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  • Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings Expert NFL Tips for Week 9
  • Kick Off is at 11:20 AM (AEDT) at U.S. Bank Stadium
  • Minnesota Vikings expected to secure victory over Indianapolis Colts.
  • Key players: Sam Darnold and Justin Jefferson excel against weak Colts defense.
  • Colts struggle with lineup changes and defensive performance issues.
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Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings NFL Tips


Minnesota will get back in the winners circle this weekend with a commanding victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
  • Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings NFL Tips
  • Head to Head Record
  • All Time Record
  • Most Recent Matchup
  • Statistical Rankings
  • Indianapolis Colts Form
  • Indianapolis Colts Betting Trends
  • Minnesota Vikings Form
  • Minnesota Vikings Betting Trends
  • Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings Frequently Asked Questions

The Colts have made a change in their lineup putting in veteran Joe Flacco as starting QB. Flacco is known to have a steadying effect on teams but there are other problems within this Colts squad which point to a Vikings victory.

The pass defence allowed 81 yards to Stefon Diggs last weekend before he got hurt, they are bottom 3rd in the league in Opposition Completion % and now come up against a QB/WR in Darnold and Jefferson who rank at the top of the list. 

Darnold threw for 19 from 24 with 240 yards, 2 TD, no interceptions for a 128.7 rating last week and you can expect Jefferson to relish the opportunity in the backfield against the poorer defence. 

The Vikings O-line will have their work cut out for them though with Indy last week delivering pressure 57% time and Sam Darnold getting sacked 3 times against the Rams last game. 

  • Minnesota rank 7th in points scored this season with an average of 26.9 per game.
  • The Vikings allow only 3.9 yards per carry to opposition RB 4th best in the league.
  • Sam Darnold is 4th in Passer Rating this season at 107.2 only behind Lamar, Goff & Josh Allen.
  • Justin Jefferson is averaging 92.3 receiving yards this season.

Head to Head Record


All Time Record


Indianapolis Colts lead all-time series 18-8-1.

Most Recent Matchup


DateResult
Dec 17, 2022
IND 36 @ MIN 39

Statistical Rankings


StatINDMIN
Points Scored/Game21.9 (19th)26.9 (7th)
Points Allowed/Game21.5 (13th)19.6 (9th)
Pass Yds/Game198 (21st)213 (17th)
Rush Yds/Game128 (11th)111 (22nd)
Def. Pass Yds/Game227 (24th)263 (30th)
Def. Rush Yds/Game151 (30th)83 (3rd)

Indianapolis Colts Form


Trouble is brewing for the Indianapolis Colts, franchise QB Anthony Richardson is in hot water coming off a 10 for 32 game last weekend with 1 pick. He was sacked 5 times in the game and came off for a break during the game which this writer has never seen.

The Pass defence has also been bad this season with a rating of 99.5, they are also bottom 3rd in the league in Opposition Completion % despite playing against 4 rookie or backup QB’s this season.

Jonathan Taylor returned to the lineup last weekend for the Colts and had an impressive 105 yards on 20 rush attempts including a TD.

Indianapolis Colts Betting Trends


TeamRecordATSO/UAwayHome
IND4-4-07-1-03-5-01-3-03-1-0

Minnesota Vikings Form


The Vikings have now lost two in a row heading into this week 9 matchup with the Colts.

Last start against the Rams at SoFi Stadium Minnesota gave up 386 yards of total offence to their opponents with a big chunk of it coming on the ground as their opponent RB1 had 23 rush attempts for 97 yards.

Sam Darnold is still Quarterbacking this team at an elite level. Against the Rams he threw for 19 from 24 with 240 yards, 2 TD, no interceptions for a 128.7 rating.

Aaron Jones is being used both on the ground and through the air, last week he had 37 receiving yards as well as 58 rush yards. Justin Jefferson is still the focal point of this offence with 8 receptions on 9 targets for 115 yds last weekend. 

Minnesota Vikings Betting Trends


TeamRecordATSO/UAwayHome
MIN5-2-05-2-03-4-02-1-03-1-0

Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings start?

Kickoff between Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings is at 11:20 AM (AEDT), Monday 4th November

What channel is Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings on?

You can watch Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings on DAZN

Verdict

Minnesota will rely heavily on the pass with a great QB and even better receiver coming up against a sub-standard secondary. Expect Jefferson to go Over his yards total and for Jones to also bust out on a long run.
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Best Bet3: A Jones over 16.5 Longest Rush $1.90 at PlayUP - 1 Unit
Minnesota -5.5
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