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5 keys to victory: Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts in week 15

ByAdam Carlson|
Dec 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) and quarterback Andrew Luck (12) celebrate a second half touchdown against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) and quarterback Andrew Luck (12) celebrate a second half touchdown against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Josh Ferguson (34) and offensive guard Jack Mewhort (75) and center Ryan Kelly (78) and offensive guard Denzelle Good (71) and offensive tackle Joe Reitz (76) and wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (15) in the second half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.The Broncos defeated the Colts 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Josh Ferguson (34) and offensive guard Jack Mewhort (75) and center Ryan Kelly (78) and offensive guard Denzelle Good (71) and offensive tackle Joe Reitz (76) and wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (15) in the second half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.The Broncos defeated the Colts 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

#1. Take advantage of the Colts OL

Fans of the Minnesota Vikings know that the team’s struggles on the offensive line has been a major contributor in the ineffectiveness of the team to put points on the scoreboard during the 2016 NFL season.

The Colts have been struggling as well, with three offensive lineman on injured reserve (Jack Mewhort, Isiah Cage, and Hugh Thornton). Mewhort was a starter before the start of the year and Thornton was his backup at left guard.

Indianapolis’ situation gets worse when looking at their early injury reports. The Colts have two offensive tackles missing some practice time, as Joe Reitz sat out practice and Denzelle Good was limited.

This could be a feast for the Vikings defensive ends, who have been rejuvenated toward the end of the season. Brian Robison, Everson Griffen, and Vikings leading sack leader Danielle Hunter should all be licking their chops coming into this game, since the Colts are tied for allowing the second most sacks in the league (40).

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