U.S. Bank Stadium will be loud on Sunday, but the biggest question may be simple: can the Colts slow down a Vikings team that has not lost? Minnesota enters Week 7 at 5-0 after turning close games into wins, while Indianapolis arrives at 2-4 needing a strong answer after two straight losses. This is a meeting between a team protecting a perfect start and a team trying to restart its season.

Kyler Murray has helped Minnesota begin its new chapter with quick decisions, fast feet and timely throws. In the Vikings’ latest win, he escaped pressure, ran for key yards and found Justin Jefferson for a touchdown against New Orleans. Minnesota averages 21.8 points, which is solid rather than explosive, but its defense has made that total powerful. The Vikings allow only 12.8 points per game, showing how often opponents must fight for every yard.

Jefferson is the spotlight player in this indoor matchup. His sharp cuts and strong body control can turn a short throw into a big gain, and he already has three touchdown catches in four games. He was limited in practice with an ankle issue, so his status matters greatly. If Jefferson cannot play at full strength, Jordan Addison and tight end T.J. Hockenson could take on bigger jobs. Hockenson, who is also working back from a concussion, is especially valuable over the middle, where he can give Murray a large target.

Indianapolis has its own powerful engine in Jonathan Taylor. He has rushed for 492 yards and seven touchdowns in six games, running with the force to push through tacklers and the speed to burst into open space. The Colts need Taylor to set the rhythm early because Minnesota gives up only 116 rushing yards per game. That clash resembles a battering ram meeting a locked gate.

When the Colts throw, Daniel Jones will look for tight end Tyler Warren, a busy target with 30 catches in five games. Warren can line up in different spots and make catches in crowded areas, but his groin injury makes his availability important. Indianapolis also will be without Alec Pierce, who remains on injured reserve with a heel injury. That removes a deep threat and lets Minnesota focus more defenders near Taylor and Warren.

The Colts can move the ball, averaging more than 311 yards per game, yet mistakes have hurt them. They have lost eight more takeaways than they have created, while Minnesota is plus-six in that battle for the ball. Last week, Indianapolis held the ball for a long time against Tennessee but watched a blocked punt turn the game. Clean special teams and careful ball handling will be vital in Minneapolis.

Minnesota also has injury questions along its offensive line, but its recent poise gives it the edge. The Vikings have won three straight games by staying patient, playing tough defense and finding a key play when it matters. Prediction: the Vikings win and keep their unbeaten story rolling.

Kyler Murray Brings Minnesota’s Perfect Start Home Against Indianapolis