Vikings recalculated from 33-0 deficit to complete biggest comeback in NFL history

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings just completed the biggest comeback in NFL history. Let that sink in.

Bigger than New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI. more than buffalo bill in the 1992 knockout round.

Minnesota hit it off Saturday, turning a 33-0 halftime deficit into a Overtime victory 39-36 via Indianapolis University. In the process, the Vikings took the NFC North and took a one-game lead for the 2nd seed first San Francisco 49ers.

Minnesota Vikings

They will talk about this game for generations in Minnesota. The Vikings didn’t score until the 8th minute, 25 seconds remaining in the third inning. From that point on, they overcame the Colts by a score of 39-3, winning over Greg Joseph40 yards goal in extra time.

Fans at Bank of America Stadium, already worried about a team that turned an 8-1 start to a 10-3 record, overpowered heavy boos as the team entered the locker room. mid-game map. But the majority of those who stayed saw a day that would last forever in franchise history.

Their earlier disappointment was understandable. “Special Teams” allow returns at 49 and 47 yards, and also a throw is blocked for a touchdown. midfielder Kirk’s cousin there was an intercept returned to score and intercept Chef DalvinThe failure in the first quarter ended a promising path.

Describe the game in two words: Completely historic. It repeats. What we saw on Sunday has never happened in the history of the NFL

Biggest flaw in the game plan: Trainer Kevin O’Connell reverse angle is not taken into account Chandon Sullivan returned two fumbles for touch, but both were called back by referee Tra Blake’s team, one per half. On the first, Blake ruled that the mess happened after the schedule had been set, causing the play to die. In the second round, Sullivan was credited for recovering from his clumsiness but was disqualified at the 46-yard line. The Vikings failed to score in the latter’s possession.

QB incident: The cousins ​​threw only 43 yards in the first half but recovered to throw 460 yards and four touchdowns after halftime. In doing so, he designed his seventh comeback from a fourth-quarter deficit this season. According to Elias, Cousins ​​is the third quarterback in Vikings franchise history to throw four passes in the second half of the game, alongside Tommy Kramer (2 times) and Fran Tarkenton. — Kevin Seifert

Statistics underrated to know: The Vikings have now won 10 games by a point, marking the most such wins in a single season in NFL history.

Next game: vs. Giants (1 p.m. ET, December 24)

Indianapolis University

Say this to the Colts: They’re not boring. After giving up 33-0 in the fourth inning of the previous match against dalas cowboyThe Colts allowed the Vikings to complete the biggest comeback in NFL history before finally winning at Bank of America Stadium.

This game has provided some of the best evidence of the depth of the Colts’ offensive struggles. They took a 33-0 lead after half-time but their lack of attack showed in the second half, allowing the Vikings to make a spectacular comeback. Indianapolis picked up just three points in the final 40 minutes of the game (second half and extra time).

The loss gave the Colts a 4-9-1 lead and was their fourth straight loss in five games under interim head coach Jeff Saturday.

The Colts have found new and creative ways to lose this season, and their recent trend has been to fall in the second half. They dominated for much of the game against the Eagles on November 20 before scoring the winning goal in Philadelphia’s final title game. They also went head-to-head with Dallas before taking spins with an incredible four consecutive possessions to end the game.

Saturday’s game is a continuation of what has been the theme for the struggling Colts.

Promising trend: stone man Chase McLaughlin had another impressive day, scoring five goals as the Colts’ attack struggled to complete shots. McLaughlin came as a temporary solution to the team’s dilemma, after the struggling veteran was liberated. Rodrigo Blankenship. But McLaughlin worked hard to keep the job long after making 7 of 10 attempts at 50 yards or so. He converted a 52-yard kick in the third inning on Saturday along with a successful 49-yard attempt earlier in the day.

QB incident: Matt Ryan was no longer dominant in this game despite the Colts’ 36-point output. On the one hand, Ryan has avoided the mistakes he’s made in so many of the Colts’ past games. Ryan has not committed to revenue for the third time this season. But Ryan’s attempt to pass 5.5 yards each time showed the Colts’ continued inability to stretch the court, a fact that made maintaining passes especially difficult. Colts generated only 102 yards of aggregated range in the third and fourth quarters. Ryan is now on the wrong side of both the greatest comeback in regular season and Super Bowl history. Ryan’s old team, team Atlanta Falcontook a 28-3 lead against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI.

important play: There were several key games in the fourth quarter, including a possibly clumsy comeback ahead of the Minnesota encounter. But there was another call earlier in the game in favor of the Colts but could create the necessary momentum for the Vikings. Colts . receiver Michael Pittman Jr.. seemed to fumble for the third catch in the second quarter, with the Vikings recovering and returning for a potential encounter. But officials determined a whistle sounded before Pittman lost possession. The Colts were leading 23-0 at the time.

Silver coated: The Colts enter Week 15 expecting a seventh overall pick in the next NFL draft. A win on Saturday would negatively impact Indianapolis’s standing in the draft order, something crucial for a team trying to tackle a year-long quarterback problem. The Colts have only had one pick in the top 10 since 2012, when they picked quarterback Andrew Luck with the first overall pick. Guard Quenton Nelson as the only pick in the top 10 since, the Colts picked him in sixth place in 2018. — Stephen’s keeper

Statistics underrated to know: The Colts’ 33-point halftime lead on the road was their biggest since November 12, 1967, when the Baltimore Colts led the Atlanta Falcons 35-0 after halftime in Atlanta.

Next game: vs. Charger (8:15 p.m. ET, December 26)