The Indianapolis Colts (4-4) will battle the Minnesota Vikings (5-2) on ‘Sunday Night Football’ in Week 9.
The Vikings began the season with five consecutive wins but have dropped their last two entering this primetime matchup. Minnesota lost to the Rams 30-20 on ‘Thursday Night Football’ in Week 8 but come into tonight’s matchup on extra rest.
Indianapolis is .500 on the season, and head coach Shane Steichen decided that a change at quarterback was necessary heading into this clash. The Colts benched Anthony Richardson in favor of veteran Joe Flacco. The Colts offense will have its hands full against the number-one-ranked team, according to FTN, in defensive DVOA.
Vikings vs. Colts start time
Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
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The Vikings and Colts game will conclude Sunday, Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season with ‘Sunday Night Football’ at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Vikings vs. Colts TV Channel
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Vikings vs. Colts picks, predictions
Here’s how the USA TODAY Sports staff feels the Week 9 ‘SNF’ matchup between the Colts and Vikings will shape up:
Lorenzo Reyes: Vikings 27, Colts 20
Tyler Dragon: Vikings 28, Colts 20
Richard Morin: Vikings 24, Colts 18
Jordan Mendoza: Vikings 29, Colts 23
Vikings vs. Colts odds, moneyline, over/under
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Spread: Vikings (-5.5)
Moneyline: Vikings (-250); Colts (+195)
Over/under: 46.5
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Vikings vs. Colts history
These interconference opponents have met 27 times in NFL history, including one playoff matchup. The Colts lead the matchup all-time with an 18-8-1 record.
The most recent meeting between these teams was in December 2022 when the Vikings won in overtime. In the win, Minnesota completed the biggest comeback in NFL history, erasing a 33-point deficit by beating the Colts 39-36 in the game.