During the halftime of the “Sunday Night Football” matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Indianapolis Colts, the action on the field didn’t pause as Colts mascot “Blue” took part in a spirited game against a group of kids.
This Sunday. Peewees beware. pic.twitter.com/JKyxR3jbst
— Viktor the Viking (@ViktorTheViking) November 1, 2024
Don’t worry, guys. The mascots have arrived for their halftime showdown with the Maple Grove 4th graders here at the #Colts vs #Vikings game pic.twitter.com/ZKYRFJcKLk
— Julia Daniels (@juliaddaniels) November 3, 2024
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The annual halftime event, intended as fun entertainment for fans, quickly became a memorable scene when Blue took his role a bit too seriously, leading to some humorous chaos.
In the lighthearted game, Blue was seen maneuvering around young blockers, diving right into the action.
MASCOTS VS KIDS IS BACK pic.twitter.com/uAUgWKt3xb
— Blue (@blue) September 24, 2024
At one point, he even tackled a young player, throwing him to the ground—a move that sparked a playful brawl on the field.
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Following the rough tackle, Blue got into a back-and-forth shoving match with the kids, who, in retaliation, surrounded him and managed to pull off his jersey in the process.
Blue, known for his playful antics, didn’t back down.
After the shoving match, he entertained the crowd by doing some exaggerated celebratory dance moves, even thrusting his hips toward the sky as fans in the stands cheered.
FIGHT ALERT
A MASSIVE FIGHT BROKE AT THE #VIKINGS–#COLTS GAME BETWEEN THE MASCOTS AND THE 4TH GRADERS.
@blue @ViktorTheViking pic.twitter.com/7FYxIKsBJA
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) November 4, 2024
The mascot later shared his amusement on social media, posting the phrase “NO MERCY” to sum up his halftime experience.
NO MERCY pic.twitter.com/pZdqDjfBPq
— Blue (@blue) November 5, 2024
Hysterical halftime entertainment at the @NFL @Vikings game. Mascots from around the Midwest including @Colts @HawkeyeFootball , @Timberwolves @mnwild and others playing tackle football against a group of 3/4 graders. pic.twitter.com/JoazSH7wLJ
— Reese Strickland (@ReeseStrickland) November 4, 2024
While the halftime entertainment brought laughter to the crowd, the game itself resumed in the third quarter with the Vikings taking control.
Minnesota, led by wide receiver Justin Jefferson, managed to break their two-game losing streak, ultimately securing a 21-13 victory over the Colts.
Blue’s bold moves during halftime have become characteristic of the Colts’ mascot, who has a reputation for creating unforgettable and often outrageous moments for fans.
His antics on Sunday added a unique twist to the evening, ensuring that the halftime show became one of the highlights of the game.
As the crowd settled back into their seats for the second half, fans were still buzzing about Blue’s performance, adding an extra dose of entertainment to the Vikings’ win over the Colts.
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