Colts struggle against Vikings as Daniel Jones faces intense blitzing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 7:58 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026

In Minneapolis on October 25, the Indianapolis Colts fell 16-10 to the Minnesota Vikings, hampered by the Vikings' aggressive blitzing strategy. Colts quarterback Daniel Jones struggled, taking four sacks and finishing with just 108 passing yards and an interception. The Vikings' defense, particularly under coordinator Brian Flores, blitzed on 67% of snaps, capitalizing on the Colts' offensive limitations. Despite a touchdown run from Jonathan Taylor, the Colts' passing game faltered, leaving them unable to capitalize on early success. Both teams faced challenges, including injuries in the Colts' secondary.
- •Colts score early with a 38-yard touchdown from Jonathan Taylor.
- •Vikings QB Kyler Murray engages effectively, completing 14 of 24 passes.
- •Jones completes just 13 of 22 passes, enduring heavy pressure.
- •Colts average 4.7 yards per carry with 154 total rushing yards.
- •Vikings' aggressive defense maintains momentum throughout the game.
- 7:58 PMYahoo Sports — Colts QB Daniel Jones couldn't handle Vikings blitz-heavy scheme; the matchups that lost the game
"The most aggressive defense in recent history took one look at Colts QB Daniel Jones and got even more blitz-crazy. Jones couldn't handle it
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