Prepare to hear and read about how the Indianapolis Colts (4-9-1) blew the biggest lead in NFL history Saturday in the 39-36 overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings (11-3).
Holding a 33-0 lead at halftime, it seemed like the Colts were going to be able to cruise to a victory. Then, the momentum started to build for the Vikings, and the offense couldn’t get their bearings enough to put the game away.
The conservative play-calling led to short drives, which in turn exhausted the defense. By the time the fourth quarter rolled around, the defense was gassed, and the Colts couldn’t get out of their own way.
At the end of regulation, the Colts were outscored 36-3 during the second half, allowing the largest comeback in NFL history. The Vikings iced off the comeback with a field goal at the end of overtime to complete the wild day and clinch the NFC North.
Here’s a look at what went right, what went wrong and the bottom line from the historic loss: