Vikings Game This Week

Josh Frey |

Dec 14, 2022

Minnesota Vikings News, Analysis, Schedule: Week 15

Dec 4, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) reacts after the game against the New York Jets at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

The Vikings lost on the road to their division rivals, the Detroit Lions. Their defense fell flat as Minnesota fell, 34-23. Now, the Vikings game this week features the 10-3 Vikings heading back to U.S. Bank Stadium to take on the 4-8-1 Indianapolis Colts.

Simply put, the Vikings have not had terrific luck in recent history against the Colts. Indianapolis is on a six-game winning streak against the purple team. Overall, the two teams have met a total of 26 times, and the Colts lead the all-time series with a record of 18-7-1. Most recently, the Colts defeated the Vikings on September 20th, 2020, by a score of 28-11.

Minnesota Vikings News and Analysis

The State of the Vikings: Week 14 — Oct 9, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler Sr. (3) comes off the field after the game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

A look back at the Debacle in Detroit.
And here is everything the Vikings did poorly during that debacle.
The Vikings signed a new rookie cornerback to help their secondary.
Can the Vikings end a 25-year drought this weekend?
Here’s how the playoff picture is shaping up for Week 15.
The best Vikings defender may come as a surprise to you.
Here are the updated power rankings for Week 15.
After their loss, the Vikings must keep their foot on the gas in Week 15 and beyond.
The Vikings need to generate pressure if they are going to win this weekend.
Dustin Baker answers all your most pressing questions ahead of Week 15.

NFL Standings

Questions Answered: Vikings Path Forward, Dalvin Tomlinson, Darrisaw Out — Nov 20, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports.

AFC EAST

Buffalo Bills (10-3)
Miami Dolphins (8-5)
New England Patriots (7-6)
New York Jets (7-6)

AFC NORTH

Baltimore Ravens (9-4)
Cincinnati Bengals (9-4)
Cleveland Browns (5-8)
Pittsburgh Steelers (5-8)

AFC SOUTH

Tennessee Titans (7-6)
Jacksonville Jaguars (5-8)
Indianapolis Colts (4-8-1)
Houston Texans (1-11-1)

AFC WEST

Kansas City Chiefs (10-3)
Los Angeles Chargers (7-6)
Las Vegas Raiders (5-8)
Denver Broncos (3-10)

NFC EAST

Philadelphia Eagles (12-1)
Dallas Cowboys (10-3)
New York Giants (7-5-1)
Washington Commanders (7-5-1)

NFC NORTH

Minnesota Vikings (10-3)
Detroit Lions (6-7)
Green Bay Packers (5-8)
Chicago Bears (3-10)

NFC SOUTH

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-7)
Atlanta Falcons (5-8)
Carolina Panthers (5-8)
New Orleans Saints (4-9)

NFC WEST

San Francisco 49ers (9-4)
Seattle Seahawks (7-6)
Arizona Cardinals (4-9)
Los Angeles Rams 4-9)

Week 15 NFL Schedule

Listed below are all 16 games that will take place around the league during Week 15 of the NFL regular season.

Thursday, December 15th

(9-4) San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks (7-6), 7:15 PM CST, Amazon Prime

Saturday, December 17th

(4-8-1) Indianapolis Colts @ Minnesota Vikings (10-3), 12 PM CST, NFL Network
(9-4) Baltimore Ravens @ Cleveland Browns (5-8), 3:30 PM CST, NFL Network
(8-5) Miami Dolphins @ Buffalo Bills (10-3), 7:15 PM CST, NFL Network

Sunday, December 18th

(5-8) Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints (4-9), 12 PM CST, FOX
(5-8) Pittsburgh Steelers @ Carolina Panthers (5-8), 12 PM CST, CBS
(12-1) Philadelphia Eagles @ Chicago Bears (3-10), 12 PM CST, FOX
(10-3) Kansas City Chiefs @ Houston Texans (1-11-1), 12 PM CST, CBS
(10-3) Dallas Cowboys @ Jacksonville Jaguars (5-8), 12 PM CST, FOX
(6-7) Detroit Lions @ New York Jets (7-6), 12 PM CST, CBS
(4-9) Arizona Cardinals @ Denver Broncos (3-10), 3:05 PM CST, FOX
(7-6) New England Patriots @ Las Vegas Raiders (5-8), 3:05 PM CST, FOX
(7-6) Tennessee Titans @ Los Angeles Chargers (7-6), 3:25 PM CST, CBS
(9-4) Cincinnati Bengals @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-7), 3:25 PM CST, CBS
(7-5-1) New York Giants @ Washington Commanders (7-5-1), 7:20 PM CST, NBC

Monday, December 19th

(4-9) Los Angeles Rams @ Green Bay Packers (5-8), 7:15 PM CST, ESPN

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Josh Frey is a Class of 2020 graduate of The College of Idaho with a bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing as well as minors in History, Human Biology, and Journalism. When he’s not writing about the NFL, Josh can often be found training for a marathon, playing video games, or rooting for the Milwaukee Brewers and Bucks. For more of his opinions, NFL and otherwise, check out his Twitter account: @Freyed_Chicken