The Indianapolis Colts (4-9-1) found themselves on the wrong side of history Saturday in an epic collapse that resulted in a 39-36 overtime loss against the Minnesota Vikings (11-3).
Despite holding a 33-0 lead at halftime, the Colts were outscored 36-3 in the second half. The Vikings tied the game just before the end of regulation and then won the game on a 40-yard field-goal attempt as time expired in overtime.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the epic collapse:
Jim Irsay walking into the Colts locker room:
pic.twitter.com/VOlmYyyRDF— Evan Fox (@evanfoxy) December 17, 2022
Vikings coming back to beat the Colts after being down 33-0 at halftime. #INDvsMIN pic.twitter.com/87wmYEmxiy
— Austin (@AustinPlanet) December 17, 2022
So Frank Reich no longer has the greatest comeback in NFL history because the guy the Colts replaced him with blew a bigger lead than Frank overcame.
That's truly beautiful.
— Reuben Frank (@RoobNBCS) December 17, 2022
Colts +3.5 still covering despite the biggest comeback of all time pic.twitter.com/QKlcV413dz
— Pickswise (@Pickswise) December 17, 2022
Colts fans right now… pic.twitter.com/zxGCpzbOuU
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) December 17, 2022
The entire Colts roster and staff going to work on Monday pic.twitter.com/HJnx4N02EM
— Pickswise (@Pickswise) December 17, 2022
Matt Ryan and the Colts pic.twitter.com/tvv3gNAuJ5
— Overtime (@overtime) December 17, 2022
Really been one of those games for the Colts huh pic.twitter.com/Bf2W20q1Ag
— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) December 17, 2022
What a TERRIBLE loss for the Colts, Yikes.
Gutsy Win by the Vikes.
Refs should be fined and suspended #ColtsVsVikings
— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) December 17, 2022
The NFL has been around since 1920.
The first Super Bowl was in 1967.
There has never been a 33-point comeback in an NFL game.
Until today.
The Vikings defeat the Colts 39-36 in overtime after being down 33-0.
Unbelievable.
— Lukas Weese (@Weesesports) December 17, 2022
That was epic. I can’t believe that just happened.
Textbook in entertainment, yet still lose for draft position!
It's a #Colts (4-9-1) organization, from top-down, in absolute shambles.
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) December 17, 2022
HAHAHAHAHA what a historic loss for the Colts
Absolute comedy
— Football (@BostonConnr) December 17, 2022
The Colts under Saturday have blown 4th quarter leads in 3 of their last 4 games, and the one game they didn’t blow a 4th quarter lead, they got outscored 33-0 in the 4th.
Under Saturday, they’ve been outscored 83-9 in the 4th quarter.
I’m sure it’s just bad luck, though.
— nick wright (@getnickwright) December 17, 2022
All time choke job by the Colts. They were up 33-0!
pic.twitter.com/j3XZjxN7MV— Lachard Binkley (@BinkleyHoops) December 17, 2022
As a Colts fan, idk if I’m more embarrassed about this collapse or happy that it helps our draft position.
— David Wysong (@DavidWysong_) December 17, 2022
The Colts made my choke job to Gilmore look like child’s play.
— Shooter McGavin (@ShooterMcGavin_) December 17, 2022
The #Colts could move all the way up to the #4 overall pick after this weekend with a few wins from some other teams. pic.twitter.com/ghQs3qZfva
— Cody Felger (@CPFelger55) December 17, 2022
Largest comeback in NFL history. It’s almost like the Colts are coached by someone who never coached before on any level.
— Adam Schein (@AdamSchein) December 17, 2022
Atlanta fans to Colts fans watching this happen with Matt Ryan: pic.twitter.com/9UeYAbJOyl
— 🏆 Dawgs Back2Back 🏆 (@GeorgiaBullDoge) December 17, 2022
Somehow managed to get a pic with the Indianapolis Colts offense pic.twitter.com/BtHK2HbMvp
— George (@gturn3796) December 17, 2022
Colts had as much as a 99.6% chance to win today. Baffling, inexcusable, and yet completely in-character. pic.twitter.com/L9xf0VHpie
— Faux Andrew Luck (@FauxAndyLuck) December 18, 2022
Indianapolis Colts QB Matt Ryan has now been on the losing end of the largest Super Bowl and regular season comebacks in NFL history‼️😳 pic.twitter.com/ck54lX4AdG
— RapTV (@Rap) December 17, 2022
