Indianapolis Colts (1999-2003) vs Minnesota Vikings (2004-2008)

A simulated 7-game series between two all-time rosters, scored by our era-adjusted rating model. Minnesota Vikings take it 4-3.

Indianapolis Colts · 1999-2003

Squad power 84.1 · headliner Marvin Harrison '02 (92)

QBPeyton Manning (83)

RBEdgerrin James (87) · Dominic Rhodes (79) · James Mungro (67)

WRMarvin Harrison (92) · Reggie Wayne (75) · Jerome Pathon (72)

TEMarcus Pollard (87) · Ken Dilger (76)

EDGEDwight Freeney (92) · Chad Bratzke (85) · Marcus Washington (81)

DTBrad Scioli (83) · Josh Williams (73) · Larry Tripplett (72)

LBRob Morris (75) · Dwight Hollier (69) · Mike Barber (68)

CBNick Harper (82) · Jeff Burris (80) · Tyrone Poole (77)

SJason Belser (75)

Minnesota Vikings · 2004-2008

Squad power 84.8 · headliner Jared Allen '08 (94)

QBDaunte Culpepper (86) · Brad Johnson (74) · Tarvaris Jackson (74)

RBAdrian Peterson (85) · Chester Taylor (78) · Mewelde Moore (74)

WRBernard Berrian (79) · Nate Burleson (77) · Randy Moss (76)

TEVisanthe Shiancoe (77) · Jermaine Wiggins (72)

EDGEJared Allen (94) · Lance Johnstone (82) · Ray Edwards (77)

DTKevin Williams (94) · Pat Williams (75) · Spencer Johnson (72)

LBE.J. Henderson (80) · Sam Cowart (73) · Napoleon Harris (73)

CBAntoine Winfield (82) · Brian Williams (75) · Fred Smoot (72)

SDarren Sharper (84) · Cedric Griffin (80) · Dwight Smith (78)

Series result — Minnesota Vikings win 4-3

Game 1: Indianapolis Colts 27-25

Game 2: Minnesota Vikings 31-24

Game 3: Indianapolis Colts 28-25

Game 4: Minnesota Vikings 26-22

Game 5: Indianapolis Colts 27-22

Game 6: Minnesota Vikings 24-22

Game 7: Minnesota Vikings 32-27

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