Colts vs. Vikings Preseason Week 2: Live Thread
The Game is Complete: The Colts (2-0) won by a score of 12-10. They had 288 yards on 72 plays (4.0 avg.), and the Vikings had 227 yards on 53 plays (4.3 avg.).
The Colts' leading passer was quarterback Jacob Eason with 132 yards on 16-of-27 passing (59.3%), the leading rusher was running back Jordan Wilkins with 20 yards on 5 carries (4.0 avg.), the leading receiver was wide receiver Dezmon Patmon with 60 yards on 4 receptions (15.0 avg.), and the leading tackler was linebacker Curtis Bolton with 5.
(0:29, Fourth Quarter) Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez punts the ball 28 yards from Minnesota's 34-yard line to the Vikings' 6-yard line, where it is downed by the Colts' Dezmon Patmon.
(3:41, Fourth Quarter) The Colts' defense gets off the field on 4th-and-4 on their own 45-yard line. Vikings quarterback Kellen Mond was hurried by defensive end Isaac Rochell as his pass fell short, and was then hit by defensive tackle Chris Williams.
(6:22, Fourth Quarter) Colts kicker Eddy Pineiro gives the Colts the lead back as he connects on a 28-yard field goal to put the Colts ahead, 12-10. Both Pineiro and Rodrigo Blankenship have yet to miss a kick during training camp or the preseason. The Colts' drive covered 13 plays, 69 yards, 6:30.
(10:36, Fourth Quarter) Colts quarterback Jacob Eason finds tight end Jordan Thomas for a chunk play as he lofts the ball to his left side and connects with Thomas on an 18-yard gain.
(13:01, Fourth Quarter) Vikings punter Britton Colquitt punts the ball 49 yards from the Minnesota 39-yard line to the Colts' Tyler Vaughns, who returns the ball 9 yards to the Indianapolis 21-yard line.
At the end of Quarter 3: The score is 10-9, Vikings. The Colts have 206 yards on 54 plays (3.8 avg.), and the Vikings have 164 yards on 41 plays (4.0 avg.).
(0:19, Third Quarter) Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez punts the ba;; 45 yards from the Colts' 20-yard line to the Vikings' Ihmir Smith-Marsette, who calls for a fair catch at the Vikings' 35-yard line.
(1:39, Third Quarter) Vikings punter Britton Colquitt punts the ball 42 yards from the Minnesota 46-yard line to the Colts' Tyler Vaughns, who calls for the fair catch at the Colts' 12-yard line.
(3:42, Third Quarter) Colts kicker Eddy Pineiro converts a 50-yard field goal attempt to bring the score to 10-9, Vikings. Both Pineiro and Rodrigo Blankenship have yet to miss a kick during training camp or the preseason.
(6:17, Third Quarter) On a play-action pass, Colts quarterback Jacob Eason found wide receiver Dezmon Patmon crossing across the left side of the field for a gain of 28 yards.
(9:45, Third Quarter) The Vikings go three-and-out. Vikings punter Britton Colquitt punts 45 yards from the Minnesota 43-yard line to the Colts' Tyler Vaughns, who gains one yard to the Colts' 13-yard line.
(11:20, Third Quarter) Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez punts the ball 54 yards from the Colts 21-yard line to Minnesota's Ihmir Smith-Marsette, who returns the ball 17 yards to the Vikings' 42-yard line.
(13:42, Third Quarter) Vikings punter Britton Colquitt punts 52 yards from the Minnesota 32-yard line to Indianapolis' Tyler Vaughns, who returns the punt for seven yards to the Colts' 23-yard line. The Colts' Anthony Chesley was flagged for holding on the play, which brings the ball back to the Colts' 16-yard line.
At Halftime: The score is 10-6, Vikings. The Colts have 130 yards on 38 plays (3.4 avg.), and the Vikings have 148 yards on 32 plays (4.6 avg.).
The Colts' leading passer is quarterback Sam Ehlinger with 70 yards on 8-of-13 passing (61.5%), the leading rusher is running back Jordan Wilkins with 20 yards on 5 carries (4.0 avg.), the leading receiver is wide receiver Zach Pascal with 31 yards on 4 receptions (7.8 avg.), and the leading tackler is linebacker Bobby Okereke with 4 tackles.
(3:03, Second Quarter) The Colts go three-and-out. Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez punts the ball 48 yards from their 29-yard line to the Vikings' Ameer Abdullah, who returns the ball two yards to Minnesota's 25-yard line.
(0:50, Second Quarter) Vikings kicker Greg Joseph hits a 49-yard field goal attempt to extend the Vikings' lead to 10-6.
(2:09, Second Quarter The Colts go three-and-out. Punter Rigoberto Sanchez punts 52 yards to the Vikings' Ameer Abdullah, who calls for a fair catch at the Minnesota 14-yard line.
(2:36, Second Quarter) The Vikings go three-and-out after Colts defensive end Ben Banogu hits Vikings quarterback Jake Browning. Minnesota's Britton Colquitt punts 45 yards from the Vikings' 21-yard line to the Colts' Isaiah Rodgers, who calls for a fair catch at the Colts' 34-yard line.
(3:03, Second Quarter) The Colts go three-and-out in quarterback Jacob Eason's first drive. Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez punts the ball 52 yards from their 31-yard line to the Vikings' K.J. Osborn, who returns the ball four yards to Minnesota's 21-yard line.
