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Vikings rally to beat Colts

(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings snapped a two-game losing streak by beating the Indianapolis Colts 21-13 at U-S Bank Stadium on Sunday Night Football. Neither offense scored in the first half, but Kenny Moore II gave Indianapolis an early lead when he returned a Sam Darnold fumble for a touchdown in the second quarter. However, Darnold tossed touchdown three second half T-D passes to push his team to the win. He found Jordan Addison, Jalen Nailor and Josh Oliver for scoring passes. Darnold finished the game with 290 passing yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Justin Jefferson caught seven passes for 137 yards. The Vikings are in second place in the N-F-C North at 6-2. Joe Flacco passed for 179 yards, no touchdowns, and an interception. The Colts have lost two in a row and are now 4-5. The Vikings visit Jacksonville on Sunday.