Sunday Night Football Highlights: Vikings Halt 2-Game Skid

Vikings Defeat Colts 21-14

The Minnesota Vikings snapped a two-game losing streak with a 21-14 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football.

Kirk Cousins threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns, while Dalvin Cook rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown.

The Vikings' defense held the Colts to just 279 yards of offense and forced two turnovers.

After allowing 65 points in their previous two games, the Vikings' defense stepped up in a big way against the Colts.

The Vikings forced two turnovers, including an interception by Patrick Peterson in the end zone late in the fourth quarter.

Dalvin Cook was the workhorse for the Vikings' offense, carrying the ball 22 times for 99 yards and a touchdown.

Cook's touchdown run in the third quarter gave the Vikings a 14-7 lead.

Kirk Cousins was efficient in the passing game, completing 21 of 27 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns.

Cousins' touchdown passes went to Justin Jefferson and Irv Smith Jr.

The Colts' offense struggled to get anything going against the Vikings' defense.

Matt Ryan was held to just 182 passing yards, and the Colts were held to just 279 yards of total offense.

The Vikings will host the Washington Commanders next Sunday, while the Colts will travel to face the Denver Broncos.