Final2024 Week 9

U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN

Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings, Week 9 2024

Indianapolis Colts

Away

13

Minnesota Vikings

HomeWon

21

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Colts070613
Vikings0014721

IND 13MIN 21 Final

  • Passing leader

    Sam Darnold

    MIN · QB

    21.0PPR pts

    28/34, 290 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Justin Jefferson

    MIN · WR

    21.6PPR pts

    7 REC, 137 YDS

  • Colts leader

    Josh Downs

    IND · WR

    12.0PPR pts

    6 REC, 60 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Kenny Moore II

    IND

    1 TD, 6 TKL

Vikings 21, Colts 13: Minnesota rallies from 7 down at halftime

Minnesota erased a 7–0 halftime deficit, outscoring Indianapolis 21–6 after the break to win 21–13. The Vikings finished with a 415–227 edge in total offense and averaged 5.8 yards per play.

The Colts went 3-for-11 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Vikings kept the ball for 36:54.

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

  • +1.2 yards/play MIN 5.8 · IND 4.6
  • +188 total yards MIN 415 · IND 227
  • +23% third-down rate MIN 50% · IND 27%

Game Highlights

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Why the Vikings Won

Minnesota won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Colts vs Vikings
ColtsStatVikings
4.6Yards per play5.8
227Total yards415
27%Third-down conversion50%
Other team stats
49Plays71
2Turnovers3
23:06Time of possession36:54

Scoring Summary

The Vikings scored three touchdowns; the Colts scored one touchdown and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Colts vs Vikings
TimeTeamPlayINDMIN
1st quarter
No scoring
2nd quarter
10:56INDKenny Moore II 38-yard fumble return TD Takes leadMatt Gay XP70
3rd quarter
10:23MINSam Darnold → Jordan Addison, 4-yard TD Ties gameWill Reichard XP77
2:49MINSam Darnold → Jalen Nailor, 7-yard TD Takes leadWill Reichard XP714
4th quarter
12:41INDMatt Gay 42-yard FG1014
2:05MINSam Darnold → Josh Oliver, 14-yard TD Extends leadWill Reichard XP1021
0:28INDMatt Gay 54-yard FG1321

Fantasy Points: Colts vs Vikings, Week 9 2024

Fantasy leaders

  1. Justin JeffersonMINWR21.6 PTSWR9
  2. Sam DarnoldMINQB21.0 PTSQB9
  3. Josh OliverMINTE16.8 PTSTE4
  4. Jordan AddisonMINWR16.1 PTSWR19

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Sam DarnoldMINQB21.0QB928/34290324140107.1Start/Sit →
Joe FlaccoINDQB4.1QB3116/27179012-1063.7Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Justin JeffersonMINWR21.6WR9WR———971370Start/Sit →
Josh OliverMINTE16.8TE4TE———55581
Jordan AddisonMINWR16.1WR19WR19055421Start/Sit →
Aaron JonesMINRB12.2RB26RB2164044180
Josh DownsINDWR12.0WR32WR———96600Start/Sit →
Jonathan TaylorINDRB8.9RB32RB1348053110Start/Sit →
Jalen NailorMINWR7.7WR46WR———1171Start/Sit →
Cam AkersMINRB7.3RB37RB64602270
Alec PierceINDWR7.1WR51WR———33410
T.J. HockensonMINTE5.7TE27TE———43270Start/Sit →
Kylen GransonINDTE3.2TE35TE———11220Start/Sit →
Adonai MitchellINDWR3.2WR79WR———11220Start/Sit →
Michael PittmanINDWR2.4WR86WR———41140
Trey SermonINDRB2.3RB55RB2402190
Brandon PowellMINWR1.9WR91WR———1190
Ashton DulinINDWR1.7WR96WR21702000Start/Sit →
Trent SherfieldMINWR1.7WR95WR———1170
Johnny MundtMINTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Alec PierceWR48 snaps89%
  2. Michael PittmanWR41 snaps76%
  3. Jonathan TaylorRB39 snaps72%
  4. Drew OgletreeTE32 snaps59%
  5. Josh DownsWR27 snaps50%

