Minnesota Vikings 21, Indianapolis Colts 13

The Indianapolis Colts didn’t get the enhance they hoped for with Joe Flacco stepping in for Anthony Richardson, falling 21-13 to the Sam Darnold-led Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night time.

Flacco accomplished 16 of his 27 passes for 179 yards, with no touchdowns and one interception, because the Colts’ offense managed simply -0.206 EPA per passing play — their second-worst mark of the season. Without Richardson’s dual-threat capacity, the offense lacked the added dynamism within the working sport, which clearly restricted its effectiveness.

Darnold was environment friendly however unspectacular for the Vikings, finishing 28 of his 34 passes for 290 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. He recorded one big-time throw but additionally had three turnover-worthy performs and was sacked 4 occasions within the victory.

PFF’s devoted group of graders was laborious at work, analyzing each participant on each play in actual time. The grades and knowledge will likely be out there after an intensive assessment tomorrow at 12 p.m. EST.

In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level knowledge and snap counts from the sport to offer you an early look. Our professional graders have additionally nominated the standout participant of the sport, highlighting distinctive efficiency on the sphere.

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HIGHEST-GRADED PLAYERS

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PLAYER OF THE GAME

Star huge receiver Justin Jefferson did slightly little bit of every little thing on Sunday night time. He was focused a game-high 9 occasions, and he got here down with seven catches for 137 yards and 5 first downs. He hauled in his solely contested goal, compelled two missed tackles after the catch and recorded 5 catches of 15 or extra yards. 

He additionally completed the sport with 22 passing yards, as he discovered Aaron Jones for a 22-yard achieve on a cross-field move after catching the preliminary lateral.

BOX SCORE

SNAP COUNTS & PLAYER PARTICIPATION

Colts’ offensive snap counts

Vikings’ offensive snap counts

Colts’ defensive snap counts

Vikings’ defensive snap counts