After a second-half rebound on a charge, Minnesota defeated Indianapolis on “Sunday Night Football” to end a two-game losing streak.

Sam Darnold threw for 290 yards and three touchdowns and Minnesota (6-2) overcame three Darnold turnovers and two missed field goals to beat the Colts 21-10.

The Vikings entered Week 9 of the NFL season almost desperate for a win after suffering three losses in the span of just five days: They lost games to the Lions and Rams, and also started offensive lineman Christian Darrisaw from a knee injury. Minnesota traded for lineman Cam Robinson, who started against the Colts just three days after his first workout with the Vikings.

Held scoreless at halftime for the first time this season, the Vikings eventually took control, scoring touchdowns on their first two possessions of the second half, adding another with two minutes left in the fourth quarter to to increase their lead. Indianapolis made a late field goal, but was unable to recover the onside kick in the final seconds.

Star receiver Justin Jefferson caught seven passes for 137 yards, his 32nd career 100-yard game.