Kirk Cousins led the Minnesota Vikings to the largest comeback in NFL history, recovering from a 33-0 halftime deficit to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 39-36 in overtime on December 17, 2022.
Game Details
- Date: December 17, 2022
- Location: U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis, MN)
- Halftime Score: Colts 33, Vikings 0
- Final Score: Vikings 39, Colts 36 (OT)
Key Stats and Milestones
- Kirk Cousins: Completed 34-of-54 passes for a career-high 460 yards, 4 touchdown passes, and 2 interceptions.
- Second-Half Surge: Cousins threw all 4 of his touchdown passes and accumulated 28-of-42 passing for 417 yards strictly after halftime.
- The Play: Trailing late in the 4th quarter, Cousins connected with Dalvin Cook on a 64-yard catch-and-run touchdown, followed by a two-point conversion pass to T.J. Hockenson to tie the game at 36-36.
- The Winner: Kicker Greg Joseph sealed the win with a 40-yard field goal with 3 seconds remaining in overtime.
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