINKirk Cousins → K.J. Osborn, 2-yard TDGreg Joseph XP337
4:53INDChase McLaughlin 52-yard FG Extends lead367
1:13MINC.J. Ham 1-yard TD runGreg Joseph XP3614
4th quarter
12:53MINKirk Cousins → Justin Jefferson, 8-yard TDGreg Joseph XP3621
5:30MINKirk Cousins → Adam Thielen, 1-yard TDGreg Joseph XP3628
2:15MINKirk Cousins → Dalvin Cook, 64-yard TD Ties gameKirk Cousins → T.J. Hockenson, 2-pt conversion3636
Overtime
0:03MINGreg Joseph 40-yard FG Game winner3639

Fantasy Points: Colts vs Vikings, Week 15 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Kirk CousinsMINQB34.4 PTSQB3
  2. K.J. OsbornMINWR31.7 PTSWR2
  3. Justin JeffersonMINWR30.3 PTSWR3
  4. Dalvin CookMINRB27.0 PTSRB2

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Kirk CousinsMINQB34.4QB334/544604220099.3Start/Sit →
Matt RyanINDQB11.3QB2419/331821030083.1

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
K.J. OsbornMINWR31.7WR2WR———16101571Start/Sit →
Justin JeffersonMINWR30.3WR3WR———16121231Start/Sit →
Dalvin CookMINRB27.0RB2RB1795044951
Michael PittmanINDWR19.0WR13WR23001410600
Adam ThielenMINWR13.1WR30WR———43411
Deon JacksonINDRB10.6RB31RB135501111
T.J. HockensonMINTE8.3TE19TE———93330Start/Sit →
Zack MossINDRB8.1RB39RB248101000
Kylen GransonINDTE5.4TE27TE———22340Start/Sit →
Ashton DulinINDWR5.0WR65WR15022250Start/Sit →
Jelani WoodsINDTE4.6TE29TE———11360
Parris CampbellINDWR3.3WR77WR———32130
Jonathan TaylorINDRB2.3RB60RB———11130Start/Sit →
Johnny MundtMINTE1.7TE50TE———1170Start/Sit →
Alexander MattisonMINRB0.1RB76RB210————
Alec PierceINDWR0.0—WR———5000
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →
Jalen NailorMINWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Jalen ReagorMINWR-0.5—WR1-502000

Fantasy Usage

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Michael PittmanWR77 snaps97%
  2. Parris CampbellWR65 snaps82%
  3. Alec PierceWR61 snaps77%
  4. Zack MossRB53 snaps67%
  5. Mo Alie-CoxTE40 snaps51%

Target Share31 targets

  1. Michael Pittman45%, 14 targets
  2. Alec Pierce16%, 5 targets
  3. Parris Campbell10%, 3 targets
  4. Ashton Dulin6%, 2 targets
  5. Kylen Granson6%, 2 targets
  6. Other16%, 5 targets

Carry Share43 carries

  1. Zack Moss56%, 24 carries
  2. Deon Jackson30%, 13 carries
  3. Matt Ryan7%, 3 carries
  4. Michael Pittman5%, 2 carries
  5. Ashton Dulin2%, 1 carries

Minnesota Vikings

Snap Share

  1. T.J. HockensonTE85 snaps94%
  2. Justin JeffersonWR83 snaps92%
  3. Adam ThielenWR81 snaps90%
  4. Dalvin CookRB77 snaps86%
  5. K.J. OsbornWR73 snaps81%

Target Share53 targets

  1. Justin Jefferson30%, 16 targets
  2. K.J. Osborn30%, 16 targets
  3. T.J. Hockenson17%, 9 targets
  4. Adam Thielen8%, 4 targets
  5. Dalvin Cook8%, 4 targets
  6. Other8%, 4 targets

