Colts vs Vikings prediction: what pundits picked
Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings · Week 7, 2026 · Sun, Oct 25
Who do pundits pick in Colts vs Vikings? Of 1 pundit with a call on record, all 1 take the Vikings. Every call is graded once the game is final.
Who the room took
1 pundit · each counted once, by their latest callColts at Vikings: how they come in
The Colts are 2-2 and have won 2 straight; the Vikings are 4-0 and have won 4 straight. On win totals, 6 pundits put the Colts at 6.8 wins on average, and 17 pundits put the Vikings at 9.6 wins on average.
US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Record
- 2-2 · won 2 straight · 102 scored, 104 allowed
- Last games
- W 30-13 at Commanders Week 4
- W 19-17 vs Texans Week 3
- L 30-33 at Chiefs Week 2
- Unit ranks
- offense 19th, defense 26th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 8-9
- Win-total calls
- 6 pundits · average 6.8 · 5 to 9 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 3 of 4 Colts games
- Record
- 4-0 · won 4 straight · 86 scored, 51 allowed
- Last games
- W 15-10 vs Dolphins Week 4
- W 23-16 at Buccaneers Week 3
- W 9-3 at Bears Week 2
- Unit ranks
- offense 22nd, defense 1st of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 9-8
- Win-total calls
- 17 pundits · average 9.6 · 6 to 12 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 3 Vikings games
Colts and Vikings players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (40 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Colts
- Daniel JonesStarting QB · QB
754 passing yards · 3 TD, 4 INT · 63.6% completions · 4 games · 22nd in the NFL in passing yards
Daniel Jones to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points
“Because this offense was so dominant to open last season, Jones is a boom-or-bust QB2.” the article →
Daniel Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“Sure sounds like Daniel Jones gonna start week one, don't you think?” the article →
- Jonathan TaylorRB1 · RB
353 rushing yards on 86 carries · 6 TD · 10 catches for 69 · 4 games · 5th in the NFL in rushing yards
Jonathan Taylor to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“That opportunity share makes Taylor a volume-based RB1 to start.” the article →
Jonathan Taylor to record 2,000 rushing yards
“I know McCaffrey is thousand thousand. Like a lock. I know. But this this guy could get two k. Don't you think?” the article →
- Josh DownsWR1 · WR
17 catches for 202 yards · 0 TD · 4 games · 43rd in the NFL in receiving yards
Josh Downs to be 1st on the depth chart
“indicating that Josh Downs is still going to be the Colts’ primary slot man” the article →
Josh Downs to fall short of his draft cost (round nine)
“I am not drafting Josh Downs. I don't think they can win on the outside. I think Keenan Allen is going to capsize his target volume” the article →
- Tyler WarrenTE1 · TE
23 catches for 130 yards · 2 TD · 4 games · 88th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tyler Warren to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points
“Warren is a top-five tight end this season, but his week-to-week volatility increased somewhat with the addition of Keenan Allen.” the article →
Tyler Warren to finish top 7 at his position, by fantasy points
“Three tight ends enjoyed exceptionally successful rookie seasons in 2025 and landed among the top seven tight ends for 2026... Colston Loveland, Harold Fannin Jr. and Tyler Warren” the article →
- DeForest BucknerSack leader · DT
3 sacks · 5 solo tackles · 4 games · 9th in the NFL in sacks
- Akeem Davis-GaitherTackle leader · LB
20 solo tackles · 4 games · 9th in the NFL in solo tackles
Akeem Davis-Gaither to be 1st on the depth chart
“His running mate figures to be Akeem Davis-Gaither” the article →
Vikings
- Kyler MurrayStarting QB · QB
433 passing yards · 1 TD, 2 INT · 63.4% completions · 3 games · 30th in the NFL in passing yards
“an injured Kyler Murray, who will make his first start this Sunday against the Buccaneers since a Week 1 injury” the article →
“Kyler's back this week.” the article →
- Aaron JonesRB1 · RB
297 rushing yards on 72 carries · 1 TD · 9 catches for 68 · 4 games · 11th in the NFL in rushing yards
Aaron Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“Jordan Mason went on injured reserve with a thumb injury this week, leaving Aaron Jones as the Vikings’ lead back in a Week 2 game against the Bears in Chicago.” the article →
Aaron Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Jordan Mason out (thumb), Jones should be the clear lead back for the Vikings this week.” the article →
- Justin JeffersonWR1 · WR
13 catches for 179 yards · 2 TD · 3 games · 58th in the NFL in receiving yards
Justin Jefferson to fall short of his draft cost (the first round)
“And for all the reasons by Kyler Murray, I'm out on Justin Jefferson in the first round.” the article →
Justin Jefferson to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Wide receiver: Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings” the article →
- T.J. HockensonTE1 · TE
22 catches for 195 yards · 1 TD · 4 games · 47th in the NFL in receiving yards
- Dallas TurnerSack leader · LB
5.5 sacks · 10 solo tackles · 4 games · 2nd in the NFL in sacks
- Blake CashmanTackle leader · LB
2.5 sacks · 15 solo tackles · 4 games · 48th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Colts at Vikings
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Minnesota Vikings to beat Colts
a bye week and then the Colts over the next four weeks. All three are very winnable games, so we'll have Minnesota staying undefeated