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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Minnesota Vikings
4-1 269.28
229.48
 
VS
proj
Indianapolis Colts
151.02 1-4
180.26

Minnesota Vikings beat Indianapolis Colts for third straight win in 269.28-151.02 beatdown

Minnesota Vikings extended their win streak to three games with a dominant win over Indianapolis Colts, rolling to a 269.28-151.02 victory. Indianapolis Colts jumped out to an 87.42-point lead on Thursday behind a combined 38 points from DeForest Buckner (8 Tackles, 2 Sacks) and Bobby Okereke (9 Tackles). But it was all Minnesota Vikings after that. They were led by Justin Jefferson, who had 154 receiving yards and passed for 23 for 38.36 points, and Rhamondre Stevenson, who racked up 175 yards from scrimmage (30.5 points). Minnesota Vikings (4-1) will look to build on their success against Denver Broncos, while Indianapolis Colts (1-4) face Los Angeles Rams in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Minnesota Vikings   Indianapolis Colts

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 8 tackles against the Bears, Dantzler Sr. put up 20 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 7.59-point projection and was higher than his 13.8-point season scoring average. Dantzler Sr. ranks #1 among fantasy CBs this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
Cameron Dantzler Sr.

Top Player Comparison

Minnesota Vikings
Points
% of total points 269.28
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
38.36
21.22
14.2%
2
Rhamondre Stevenson
RB
30.5
13.12
11.3%
3
Derrick Henry
RB
30.2
16.03
11.2%
4
Kirk Cousins
QB
27.82
21.3
10.3%
Indianapolis Colts
Points
% of total points 151.02
1
DeForest Buckner
DT
22
8.62
14.6%
2
David Montgomery
RB
18.2
11.28
12.1%
3
Bobby Okereke
LB
16
12.24
10.6%
4
Alec Pierce
WR
15.1
6.2
10%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, after which Minnesota Vikings boasted a 269.28-151.02 lead. For Minnesota Vikings, Rhamondre Stevenson had a 49-yard run. Ka'imi Fairbairn made the highlight reel for Indianapolis Colts with a 51-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Minnesota Vikings   Indianapolis Colts

Game Notes

Minnesota Vikings had 11 of their 20 starters exceed their projected point totals.
Indianapolis Colts had only eight of their 20 starters score higher than their projected points.
The final outcome could've looked differently, as Minnesota Vikings had one starter score zero points, while Indianapolis Colts had two.
Minnesota Vikings had five players score more points than the leading scorer for Indianapolis Colts.
Minnesota Vikings put up more points than their season scoring average (229.18) while Indianapolis Colts fell short of theirs (172.78).
Minnesota Vikings recorded more points than their projected total, while Indianapolis Colts fell short of their projection.
The matchup's 118.26-point margin was the largest in the league this week.
Not only did Minnesota Vikings get the W, but they also easily covered the 49.22-point predicted margin of victory.
Minnesota Vikings moves to (1-0) in blowout games this season, while Indianapolis Colts falls to (0-2).
A bright spot in the defeat, DeForest Buckner (22 points) officially put up the highest scoring output for any DT this year.

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