Carry Share22 carries

  1. Dalvin Cook77%, 17 carries
  2. Kirk Cousins9%, 2 carries
  3. Alexander Mattison9%, 2 carries
  4. Jalen Reagor5%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Michael PittmanINDWR7797%1445%2
T.J. HockensonMINTE8594%917%0
Justin JeffersonMINWR8392%1630%0
Adam ThielenMINWR8190%48%0
Dalvin CookMINRB7786%48%17
Parris CampbellINDWR6582%310%0
K.J. OsbornMINWR7381%1630%0
Alec PierceINDWR6177%516%0
Zack MossINDRB5367%13%24
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE4051%13%0
Kylen GransonINDTE2633%26%0
Deon JacksonINDRB2532%13%13
Jelani WoodsINDTE1924%13%0
Ashton DulinINDWR1823%26%1
Johnny MundtMINTE1618%12%0
Alexander MattisonMINRB1314%00%2
Nikola KalinicINDTE911%00%0
Jalen ReagorMINWR78%24%1
Jonathan TaylorINDRB23%13%0
Jalen NailorMINWR11%12%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+10.2Kirk Cousins34.4 PTS vs 24.2 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−9.0Zack Moss8.1 PTS vs 17.1 xFP
  • Highest expected volume26.6 xFPJustin Jefferson30.3 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Justin JeffersonMIN · WR30.326.6+3.792%30% tgt—000%1630%
K.J. OsbornMIN · WR31.726.6+5.181%30% tgt—000%1630%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR19.024.6−5.697%45% tgt—025%1445%
Kirk CousinsMIN · QB34.424.2+10.2100%54 att—5428%00%
Dalvin CookMIN · RB27.017.6+9.486%71% car—01771%47%
Zack MossIND · RB8.117.1−9.067%56% car—02456%13%
Matt RyanIND · QB11.315.9−4.6100%33 att—3337%00%
T.J. HockensonMIN · TE8.315.0−6.794%17% tgt—000%917%
Deon JacksonIND · RB10.610.0+0.632%30% car—01330%13%
Alec PierceIND · WR0.08.3−8.377%16% tgt—000%516%
Adam ThielenMIN · WR13.16.7+6.490%7% tgt—000%47%
Parris CampbellIND · WR3.35.0−1.782%10% tgt—000%310%
Ashton DulinIND · WR5.04.0+1.023%6% tgt—012%26%
Jalen ReagorMIN · WR-0.54.0−4.58%4% car—014%24%
Kylen GransonIND · TE5.43.3+2.133%6% tgt—000%26%
C.J. HamMIN · RB7.53.0+4.5—8% car—028%12%
Jalen NailorMIN · WR0.01.7−1.71%2% tgt—000%12%
Jelani WoodsIND · TE4.61.7+2.924%3% tgt—000%13%
Johnny MundtMIN · TE1.71.70.018%2% tgt—000%12%
Jonathan TaylorIND · RB2.31.7+0.63%3% tgt—000%13%
Mo Alie-CoxIND · TE0.01.7−1.751%3% tgt—000%13%
Alexander MattisonMIN · RB0.11.3−1.214%8% car—028%00%

Team totals: Colts 31 targets and 43 carries; Vikings 54 targets and 24 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Matt Ryan

IND · QB · 11.3 pts on 15.9 expected

19 of 33 passing for 182 yards, 1 touchdown; 3 carries for 0 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.9 expected.

Kirk Cousins Ran hot

MIN · QB · 34.4 pts on 24.2 expected

34 of 54 passing for 460 yards, 4 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 2 carries for 0 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 24.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Kirk Cousins →

Michael Pittman Jr. Volume, no payoff

IND · WR · 19.0 pts on 24.6 expected

14 targets (45% of the team's), 10 catches for 60 yards; 2 carries (5% of the team's) for 30 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 24.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Zack Moss Unlucky

IND · RB · 8.1 pts on 17.1 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 24 carries (56% of the team's) for 81 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Justin Jefferson

MIN · WR · 30.3 pts on 26.6 expected

16 targets (30% of the team's), 12 catches for 123 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 26.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Justin Jefferson →

