Vikings defense swarms Joe Flacco, Colts on way to dominant win at home

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It wasn’t a high-octane game offensively for either team, but the Minnesota Vikings’ defense was pestering the Indianapolis Colts all game in a 21-13 win on Sunday night. 

The Vikings improved to 6-2 on the season, while the Colts fell back under .500 at 4-5. 

The story this week for the Colts was head coach Shane Steichen saying veteran journeyman Joe Flacco was taking over as the team’s starting quarterback, relieving No. 4 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, Anthony Richardson, of his duties as he’s struggled mightily this season. 

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) warms up before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. (Brad Rempel-Imagn Images)

But while Flacco’s had success with the Colts' offense this season, defensive coordinator Brian Flores was dialing up all the right pressure to keep him at bay throughout this contest. 

One of the main things was stopping Jonathan Taylor and the Colts’ stout run game. The Vikings held the Colts to just 68 total yards on the ground, as Taylor finished with only 48 yards on 13 carries. 

Because of that, Flores was able to disrupt Flacco in the pocket all game, though he didn't take a sack all game until the final drive when the Vikings got him on the ground three times.

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Flacco finished 16-of-27 for 179 yards with no touchdowns thrown and one interception, as the Vikings' defense held the Colts' offense to just six points. He was sacked three times.

On the other side, Sam Darnold was able to find the end zone three times