The Vikings outgained the Colts by over 100 yards and gained eight more first downs.

But Minnesota doesn't have a point at halftime as Indianapolis holds a 7-0 lead over the home team on Sunday Night Football.

The Colts and Vikings traded turnovers early in the contest, with a botched handoff between Joe Flacco and Jonathan Taylor ending Indianapolis' first drive. Then Sam Darnold threw a bad interception in the red zone and fired a pass intended for TJ Hockenson that was intercepted by linebacker Zaire Franklin.

After none of the giveaways resulted in points and a few punts, the Colts got the game back with a defensive touchdown.

Indianapolis defensive tackle Grover Stewart got rid of Sam Darnold's strip, while cornerback Kenny Moore caught the loose ball and returned it for a 38-yard touchdown. However, replay showed that Stewart hit Darnold in the head, which should have resulted in a harsh penalty for the passer. While the officers initially threw a flag, they picked it up. It is unclear what the flag would have been intended for.

The Vikings and Colts each missed a 53-yard field goal in the second quarter, and Minnesota's offense woke up after Matt Gay's kick went wide of the left net late in the quarter.

Darnold connected with Justin Jefferson for a 22-yard pass over the middle to bring Minnesota into Indianapolis territory. Then Jefferson caught a 24-yard pass, putting the Vikings into the red zone.

But from there the offense faltered and Will Reichard sent his 31-yard field goal past the right upright to keep the score at 7-0.

Reichard had not missed a field goal or extra point in his first seven games prior to Sunday's contest.

Darnold finished the first half 16 of 19 for 138 yards with an interception and a lost fumble. Jefferson leads the way with four catches for 74 yards. Tight end TJ Hockenson, returning from a knee injury, has two catches for 8 yards.

With Anthony Richardson being substituted this week, Flacco has completed 6 of 10 passes for 62 yards. Taylor had eight carries for 31 yards.

The Vikings get the kickoff for the second half.