K.J. Osborn Ran hot

MIN · WR · 31.7 pts on 26.6 expected

16 targets (30% of the team's), 10 catches for 157 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 26.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: K.J. Osborn →

Dalvin Cook Ran hot

MIN · RB · 27.0 pts on 17.6 expected

4 targets (7% of the team's), 4 catches for 95 yards and 1 touchdown; 17 carries (71% of the team's) for 95 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

T.J. Hockenson Unlucky

MIN · TE · 8.3 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (17% of the team's), 3 catches for 33 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: T.J. Hockenson →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Indianapolis Colts

  • Stock up: Zack Moss led the backfield with 67% of the snaps after trailing Jonathan Taylor before this game.
  • Stock down: Jonathan Taylor lost the backfield lead: 3% of the snaps to Zack Moss's 67%.

Minnesota Vikings

  • Stock down: Johnny Mundt played 18% of the snaps, down from a 42% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Colts defense and Vikings defense
Points allowed toColts DVikings D
QBs18.018.8
RBs24.922.1
WRs29.939.2
TEs11.811.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Minnesota opened at 60% win probability, fell as low as <1%, then rallied to win.

Vikings win probability

Vikings win probability by game minuteVikings started at 60%, stood at <1% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 14 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4OT100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −9McLaughlin 26-yd FG60% → 50%Q1 9:11
  2. −21Domann 24-yd TD50% → 29%Q1 8:12
  3. −16Ryan → Jackson, 1-yd TD28% → 12%Q1 3:51
  4. +52Cousins → Cook, 64-yd TD<1% → 52%Q4 2:15
  5. +50Joseph 40-yd FG50% → >99%OT 0:03

Swing in Vikings win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Colts vs Vikings
Indianapolis ColtsMeasureMinnesota Vikings
79Plays86
46%Pass rate72%
4.7Yds / dropback6.9
4.0Yds / carry3.8
6/19Third downs5/15

Efficiency edge Minnesota ran 7 more plays and gained 2.2 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • IND Pittman 45% · Pierce 16% · Campbell 10%
  • MIN Jefferson 30% · Osborn 30% · Hockenson 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Colts vs Vikings
ResultINDMIN
Touchdowns15
Field goals51
Punts76
Turnovers13
Turnovers on downs13

IND turnover edge: +2

  • The Colts opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 44-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 35 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
INDQ1 15:0011445:49Field goal
MINQ1 9:11390:59Punt
MINQ1 8:122440:52Fumble
INDQ1 7:207663:29Touchdown
MINQ1 3:51492:41Downs
INDQ1 1:106213:03Field goal
MINQ2 13:07492:06Downs
INDQ2 11:01400:20Field goal
MINQ2 10:41321:43Punt
INDQ2 8:58682:29Punt
MINQ2 6:29370:39Interception
MINQ2 5:505111:50Punt
INDQ2 4:009653:52Field goal
MINQ2 0:081-10:08End of half
MINQ3 15:003-81:03Punt
INDQ3 13:574142:41Punt
MINQ3 11:167882:54Touchdown
INDQ3 8:226263:29Field goal
MINQ3 4:538753:40Touchdown
INDQ3 1:13331:06Punt
MINQ3 0:076612:14Touchdown
INDQ4 12:534152:27Punt
MINQ4 10:268462:24Interception
INDQ4 8:02320:56Punt
MINQ4 7:065501:36Touchdown
INDQ4 5:304142:05Fumble
MINQ4 3:257100:33Downs
INDQ4 2:525200:24Downs
MINQ4 2:281640:13Touchdown
INDQ4 2:15341:05Punt
MINQ4 1:10390:57Punt
INDQ4 0:131-10:13End of half
MINOT 10:008445:10Punt
INDOT 4:508313:09Punt
MINOT 1:416601:39Field goal
About these numbers

The Colts' return touchdown is counted as a Vikings possession, not as a Colts possession. The Colts' interception touchdown is counted as a Vikings interception, not as a Colts possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Colts vs Vikings Head-to-Head

The Colts and Vikings first met in 1961 and have played 28 times since.

