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

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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Jan 4, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of the 2013 AFC wild card playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lucas Oil Stadium. Colts defeated the Chiefs 45-44. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of the 2013 AFC wild card playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lucas Oil Stadium. Colts defeated the Chiefs 45-44. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /

#4. Focus on stopping the pass

Normally, the plan for success for the Vikings is to focus on stopping the run while rushing the defensive ends to get pressure on the quarterback. However, the Colts ground game isn’t much to be scared about.

Indianapolis is ranked 24th in the NFL in both at yards per carry (3.9) and rushing yards per game (97.8). They also only have 9 rushing touchdowns on the season, with only 4 of those coming from 33-year-old running back Frank Gore.

The bigger concern in the Indianapolis run game is Robert Turbin, who has also found the end zone 4 times, but has done so on only 31 carries compared to Gore’s 208 attempts. Don’t be fooled by his limited role, as he can be just as dangerous as the veteran.

Still, the focus should always be on Andrew Luck, who can make any pass on a football field. With smart play from the secondary and a solid pass rush, Minnesota should be able to force some off-target throws and take advantage of them.