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Biggest moments from Vikings' historic 39-36 win over Colts

Vikings clinch NFC North after historic comeback vs. Colts 00:46

Minnesota Vikings fans are still digesting what happened on Saturday.

After giving up 33 points in the first half to the struggling Indianapolis Colts, something extremely improbable happened: Minnesota roared back and made it a game.

In the end, the Vikings made history with the largest comeback victory in NFL history - and clinched the NFC North. 

There's still a lot to unpack from the game, so we've put together some of the biggest moments below. 

 

First half meltdown sets up history

While technically not a big moment, Minnesota's struggles in the first half are worth noting. Without the team's many blunders, there wouldn't be the need for a historic comeback to win. 

Some of the mistakes included:

  • Fumble near the end zone from RB Dalvin Cook
  • Colts blocked a Ryan Wright punt and returned it for a touchdown
  • Quarterback Kirk Cousins threw a pick-six 

It should be noted that most of the points generated during the game were from mistakes from the offense and special teams. The defense held up relatively well the entire game. 

By WCCO Staff
 

KJ Osborn shows a spark, scores first TD

Nearly half way through the third quarter, wide receiver KJ Osborn gave a spark to the team with a long reception and later the team's first touchdown. In fact, it was a career day Osborn, who recorded over 150 yards receiving and a touchdown. 

By WCCO Staff
 

Justin Jefferson scores another with "nasty" route

By WCCO Staff
 

Defense shows up, holds Colts offense to 3 points in 2nd half

Another highlight that's not technically a moment, but the defense should be commended for holding the Colts to field goals and one touchdown. 

Cornerback Patrick Peterson didn't stop believing and even told the offense during halftime that all they needed to do was score five touchdowns -- and the defense would hold. Indeed they did. 

By WCCO Staff
 

Adam Thielen makes it a one score game

After a relatively quiet day, Thielen caught a touchdown to put Minnesota within 8 points of tying game. 

By WCCO Staff
 

Huge screen gets Dalvin Cook in end zone with chance to tie it up

By WCCO Staff
 

TJ Hockenson ties it up 36-36!

Tight end TJ Hockenson -- who has dropped some crucial passes in previous games -- came down with the game-tying catch in a successful 2-point conversion. 

By WCCO Staff
 

Unofficial mascot "Lil Kirko" is hyped!

By WCCO Staff
 

Kicker Greg Joseph wins game in OT

No ties for Minnesota. Greg "G-Money" Joseph won the game for purple with a field goal in overtime -- cementing Vikings in NFL history and clinching the NFC North. 

By WCCO Staff
 

Dalvin Cook thanks fans who didn't quit on the team

By WCCO Staff
 

Kirk Cousins didn't realize he made history

By WCCO Staff
 

Head coach Kevin O'Connell's emotional locker room speech

By WCCO Staff
 

Cousins turns heads with jacket worn during post-game presser

By WCCO Staff
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