#2. Take some shots
Let’s be polite to the Colts and say that their pass defense is “struggling”. Not only do they give up the 7th most yards through the air per game (262.4) and 7th most yards per completion (7.6) but they have given up 23 passing touchdowns this year.
Minnesota showed they have some capability to take deep shots last week against the Jaguars. Sam Bradford opened the game letting loose, testing the Jacksonville secondary in a way that he should attack the Colts as well.
Indianapolis became even more vulnerable when the team was forced to place cornerback Patrick Robinson on injured reserve. This could open the door for Bradford to take some calculated shots at the Colts secondary.
That also means that Stefon Diggs or Adam Thielen could have big games. Or maybe even Kyle Rudolph or Cordarrelle Patterson. Still, the Vikings should have the opportunities for big plays against Indianapolis, and they could capitalize on them if possible.