Football is a funny game. Colts, after being destroyed 54-19 by Dallas in their last game, lead 10 win Vikings 33-0 at the half today. . . . Minnesota was storming back in the second half and was within 15 and driving when Cousins threw a pick because his receiver stopped running across the field on a deep route. Still, the Colts have the ball inside their own five and there is still plenty of time for the Vikings to stop them and score twice.
Vikings pull within 8 with 5:30 to go. If they win this game, it will be the largest comeback in NFL history. . .
Colt runner fumbles ball and defender runs it back for TD but refs had mistakenly called runner down by contact. So, after challenge, Vikings will get the ball where they recovered it at midfield with 3:25 to play and all three timeouts.
Colts hold, but then get stopped on fourth down and one by the Vikings, who get the ball with a bit over 2 minutes to play and no time-outs.
Dalvin Cook scores on 65 yard pass/run on Vikings first play. 2 point conversion is good. Game tied with about 2 minutes left.
Vikings sack Ryan on Colts' first play of next possession. 2 minute warning. Vikings may have a chance to win this in regulation. Still, if they win it at all, it will be the largest comeback in NFL history, beating the 32 point comeback by the Bills over the Oilers.
Vikings hold Colts. They get the ball back with 1:10 to play at their own 26. No timeouts.
Vikings punt to Colts' one yard line with 13 seconds left. Can't have a safety. . . . Going to OT.
Vikings get ball first in OT . . . driving . . . but now stalled and with a holding penalty. Third and very long. . . . 4th and 10 and they punt down to Colts' 12.
Colts make some headway, but Vikings hold and get the ball back at their own 13 with less than 2 minutes to play in OT and one timeout remaining.
Phelan catches pass at Colts' 40. 19 seconds left. . . . One more complete pass. 40 yard FG attempt to win the game with 7 seconds left. . . . .Timeout to ice the kicker. . . . good! Vikings clinch division. Largest comeback in NFL history.
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Last edited: Dec 17, 2022