Thirty three points might seem too immense for the weak hearted, but as for the skol hearted in the north, they wouldn’t succumb to the defeat. An abysmal defensive first half for the Vikings, had the hopes of Indy fans shooting for the moon. Incompletions on offense from the lackluster protection is how the Colts would get an edge early on. Colts running back, Jonathan Taylor, led the charge early but then came halftime.
O’Connell has been known to be a players coach with exceptional scheming talent. He also has a keen sense for potential success on offense and was determined to get the skol hearted team shook into action. The player most pleased though from the deep purple offense, must’ve been KJ Osbourne because he finished with over 150 yards receiving by the end of the game. Quickly it’s 33-7 and after a field goal from Indy the Vikings found a few more struggles such as Cousins’s turnover or a Dalvin Cook fumble. They fought on. 36-14, 36-21, “blink, blink” …36-36 . It’s OT , the Colts played another faltering second half, and the screaming stadium erupts.
Gregg Joseph is the eventual hero kicking a clutch game winner as overtime winds to an end. Dalvin , one of many in purple, with a smile on their face , had his fourth consecutive season with over 1000 rushing yards. Osborne had a career day and CJ Ham had a pleasant game as well, bringing sparks of thunderous energy. Minnesota officially clinches the division and a playoff birth at 11-3. The Indianapolis Colts fall to 4-9-1 and ponder which direction the team is heading. The Vikings showed the SKOL heart and now own the biggest comeback in NFL history.
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