Ten stats to know: Colts at Vikings

Published: Sep 30, 2016 at 08:54 PM

Here are 10 key stats to keep an eye on heading into the Week 15 matchup between the Colts and Vikings, courtesy of NFL Research.

Five key stats: Indianapolis Colts (6-7)

Next Gen Stat: On average, Andrew Luck takes 2.94 seconds to release a pass after the ball is snapped (4th-slowest in NFL this year).

Under pressure: The Colts have allowed 30 sacks this season (T-30th in NFL) and 115 QB hits (worst in NFL).

Luck in elite company:Andrew Luck reached 125 TD passes in his 67th career game (tied with Aaron Rodgers for 2nd-fastest to 125 TD passes).

Problematic defense:Indianapolis ranks 25th or worse in total defense, scoring defense, rush defense and pass defense.

AFC South on the line: If the Colts lose to the Vikings on Sunday AND the Titans or Texans win, then Indy will be eliminated from AFC South title contention.

Five key stats: Minnesota Vikings (7-6)

Next Gen Stat: Minnesota's defense has held opponents to a 27.2 passer rating on throws of 20+ air yards (best in NFL).

Key matchup: The Vikings defense has 97 QB hits this season (2nd-most in NFL) while the Colts offense has allowed 115 QB hits (most in NFL).

AP is back:Adrian Peterson (torn meniscus) will play his first game since Sept. 18. He has 50 rush yards on 31 carries this season.

No run game:The Vikings average 3.0 yards per carry and 73.4 rush yards per game on the season (both worst in NFL).

Dink and dunk:Sam Bradford leads the NFL in completion percentage (71.2 pct) but he averages just 5.4 air yards per completion (fewest in NFL).

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