Target Share27 targets

  1. Josh Downs33%, 9 targets
  2. Jonathan Taylor19%, 5 targets
  3. Michael Pittman15%, 4 targets
  4. Alec Pierce11%, 3 targets
  5. Ashton Dulin7%, 2 targets
  6. Other15%, 4 targets

Carry Share19 carries

  1. Jonathan Taylor68%, 13 carries
  2. Joe Flacco11%, 2 carries
  3. Ashton Dulin11%, 2 carries
  4. Trey Sermon11%, 2 carries

Minnesota Vikings

Snap Share

  1. Justin JeffersonWR72 snaps99%
  2. Jordan AddisonWR67 snaps92%
  3. Aaron JonesRB55 snaps75%
  4. Josh OliverTE41 snaps56%
  5. T.J. HockensonTE33 snaps45%

Target Share33 targets

  1. Justin Jefferson27%, 9 targets
  2. Josh Oliver15%, 5 targets
  3. Jordan Addison15%, 5 targets
  4. Aaron Jones12%, 4 targets
  5. T.J. Hockenson12%, 4 targets
  6. Other18%, 6 targets

Carry Share32 carries

  1. Aaron Jones66%, 21 carries
  2. Cam Akers19%, 6 carries
  3. Sam Darnold13%, 4 carries
  4. Jordan Addison3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Justin JeffersonMINWR7299%927%0
Jordan AddisonMINWR6792%515%1
Alec PierceINDWR4889%311%0
Michael PittmanINDWR4176%415%0
Aaron JonesMINRB5575%412%21
Jonathan TaylorINDRB3972%519%13
Drew OgletreeINDTE3259%00%0
Josh OliverMINTE4156%515%0
Josh DownsINDWR2750%933%0
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE2648%00%0
T.J. HockensonMINTE3345%412%0
Kylen GransonINDTE2444%14%0
Jalen NailorMINWR2027%13%0
Johnny MundtMINTE1926%13%0
Brandon PowellMINWR1926%13%0
Trey SermonINDRB1426%27%2
Cam AkersMINRB1622%26%6
Ashton DulinINDWR1019%27%2
Trent SherfieldMINWR1014%13%0
Adonai MitchellINDWR59%14%0
Will MalloryINDTE36%00%0
Tyler GoodsonINDRB12%00%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+8.2Josh Oliver16.8 PTS vs 8.6 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−9.2Joe Flacco4.1 PTS vs 13.3 xFP
  • Highest expected volume20.5 xFPAaron Jones Sr.12.2 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Aaron Jones Sr.MIN · RB12.220.5−8.375%66% car—02166%412%
Sam DarnoldMIN · QB21.017.7+3.3100%34 att—34413%00%
Jonathan TaylorIND · RB8.917.0−8.172%68% car—01368%519%
Justin JeffersonMIN · WR21.615.9+5.799%27% tgt—100%927%
Josh DownsIND · WR12.015.4−3.450%33% tgt—000%933%
Joe FlaccoIND · QB4.113.3−9.2100%27 att—27211%00%
Jordan AddisonMIN · WR16.19.2+6.992%15% tgt—013%515%
Josh OliverMIN · TE16.88.6+8.256%15% tgt—000%515%
Cam AkersMIN · RB7.37.30.022%19% car—0619%26%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR2.46.9−4.576%15% tgt—000%415%
T.J. HockensonMIN · TE5.76.9−1.245%12% tgt—000%412%
Alec PierceIND · WR7.15.1+2.089%11% tgt—000%311%
Ashton DulinIND · WR1.74.7−3.019%11% car—0211%27%
Trey SermonIND · RB2.34.7−2.426%11% car—0211%27%
Adonai MitchellIND · WR3.21.7+1.59%4% tgt—000%14%
Brandon PowellMIN · WR1.91.7+0.226%3% tgt—000%13%
Jalen NailorMIN · WR7.71.7+6.027%3% tgt—000%13%
Johnny MundtMIN · TE0.01.7−1.726%3% tgt—000%13%
Kylen GransonIND · TE3.21.7+1.544%4% tgt—000%14%
Trent SherfieldMIN · WR1.71.70.014%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Colts 27 targets and 19 carries; Vikings 33 targets and 32 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 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Joe Flacco Unlucky