(4:32, Second Quarter) Vikings punter Britton Colquitt punts from the Vikings' 25-yard line to the Colts' Isaiah Rodgers, who returns to the ball four yards to the Colts' 31-yard line.
(5:13, Second Quarter) On 3rd-and-5 from their own 27-yard line, Vikings quarterback Jake Browning was sacked by Colts defensive linemen Al-Quadin Muhammad and Andrew Brown.
(5:45, Second Quarter) Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger throws his second interception of the day on another deflected pass (intended for Ashton Dulin), this time to Vikings defensive tackle Armon Watts. Watts fumbled the ball, which was recovered by Vikings defensive tackle Jordon Scott. The Vikings will take over at the Vikings' 27-yard line.
(10:21, Second Quarter) Vikings kicker Greg Joseph misses a 51-yard field goal attempt, wide right. The score remains 7-6, Vikings. The Colts will take over from their own 33-yard line.
(12:25, Second Quarter) On 1st-and-10 from the Colts' 32-yard line, Colts first-round pick Kwity Paye registered his first sack, taking down Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins for a loss of eight yards. Paye was unable to play in preseason Week 1 due to an ankle injury.
(14:57, Second Quarter) Colts kicker Eddy Pineiro converts a 31-yard field goal attempt to make the score 7-6, Vikings. Neither Pineiro or Rodrigo Blankesnhip have missed a kick during training camp or the preseason. The Colts' drive covered 9 plays, 62 yards, 3:52.
At the end of Quarter 1: The score is 7-3, Vikings. The Colts have 96 yards on 20 plays (4.8 avg.), and the Vikings have 32 yards on 8 plays (4.0 avg.).
(3:40) Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger finds running back Nyheim Hines on a screen pass on the left side, and Hines shifts his way downfield for 18 yards. It is now 1st-and-10 for the Colts to their own 43-yard line.
(3:45, First Quarter) Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger is intercepted off of a deflected pass (intended for Parris Campbell) by Vikings linebacker Troy Dye, who returns the interception 33 yards for a touchdown. Greg Joseph's extra point makes it 7-3, Vikings.
(5:20, First Quarter) The Vikings go three-and-out. Punter Britton Colquitt punts from the Minnesota 26-yard line to the Colts' Isaiah Rodgers, who is drilled immediately for no gain by the Vikings' Chaz Surratt. The Colts start at their own 21-yard line.
(6:00, First Quarter) Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship converts a 47-yard field goal attempt to put the Colts ahead, 3-0. Neither Blankenship or Eddy Pineiro have missed a kick during training camp or the preseason. The Colts' drive covered 9 plays, 44 yards, 4:54.
(11:08, First Quarter) The Vikings' Britton Colquitt punts from the Minnesota 43-yard line to the Colkts' Nyheim Hines, who returns the ball 12 yards to the Indianapolis 28-yard line. On the prior play, Colts cornerback Rock Ya-Sin had tight coverage and forced an incompletion from Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins to wide receiver Adam Thielen.
(14:03, First Quarter) The Colts went three-and-out on their first drive. Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez punts from the Colts' 36-yard line to the Vikings' Ameer Abdullah, who returns the ball two yards to the Minnesota 20-yard line.
(7:53pm) Colts rookie quarterback Sam Ehlinger prepares to make the first start of his NFL career.
(7:10pm) The Colts announced that defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus will remain unavailable to coach on Saturday due to COVID-19-related reasons. Safeties coach Alan Williams will take over Eberflus' duties. Eberflus has been out since last Sunday's preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers.
(6:43pm) Per Larra Overton of the Colts, "Ahead of kickoff in Minneapolis, Coach Reich says the majority of the starters will play, anticipating 10-15 plays for the first team units.
Reich says Darius Leonard, T.Y. Hilton, Jack Doyle and Jonathan Taylor will not play against the Vikings."
The Indianapolis Colts (1-0) travel north to visit the Minnesota Vikings (0-1) on Saturday at 8:00pm ET at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Whether or not you're able to follow the game, you can stay here with us on this page as we give live updates from the stadium.
You can catch the game on television locally on FOX 59 (Play-by-Play: Greg Rakestraw, Color: Rick Venturi, Sideline: Larra Overton). On the radio, you can find the game on WFNI and WLHK (Play-by-Play: Matt Taylor, Color: Joe Reitz, Sideline: Jeffrey Gorman).
The Colts hosted the Carolina Panthers for two days of joint practices followed by the preseason opener at Lucas Oil Stadium last Sunday and came out on top, 21-18. Since then, the Colts have shifted focus to this matchup on Saturday as well as their Week 1 regular-seasoner opener at home against the Seattle Seahawks.
Quarterback Sam Ehlinger will get the start on Saturday and play much, if not all of the first half, followed by Jacob Eason, reversing the role's from last week's game.
Need to catch up on the week of practice? We've got you covered below:
- Day 15: Eason Builds On Sharp Preseason Performance
- Day 16: Eason Flips Script, Paye Dominates
- Day 17: Colts Gear Up for Vikings, Heavy On 11-on-11s
Additionally, here is what our Andrew Moore is watching for during Saturday's game.
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