Colts return Sam Darnold fumble for TD, take lead vs. Vikings on 'SNF'

Vikings center Garrett Bradbury got destroyed on the play by Grover Stewart, who caused the fumble.

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The Indianapolis Colts (4-4) defensive line caused a ruckus in the first half against the Minnesota Vikings (5-2) on "Sunday Night Football", causing a fumble and running it back for a score. Colts defensive lineman Grover Stewart rocked Vikings center Garrett Bradbury on the play and stripped the ball from quarterback Sam Darnold early in the second quarter. Cornerback Kenny Moore II scooped up the loose ball and took it to the house from 38 yards out to put the Colts up 7-0 at U.

S. Bank Stadium. Fumble six! Grover Stewart forced the ball out and Kenny Moore II scoops it up and scores for the @Colts ! 📺: #INDvsMIN on NBC/Peacock 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.



twitter.com/PSgU0G9Px1 Follow us on Facebook The play could be considered controversial as Stewart made contact with Darnold's helmet on the play and a flag was initially thrown on the play. However, after a replay review, it was picked up.

The roughing thread started several years ago with a literal tap on the top of Dak Prescott’s helmet being called roughing the passer due to a hit in the head/neck area This hit to the face of Sam Darnold resulted in nothing #INDvsMIN pic.twitter.com/A63b7XPz7m Despite the questionable non-call, Minnesota has struggled to move the ball on offense so far at home as they've lost two straight coming into this matchup.

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