The Vikings-Colts Score Prediction (Fans) 👀

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Nov 2, 2024
Dec 17, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) looks on before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.

VikingsTerritory asked a handful of Vikings fans for a prediction of Sunday night’s game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The Vikings-Colts Score Prediction (Fans) 👀

The fans have spoken.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen walks the field before an Indianapolis Colts game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis. © Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images.

The Vikings have lost twice in a row after a fanciful 5-0 start, and onlookers desperately want the team to rediscover its winning ways.

This weekend, Minnesota will face a .500 Colts team led by veteran passer Joe Flacco — a club that also needs a dub to keep pace in the AFC’s playoff chase.

Prediction
Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota safety Josh Metellus (44), cornerback Shaquill Griffin (1), linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0), safety Camryn Bynum (24), and cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) celebrate against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Vikings fans predict the Vikings will win their sixth game of the season.

Fans almost unanimously chose the Vikings, evidently content with the state of play in Minnesota. The recent losses have deterred the faith.

Here’s how the fan panel sees the score for Week 9:

Alexis: Vikings Win, 29-23
Bruce Johnson: Vikings Win, 31-10
Chris: Vikings Win, 31-14
Christina: Vikings Win, 20-17
Eric Horstman: Vikings Win, 38-28
Ivan, Czar of Bohunks: Vikings Win, 27-24
Legend of Corra: Vikings Win, 42-17
PurpleVikodin: Vikings Win, 35-21
RedNPurple: Colts Win, 23-20
SkolSister: Vikings Win, 21-17
Skol Tom: Vikings Win, 30-17
Steve Berglund: Colts Win, 30-27
Tadd: Vikings Win, 28-20
Thee…Mr. Legend: Vikings Win, 28-24
Mathematically en masse, fans predict the Vikings will top the Colts by a score of 28-21.

Oct 30, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs the ball while Washington Commanders cornerback Rachad Wildgoose (37) defends in the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports.

And the season standings for fans’ predictions:

Christina: 5-2
Eric Horstman: 5-2
Ivan, Czar of Bohunks: 5-2
RedNPurple: 5-2
Skol Tom: 5-2
Steve Berglund: 5-2
Alexis: 4-3
Chris: 4-3
Keat_on: 4-3
PurpleVikodin: 4-3
SkolSister: 4-3
Legend of Corra: 3-4
Tadd: 3-4
Thee…Mr. Legend: 3-4
Bruce Johnson: 1-6

Sporting News’ Vinnie Iyer picked the Vikings to defeat Indianapolis, 27-20, and explained: “Anthony Richardson is trying to keep the starting job over Joe Flacco, but the only thing he offers is a rushing threat to help Jonathan Taylor’s running out of the backfield. The slumping sophomore QB won’t avoid the pressure and turnover-focused attack of the Vikings. On the flip side, Sam Darnold can attack another secondary that cannot stop Justin Jefferson or any of Minnesota’s downfield receivers.”

The Vikings are favored to prevail by five points against the Colts. Minnesota has a Top 3 defense per DVOA and EPA/Play through eight weeks.

Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus (44) intercepts the ball against the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images.

The Vikings have a 78% chance of reaching the postseason per DVOA. Indianapolis checks in around 39% per the same metric.

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Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. The show features guests, analysis, and opinion on all things related to the purple team, with 4-7 episodes per week. His MIN obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band). He follows the NBA as closely as the NFL. 

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