Colts-Vikings: The largest comeback in NFL history by the numbers
The Vikings shocked the Colts with a rally for the ages. Here are some wild numbers from the largest comeback in NFL history.DECEMBER 18, 2022
MINNESOTA VIKINGS 7-2 · 2ND IN NFC NORTH
7-2 · 2ND IN NFC NORTH
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MIN -5.5 TOTAL 39.5
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T.J. Hockenson - Nine targets in OT win Hockenson caught three of nine targets for 33 yards and also secured a two-point conversion in Saturday's 39-36 overtime win over the Colts.
Impact Outside of catching a game-tying two-point conversion with 2:15 to play, Hockenson didn't contribute much to Minnesota's historic comeback from a 33-point halftime deficit. The tight end has been targeted at least six times in all six of his games as a member of the Vikings, and he should continue to play a prominent role in Minnesota's high-powered offense in Week 16 against the Giants.
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Adam Thielen - Heats up late in comeback win Thielen caught three of four targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 39-36 overtime win over the Colts.
Impact Thielen wasn't targeted until halfway through the fourth quarter, which was odd considering he had caught at least two passes in every previous game this season while seeing fewer than seven targets only twice in the last 12. The 32-year-old receiver got going late, bookending a six-play drive with a 19-yard catch and a one-yard touchdown to cut what was once a 33-point deficit to eight. In the final minute of overtime, Thielen helped get Minnesota in range for a game-winning field goal with a 21-yard catch. He'll look to recapture a more prominent role in Week 16 against the Giants.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Jefferson - Suffers chest contusion Coach Kevin O'Connell said Jefferson sustained a "rib chest contusion" during Saturday's 39-36 overtime win against the Colts, but the wide receiver is "feeling pretty good," Chris...
Impact The injury stems from a catch in the second quarter, after which Jefferson stayed on the turf for a spell before walking to the sideline under his own power. After getting checked out by the team's medical staff, he returned to action. At one point during the Vikings' second-half comeback, referees sent him to the sideline again to be evaluated for a head injury after taking a huge hit from the Colts' Stephon Gilmore, but Jefferson was able to reenter the game after that incident, too. Overall, Jefferson put up 12 catches (on 16 targets) for 123 yards and one touchdown by the time Greg Joseph's game-winning field goal split the uprights. With a health concern in tow, though, Jefferson's status will be one to watch in advance of next Saturday's contest against the Giants.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Kirk Cousins - Four TDs in 33-point comeback Cousins completed 34 of 54 passes for 460 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions in Saturday's 39-36 overtime win over the Colts.
Impact Everything that could go wrong did for the Vikings as they fell behind 33-0 in the first half, including a Cousins pick-six. In the third quarter, Cousins connected with K.J. Osborn for a 63-yard gain and a two-yard touchdown to get Minnesota on the board with the first of three consecutive Vikings touchdown drives. Cousins capped the third of those drives with an eight-yard touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson before derailing the following possession with his second interception. The veteran quarterback bounced back with touchdown passes to Adam Thielen (one yard) and Dalvin Cook (64 yards), the latter of which Cousins followed with a two-point conversion to T.J. Hockenson to tie the score at 36. A field goal in the final minute of overtime capped the historic comeback and improved Minnesota's record to 11-3 heading into a Week 16 visit from the Giants.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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K.J. Osborn - Career-best outing in OT win Osborn caught 10 of 16 targets for a career-high 157 yards and one touchdown in Saturday's 39-36 overtime win over the Colts.
Impact Osborn had a would-be 40-yard catch ruled incomplete on a challenge late in the first half, then flashed his big play ability again on a 63-yard catch in the third quarter. Three plays later, he got into the end zone from two yards out for Minnesota's first points of the game. Osborn made another significant contribution to the largest comeback in league history (33 points) by drawing a pass interference flag in the end zone to set up the fourth of Minnesota's five second-half touchdowns. The 25-year-old wide receiver will look to build on this career best performance in Week 16 against the Giants.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dalvin Cook - Forces OT with long TD catch Cook rushed 17 times for 95 yards and caught all four of his targets for another 95 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 39-36 overtime win over the Colts. He also lost a fumble.
Impact Cook racked up 40 yards on his first carry but then had the ball stripped on the next play for his third lost fumble of the season and second in the last two games. On the next possession, Cook was stuffed on 4th and inches from his own 31. Minnesota trailed 33-0 at halftime but used a full team effort to overcome the hefty deficit, with Cook contributing a 64-yard touchdown catch with the Vikings down eight and 2:15 left in the fourth quarter. The Vikings completed the largest comeback in NFL history with a field goal in overtime. Cook should continue to lead Minnesota's backfield in Week 16 against the Giants.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Jefferson - Prolific in historic win Jefferson caught 12 of 16 targets for 123 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 39-36 overtime win over the Colts.
Impact Jefferson stayed down after a second-quarter catch attempt but walked off the field under his own power, per Kevin Seifert of ESPN, and soon returned to the game after being checked out for a chest injury. The Vikings failed in every phase of the game en route to a 33-0 halftime deficit, but Jefferson contributed to their historic comeback with an eight-yard touchdown catch early in the fourth quarter. He went into the blue medical tent later in the fourth to be evaluated for a concussion but returned again and went on to notch his ninth 100-yard performance of the season. Jefferson needs 10 yards in Week 16 against the Giants to break Randy Moss's single-season Vikings record.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Cameron Dantzler Sr. - Works behind Shelley in warmups Dantzler appeared to work with the second team behind Duke Shelley in warmups prior to Saturday's game against the Colts, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com and Alec Lewis of The Athletic r...
Impact It remains to be seen if that remains the case during Saturday's contest, but given that Dantzler had been listed as questionable after dealing with an illness this past week, it's possible that the cornerback could be eased back into the mix versus the Colts. In nine games to date, Dantzler has recorded 48 tackles and a forced fumble.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Jones II - Out Saturday Jones (illness) is listed as inactive for Saturday's game against the Colts, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Jones came down with an illness Thursday, and it is bad enough to keep him sidelined against the Colts. His absence means Luiji Vilain could potentially see some extra snaps providing depth at weakside linebacker, especially if Danielle Hunter suffers any setbacks with his neck.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Danielle Hunter - Cleared Saturday Hunter (neck) is good to go for Saturday's game against the Colts.
Impact Hunter drew a questionable tag due to a neck issue, but the expectation during the week was that he would ultimately be cleared. Thus, barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual workload at weakside linebacker opposide Za'Darius Smith.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Harrison Phillips - Gets green light Phillips (back) has been cleared to play in Saturday's matchup with the Colts.
Impact No surprise here, as Phillips was trending in this direction throughout the week. He should see his usual workload at nose tackle, assuming he avoids any type of setback.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Dantzler Sr. - Good to go Dantzler (illness) is available for Saturday's clash against the Colts.
Impact Dantzler landed on the Vikings' injury report due to a non-COVID related illness, but he will ultimately play through it. Barring any setbacks, he figures to take on his usual role at cornerback opposite Patrick Peterson.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Garrett Bradbury - Inactive Saturday Bradbury (back) is listed as inactive for Saturday's contest against the Colts.
Impact Bradbury's absence will mark his second straight game missed as the result of a back injury. In his absence, Austin Schlottmann will presumably get another start at center.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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