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Colts at Vikings: Highlights, score and recap

By Dave Stevenson

Sep 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) smiles prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) smiles prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Here’s an updated list of the highlights and score updates for the Week 15 showdown between the Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings.

Final. 0. 60. 0. 46

The Minnesota Vikings host the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium with playoff spots on the line. Minnesota trails the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions by two games and is tied with the Green Bay Packers with a 7-6 record. A win is necessary for their thin playoff hopes, as they have lost six of their last eight games since starting the season 5-0.

Meanwhile, a win for the Colts is necessary as well. At 6-7, they are a game behind the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans in the AFC South. Indy likely won’t be getting a wild card birth, so a division title might be the only way they’re making the playoffs.

Indianapolis is led by franchise quarterback Andrew Luck. He’s one of the most proficient and productive quarterbacks in the NFL. T.Y. Hilton is his favorite receiver, as he ranks second in the league with 1,203 receiving yards.

Meanwhile, Minnesota’s defense has been doing the heavy lifting for the team this season, ranking second in fewest points allowed per game (17.3). They also rank in the top five in fewest passing yards allowed and total yards allowed.

Highlights

*WILL BE POSTED AND UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE GAME*

Three Stars

1. Andrew Luck: Andrew Luck will have his work cut out for him against Minnesota, but he’s been playing quite well as of late. Also, he’ll be facing a Vikings offense which ranks 24th in points per game, easing the pressure on him to score points.

2. T.Y. Hilton: Hilton, much like his quarterback, could have a tough week. But he has two consecutive 100+ yard receiving games and one of them came against a very tough Houston Texans defense. Hilton is hot right now, so expect a big game from him.

3. Sam Bradford: Poor Sam Bradford has been a quality quarterback for Minnesota this season. Unfortunately, he gets virtually no protection from his offensive line. Bradford has been a solid game manager, keeping Minnesota within range for a win just about every week.

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Next Week

The Colts will face the Oakland Raiders on the road on Saturday, Dec. 24 starting at 4:05 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the Vikings travel to Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers on Christmas Eve.

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