The game between the Minnesota Vikings and Indianapolis Colts was a stressful affair that taught fans a lot about what the team is made of.
A home game against the four-win Indianapolis Colts seemed like a great way for the Minnesota Vikings to regain their footing and win the NFC North as well as assure themselves a spot in the postseason.
Sadly, everything that could go wrong for the purple and gold went wrong and Minnesota found itself in a deep hole early in the contest. They were able to fight back and win the game by a final score of 38-36.
In a game where it looked like the Vikings would be blown out in front of their own fans at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minnesota needed extra time to put away the Colts but moved to 11-3 on the season with the biggest comeback in NFL history.
There was plenty to learn about the Minnesota Vikings during their Week 15 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Let’s take a look at seven of the biggest takeaways from Saturday’s hard-fought victory.