The Minnesota Vikings are rolling into Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season, and guess what? They’re still one of just three undefeated teams in the entire league, coming off their bye and ready to host the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers are the only other teams without a loss, with those Monday Night Football results still pending.
The Purple Wall Has Been Doing the Heavy Lifting
Seriously, this Vikings squad has been a brick wall so far this season. Brian Flores’ defense is allowing the fewest points per game in the entire NFL right now, and Matt Daniels’ special teams units? Absolutely lights out, easily the best in the league. That’s how they’re getting it done. The offense, though, especially the passing game, has definitely had its head in the clouds a bit. They’ve done enough to keep the ‘L’ column empty, but you gotta wonder how long that can last if the passing game doesn’t pick it up. This team is clearly talented, but they’re walking a tightrope right now and relying heavily on two phases of the game.
Indianapolis Is Reeling and Hates Minneapolis
Now, let’s talk about the Colts. They’re stumbling, big time. They’ve lost two straight games, including a brutal 26-20 defeat at home last week to the *previously winless* Tennessee Titans. Yeah, you read that right. Daniel Jones threw two picks, the Colts coughed up three turnovers total, and even had a punt blocked and returned for a touchdown. Their defense actually held the Titans to just 186 total yards and they were up 13-0 at halftime, but then they just completely fell apart in the second half against their AFC South rivals. This isn’t their first rodeo in Minneapolis, either. This is their third trip to U.S. Bank Stadium in five years, and the last two? Not exactly vacation-worthy. Remember 2024? The Colts came to town for Sunday Night Football and actually took a 7-0 lead into halftime after a sack and fumble of Sam Darnold turned into a touchdown. But then the Vikings woke up, scored two third-quarter touchdowns, and Sam Darnold himself iced the game with his third touchdown pass right before the two-minute warning, securing a 21-13 win for Minnesota. And who could forget 2022? The Colts shocked everyone, going up 33-0 at halftime… only for the Vikings to pull off a comeback that was, well, “bigger” than anything we’d seen.
Reinforcements Are On The Way
Good news for the Vikings, though: they could be getting some serious help back for this game. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw and wide receiver Jordan Addison both missed the Week 5 game against New Orleans with injuries, but they might be back on the field. Same goes for tight end T.J. Hockenson, who got knocked out of that Saints game early with a concussion. And running back Jordan Mason, who’s been on injured reserve since a thumb injury in the season opener, is finally eligible to return starting this week. Getting those guys back would be a massive shot in the arm for that struggling offense, maybe helping them find some balance and take some pressure off the defense and special teams.
So, here we are in Week 7. The Vikings are trying to keep that ‘0’ in the loss column, while the Colts are desperate to stop the bleeding. If the Vikings get their guys back, it could shore up that offense and keep this unbelievable run going. If not, and the Colts play like they did in the first half against the Titans, this could be a tricky one for Minnesota. It’s going to be a must-watch to see if the Vikings’ defense and special teams can carry them again, or if the offense finally clicks into gear with the potential return of these key players.
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Originally reported by Daily Norseman.
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