The Minnesota Vikings seal the biggest comeback in NFL HISTORY, going 33-0 down at HALF to beat the Colts 39-36 in overtime…one win secured the NFC North title and one first place in the playoffs in three years
Minnesota led by just seven seconds as they made the biggest comeback in NFL history.
In an incredible start to this season’s first NFL Saturday list, the Vikings shockingly clinched the NFC North title by erasing a 33-0 loss and triumphing 39-36 at US Bank Stadium.
Indianapolis led by five points at the half but gave up 14 points in the third and 22 in the fourth. Before a crucial three points sealed their fate in extra time.
Justin Jefferson (C) and Dalvin Cook (R) were the focus of the Minnesota Vikings’ overtime win
Make no mistake, Minnesota had to work for this. Regulation wasn’t enough to separate the wildly volatile teams.
All signs pointed to an early blowout, with a blocked punt touchdown beginning what looked like the end for the Vikes.
The home team’s first half consisted of: blocked punt TD, fumble, turnover on downs, punt, pick six, punt and a knee down to the end of the half.
What Kevin O’Connell said to his team at half-time clearly worked, but didn’t initially.
Vikings fans were treated to an early Christmas present with the overwhelming win
The Viking offensive went three-and-out on the first drive of the third, losing eight total yards.
Three consecutive touchdown drives put them within reach early in the final quarter before a touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins to Adam Thielen made it 36-28.
Parity still seemed a long way off as the Colts’ offense faltered, and an ingenious 64-yard throw from Dalvin Cook saw the go to 36-36 through a successful two-point conversion.
Eventually. The franchise that needed the result most was able to get it done at the critical moment.
Indianapolis quarterback Matt Ryan and his offense were anemic during the second half of Saturday