All-time series
18–9–1Colts lead, 28 meetings since 1961
Postseason
1–0Colts won in 1968
Largest Colts win
41–101963
Largest Vikings win
52–141969

Since 2021

2–0 Vikings lead

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. V = Vikings win, C = Colts win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 7 Colts at Vikings Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Colts vs Vikings
ColtsStatVikings
4-12-1Record13-4
17.0Points per game24.9
311.6Yards per game361.5
4.8Yards per play5.5
25.1Points allowed per game25.1
334.0Yards allowed per game388.7

Colts vs Vikings Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
MIN −3.5Vikings failed to cover by 0.5
Total
47Over: 75 points scored (by 28)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Vikings25.339+13.8
Colts21.836+14.3

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Indianapolis Colts

Against the spread
6–8
Over/under
5–9
ATS as favorite
1–5
ATS as underdog
5–3
ATS on the road
3–5

Minnesota Vikings

Against the spread
6–7–1
Over/under
9–5
ATS as favorite
5–4–1
ATS as underdog
1–3
ATS at home
4–4

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Colts vs Vikings Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 7 in Minnesota. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Colts vs Vikings Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Colts vs Vikings Week 15 game?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Indianapolis Colts 39–36 in Week 15 of the 2022 season. The game was played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, on December 17, 2022. See the Vikings' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Colts vs Vikings?

The final score was Vikings 39, Colts 36 in overtime. The Colts led 33–0 at halftime, and the second half went Colts 3, Vikings 36 before overtime.

What happened in the Colts vs Vikings game?

Minnesota trailed 33–0 at halftime, regulation ended 36–36, and the Vikings won it 39–36 in overtime. The Vikings finished with a 518–341 edge in total offense and averaged 6.0 yards per play. Kirk Cousins led all players with 34 of 54 passing for 460 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus 2 carries for 0 rushing yards. The Vikings committed 3 turnovers, the Colts 1.

What was the game-winning score in Colts vs Vikings?

Greg Joseph's 40-yard field goal with 0:03 left in the overtime gave the Vikings a 39–36 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Colts vs Vikings?

Kirk Cousins led the game with 34.4 PPR fantasy points, the QB3 of Week 15, on 34 of 54 passing for 460 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus 2 carries for 0 rushing yards. K.J. Osborn was next with 31.7 (WR2). See Kirk Cousins's 2022 game log.

Who led Colts vs Vikings in passing, rushing and receiving?

Kirk Cousins (MIN) led all passers with 34 of 54 for 460 yards, 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Dalvin Cook (MIN) led in rushing with 17 carries for 95 yards. K.J. Osborn (MIN) led in receiving with 10 catches for 157 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Kirk Cousins score against the Colts?

Kirk Cousins scored 34.4 fantasy points against the Colts in Week 15 of the 2022 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 34 of 54 passing for 460 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus 2 carries for 0 rushing yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Colts vs Vikings?

Kirk Cousins outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 34.4 PPR points on 24.2 xFP (+10.2). Zack Moss fell furthest short, with 8.1 points on 17.1 xFP (−9.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Vikings come back to beat the Colts?

The Vikings' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the third quarter. Kirk Cousins' 64-yard touchdown pass to Dalvin Cook in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Greg Joseph's 40-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Colts vs Vikings record?

The Colts lead the all-time series 18–9–1 across 28 meetings since 1961, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Colts and Vikings last play before this game?

Before Week 15 of 2022, they last met in the 2020 season on September 20, 2020, when the Colts beat the Vikings 28–11.

Have the Colts and Vikings met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 1968 playoffs. The Colts are 1–0 against the Vikings in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Colts vs Vikings?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Vikings −3.5, making the Minnesota Vikings 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 47. That implied about 25.3 points for the Vikings and 21.8 for the Colts.

Did Colts vs Vikings go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 47, and the teams combined for 75 points, 28 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Colts vs Vikings?

The Colts covered as 3.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Vikings −3.5. The final margin was 3 points.