Colts 34, Vikings 6

The Vikings lost 34-6 to the Colts today in Minneapolis.  The Vikings fall to 7-7 on the season with this loss.  With just 2 games left, their playoff chances at this point are slim to none.  They'd have to win their last 2 games and would need a lot of help.  After watching the Vikings game today, I would call them underdogs in their next 2 games too, it was a pretty pathetic display of football, in front of their home fans in no less.  Injuries have really taken their toll on this team, their offense is just unable to sustain drives, that leaves their defense on the field way too much, that leads to a tired defense, it's a vicious cycle.  It wasn't pretty.

Observations:

• The Vikings seemed really flat today. 
• Adrian Peterson's rehabilitation abilities are second to none. 
• Injuries have cost the Vikings 3 starters on the OL thus far this season.  
• Those short third down passes by the Vikings are just maddening. 
• The Vikings defense really had trouble getting of the field on third down today. 
• Harrison Smith was really missed in the Vikings secondary. 
• Was Linval Joseph trying to hurdle that blocker on that field goal attempt?
• Kai Forbath is still perfect since donning Purple.
• Time of Possession:  Colts 37:02, Vikings 22:58
• Turnovers:  Vikings 3, Colts 0
• Total Yards:  Colts 411, Vikings 282
• Rushing Yards:  Colts 161, Vikings 34
• That was quite a hit that Adam Thielen took today. 
• Quarterback is not the problem with the Vikings offense. 
• I cannot imagine that Adrian Peterson is back with the Vikings next season.
• Zero sacks today by the Vikings vaunted pass rush. 
• I cannot recall the last time that Anthony Barr made a big play. 
• Adrian Peterson does fumble the ball way too much. 
• It would be nice if the Vikings had a number one draft pick this offseason. 
• Up next?  @ Green Bay Packers next Saturday.