# Vikings' Snap Count vs. Colts: Winners and Losers

> Vikings' Ben Yurosek leads snap count with 30 offensive snaps against Colts.
- Title: Vikings' Snap Count vs. Colts: Winners and Losers | Shortify
- Summary: Vikings' Ben Yurosek leads snap count with 30 offensive snaps against Colts. Vikings' Ben Yurosek earned 30 offensive snaps against Colts after replacing…
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- Source: Minnesota Vikings On SI — https://si.com/nfl/vikings/onsi/vikings-snap-count-colts-biggest-winners-losers-role-changes-week-7-01m5vadmrhxh
- Published: 2026-10-26T14:37:20+00:00
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- Topics: viking, colts, benny yurosek, te, snap count, offensive snaps, defensive snaps, max bredeson, fb, kyle van noy, edge, ivan pace jr
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Vikings' Ben Yurosek earned 30 offensive snaps against Colts after replacing injured Josh Oliver.