Vikings-Colts: Minnesota overcomes 3 turnovers from Sam Darnold to outlast Indianapolis 21-13

Vikings overcome turnovers, defeat Colts

The Minnesota Vikings overcame three turnovers from quarterback Sam Darnold to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 21-13 on Saturday night.

The Vikings took an early lead on a 1-yard touchdown run by running back Dalvin Cook in the first quarter.

The Colts tied the game on a 3-yard touchdown run by running back Jonathan Taylor in the second quarter.

Vikings score 14 unanswered points

The Vikings regained the lead on a 2-yard touchdown run by Cook in the third quarter.

The Vikings extended their lead to 21-7 on a 9-yard touchdown pass from Darnold to wide receiver Justin Jefferson in the fourth quarter.

The Colts closed the gap to 21-13 on a 4-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Nick Foles to wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. with 1:31 remaining in the game.

Vikings defense holds on

The Vikings defense held on to secure the victory, forcing the Colts to turn the ball over on downs on their final possession.

The Vikings improved to 10-3 with the win, while the Colts fell to 4-8-1.

Key stats

• Sam Darnold was 23-of-33 passing for 239 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions.
• Dalvin Cook rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries.
• Justin Jefferson had eight receptions for 108 yards and one touchdown.
• Nick Foles was 21-of-35 passing for 190 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
• Michael Pittman Jr. had six receptions for 82 yards and one touchdown.