IND · QB · 4.1 pts on 13.3 expected

16 of 27 passing for 179 yards, 1 interception; 2 carries for -1 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Joe Flacco →

Sam Darnold

MIN · QB · 21.0 pts on 17.7 expected

28 of 34 passing for 290 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 4 carries for 14 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Sam Darnold →

Jonathan Taylor Volume, no payoff

IND · RB · 8.9 pts on 17.0 expected

5 targets (19% of the team's), 3 catches for 11 yards; 13 carries (68% of the team's) for 48 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Jonathan Taylor →

Josh Downs Volume, no payoff

IND · WR · 12.0 pts on 15.4 expected

9 targets (33% of the team's), 6 catches for 60 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Josh Downs →

Aaron Jones Sr. Volume, no payoff

MIN · RB · 12.2 pts on 20.5 expected

4 targets (12% of the team's), 4 catches for 18 yards; 21 carries (66% of the team's) for 64 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Justin Jefferson Ran hot

MIN · WR · 21.6 pts on 15.9 expected

1 of 1 passing for 22 yards; 9 targets (27% of the team's), 7 catches for 137 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.9 points; efficiency supplied the rest.

Start/Sit: Justin Jefferson →

Jordan Addison Ran hot

MIN · WR · 16.1 pts on 9.2 expected

5 targets (15% of the team's), 5 catches for 42 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 9 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 9.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jordan Addison →

Josh Oliver Ran hot

MIN · TE · 16.8 pts on 8.6 expected

5 targets (15% of the team's), 5 catches for 58 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Indianapolis Colts

  • Stock down: Josh Downs played 50% of the snaps, down from a 65% season average.
  • Stock down: Adonai Mitchell played 9% of the snaps, down from a 31% season average.

Minnesota Vikings

  • Stock up: Jordan Addison played 92% of the snaps, up from a 77% season average.
  • Stock down: Jalen Nailor played 27% of the snaps, down from a 60% season average.
  • Stock down: Johnny Mundt played 26% of the snaps, down from a 64% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Colts defense and Vikings defense
Points allowed toColts DVikings D
QBs18.015.5
RBs23.818.8
WRs33.139.7
TEs14.911.3

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

How the Game Swung

Minnesota opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Vikings win probability

Vikings win probability by game minuteVikings started at 50%, stood at 24% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 6 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −23Moore 38-yd TD50% → 27%Q2 10:56
  2. +29Darnold → Addison, 4-yd TD21% → 50%Q3 10:23
  3. +33Darnold → Nailor, 7-yd TD50% → 83%Q3 2:49
  4. −13Gay 42-yd FG87% → 74%Q4 12:41
  5. +6Darnold → Oliver, 14-yd TD94% → >99%Q4 2:05

Swing in Vikings win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Colts vs Vikings
Indianapolis ColtsMeasureMinnesota Vikings
49Plays71
61%Pass rate55%
5.3Yds / dropback7.2
3.6Yds / carry4.2
3/11Third downs6/12

Efficiency edge Minnesota ran 22 more plays and gained 1.9 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • IND Downs 33% · Taylor 19% · Pittman 15%
  • MIN Jefferson 27% · Addison 15% · Oliver 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Colts vs Vikings
ResultINDMIN
Touchdowns03
Field goals20
Punts32
Turnovers23
Turnovers on downs10
Missed field goals12

