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Week 7 Preview · 2026 SeasonVikings vs Colts, Week 7: Preview, Injuries and Odds
Kickoff and TV, where both teams stand, the injury report, key players and the latest line for the Vikings vs the Colts.
The Minnesota Vikings (5-0) host the Indianapolis Colts (2-3) at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. Minnesota comes in off a 23-13 win at the New Orleans Saints in Week 5. Read the Week 5 recap. Here is what the data shows heading into the game.
Kickoff, TV and venue
- Matchup
- Minnesota Vikings (5-0) vs Indianapolis Colts (2-3)
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Kickoff
- 12:00 p.m. CDT (17:00 UTC)
- Venue
- U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
- TV
- CBS
For streaming and local viewing options, see our where to watch the Vikings guide.
Where the teams stand
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 4-1 | 123 | 70 |
| Indianapolis | 2-3 | 124 | 138 |
| Houston | 1-4 | 110 | 112 |
| Tennessee | 0-5 | 58 | 109 |
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5-0 | 109 | 64 |
| Green Bay | 3-2 | 104 | 112 |
| Chicago | 3-2 | 119 | 96 |
| Detroit | 2-2 | 119 | 127 |
Minnesota Vikings: last five games
- W 39-22 vs GB (Sep 13, 2026)
- W 9-3 @ CHI (Sep 20, 2026)
- W 23-16 @ TB (Sep 27, 2026)
- W 15-10 vs MIA (Oct 4, 2026)
- W 23-13 @ NO (Oct 11, 2026)
Indianapolis Colts: last five games
- L 41-23 vs BAL (Sep 13, 2026)
- L 33-30 OT @ KC (Sep 21, 2026)
- W 19-17 vs HOU (Sep 27, 2026)
- W 30-13 vs WSH (Oct 4, 2026)
- L 34-22 @ PIT (Oct 11, 2026)
ESPN's last-five lists can include preseason and previous-season games. Full tables are on our standings page.
Injury report
Statuses as listed by ESPN on October 11, 2026. They change during the week; our Vikings injury report updates automatically.
Minnesota Vikings
| Player | Pos | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | Questionable | Concussion |
| Max Brosmer | QB | Out | Coach's Decision |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | WR | Out | Coach's Decision |
| Elijah Williams | DE | Out | Coach's Decision |
| Jakobe Thomas | S | Out | Coach's Decision |
Indianapolis Colts
| Player | Pos | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Leonard | QB | Out | Coach's Decision |
| Dalton Tucker | G | Out | Coach's Decision |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | Out | Hamstring |
| Jaylon Carlies | LB | Out | Ribs |
| Arden Key | DE | Injured Reserve | Hamstring |
Key players
Team leaders as listed by ESPN before the game.
Minnesota Vikings
- Kyler Murray (Passing Yards): 45/71, 433 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
- Aaron Jones Sr. (Rushing Yards): 72 CAR, 297 YDS, 1 TD
- T.J. Hockenson (Receiving Yards): 22 REC, 195 YDS, 1 TD
- Dallas Turner (Sacks): 5.5
- Blake Cashman (Tackles): 33
Indianapolis Colts
- Daniel Jones (Passing Yards): 84/132, 754 YDS, 3 TD, 4 INT
- Jonathan Taylor (Rushing Yards): 86 CAR, 353 YDS, 6 TD
- Josh Downs (Receiving Yards): 17 REC, 202 YDS
- DeForest Buckner (Sacks): 3
- Akeem Davis-Gaither (Tackles): 37
The betting line
ESPN's Matchup Predictor gave the Vikings a 59.2% chance to win and the Colts 40.5%.
Lines move during the week, so check a current source before relying on these numbers. This is not betting advice. More context is on our predictions and odds page.
History and more
For the long view of this matchup, visit our Vikings vs. Colts series history.
Written automatically from ESPN game data for this matchup (ESPN event 401873014: standings, last five games, team leaders, injuries and odds, retrieved October 11, 2026) and the site's schedule feed for kickoff, venue and TV. Last updated October 11, 2026.
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