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Vikings' Snap Count vs. Colts: Winners and Losers
Vikings' Ben Yurosek leads snap count with 30 offensive snaps against Colts.
In brief
Vikings' Ben Yurosek leads snap count with 30 offensive snaps against Colts. Vikings' Ben Yurosek earned 30 offensive snaps against Colts after replacing injured Josh Oliver. Originally reported by Minnesota Vikings On SI.
Vikings defeat Colts
The Vikings managed a 16-10 win against the Colts in Week 7 after four quarters at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Snap count winner: Ben Yurosek
Ben Yurosek earned 30 offensive snaps against the Colts after replacing injured Josh Oliver.
Offensive snaps: 30
Yurosek played 30 offensive snaps, nearly three times as many as backup tight end Gavin Bartholomew.
Special teams: 9
Yurosek also played 9 special teams snaps, helping Minnesota's pass blocking.
Snap count loser: Max Bredeson
Max Bredeson played only 11 offensive snaps against the Colts after 20 in Week 5.
Defensive snaps: 24
Kyle Van Noy earned 24 defensive snaps, more than the 18 he would have rotated in for.
Snap count loser: Ivan Pace Jr.
Ivan Pace Jr. played only 4 defensive snaps against the Colts.
Special teams: 18
Pace earned 18 special teams snaps, but minimal defensive involvement.
Role change: DeeJay Dallas
DeeJay Dallas was released, signed to practice squad, and elevated to the 53-man roster for the game.
Snap count winner: Kyle Van Noy
Van Noy played 24 defensive snaps, more than the 18 he would have rotated in for.
Snap count loser: Ivan Pace Jr.
Pace earned only 4 defensive snaps against the Colts, a drop from 2 in Week 5.
The headline
Vikings' Ben Yurosek earned 30 offensive snaps against Colts after replacing injured Josh Oliver.