IND turnover edge: +1

  • The Vikings opened the scoring on their sixth possession, a 9-play, 70-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Vikings drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
INDQ1 15:005442:36Fumble
MINQ1 12:2411605:44Interception
INDQ1 6:404172:14Punt
MINQ1 4:266324:11Punt
INDQ1 0:15351:05Punt
MINQ2 14:105183:14Fumble
MINQ2 10:5610355:10Missed FG
INDQ2 5:468223:51Missed FG
MINQ2 1:557441:42Missed FG
INDQ2 0:131-10:13End of half
MINQ3 15:009704:37Touchdown
INDQ3 10:235262:30Punt
MINQ3 7:539805:04Touchdown
INDQ3 2:497353:26Interception
MINQ4 14:23100:10Interception
INDQ4 14:13421:32Field goal
MINQ4 12:416223:19Punt
INDQ4 9:229394:02Downs
MINQ4 5:208603:15Touchdown
INDQ4 2:056341:37Field goal
MINQ4 0:281-10:28End of game
About these numbers

The Colts' fumble touchdown is counted as a Vikings lost fumble, 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 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Colts vs Vikings
ColtsStatVikings
8-9Record14-3
22.2Points per game25.4
334.8Yards per game346.9
5.5Yards per play5.6
25.1Points allowed per game19.5
361.2Yards allowed per game335.4

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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2024 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Colts vs Vikings Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 Colts vs Vikings Week 9 game?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Indianapolis Colts 21–13 in Week 9 of the 2024 season. The game was played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, on November 3, 2024. See the Vikings' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of Colts vs Vikings?

The final score was Vikings 21, Colts 13. The Colts led 7–0 at halftime, and the second half went Colts 6, Vikings 21.

What happened in the Colts vs Vikings game?

Minnesota erased a 7–0 halftime deficit, outscoring Indianapolis 21–6 after the break to win 21–13. The Vikings finished with a 415–227 edge in total offense and averaged 5.8 yards per play. Justin Jefferson led all players with 7 catches for 137 yards. The Vikings committed 3 turnovers, the Colts 2.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Colts vs Vikings?

Justin Jefferson led the game with 21.6 PPR fantasy points, the WR9 of Week 9, on 7 catches for 137 yards. Sam Darnold was next with 21.0 (QB9). See Justin Jefferson's 2024 game log.

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

Sam Darnold (MIN) led all passers with 28 of 34 for 290 yards, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Aaron Jones (MIN) led in rushing with 21 carries for 64 yards. Justin Jefferson (MIN) led in receiving with 7 catches for 137 yards.

How many fantasy points did Justin Jefferson score against the Colts?

Justin Jefferson scored 21.6 points in PPR leagues, 18.1 in half-PPR and 14.6 in standard scoring against the Colts in Week 9 of the 2024 season, on 7 catches for 137 yards. He drew 27% of his team's targets.

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

Josh Oliver outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 16.8 PPR points on 8.6 xFP (+8.2). Joe Flacco fell furthest short, with 4.1 points on 13.3 xFP (−9.2). 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.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Colts vs Vikings?

Aaron Jones Sr. had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 20.5 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 12.2. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Vikings come back to beat the Colts?

The Vikings' chances of winning fell as low as 21% in the third quarter. Sam Darnold's 7-yard touchdown pass to Jalen Nailor in the third quarter was the biggest swing of the game. They finished the comeback with a 21–13 win.

Which team won the turnover battle in Colts vs Vikings?

The Colts won the turnover battle 3–2: the Vikings gave the ball away 3 times and the Colts 2 times. The Vikings won the game anyway.

What was the turning point of Colts vs Vikings?

Sam Darnold's 7-yard touchdown pass to Jalen Nailor with 2:49 left in the third quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Vikings' win probability from 50% to 83%.

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 9 of 2024, they last met in the 2022 season on December 17, 2022, when the Vikings beat the Colts 39–36.

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 is the Colts vs Vikings record since 2021?

The Vikings lead 2–0 across 2 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.