The Minnesota Vikings are nonetheless undefeated after a 23-17 win over the New York Jets in London.
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 179 yards on Sunday in opposition to the workforce that drafted him first total in 2018, however he was buoyed by a stellar efficiency from the Vikings protection.
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 244 yards and two scores, however he was inefficient, finishing solely 29 of 54 makes an attempt. He additionally threw three interceptions, two of which proved to be extremely pricey.
Rodgers’ first interception was the play of the sport. With Minnesota already main 3-0, linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel picked off Rodgers and returned the cross 63 yards for a landing. The pick-six got here only some performs after a Darnold fumble gave New York the ball in Vikings territory.
Minnesota added yet another landing to take a 17-0 lead within the second quarter earlier than the Jets started to mount a comeback.
Rodgers led a brief, five-play, 31-yard drive within the closing minute of the primary half for a New York landing. The Jets additionally added a area purpose within the third to get inside seven factors.
Darnold struggled within the second half, at one level going 9 straight makes an attempt with no completion.
In the fourth quarter, the Vikings sandwiched two area targets round a Garrett Wilson landing catch for New York. That arrange a game-winning drive alternative for Rodgers, who bought the ball trailing by six with three minutes and 7 seconds to go.
But after main the Jets into Minnesota territory, Rodgers threw his third interception of the day, guaranteeing a loss for New York.
It was Darnold’s worst efficiency of the season, nevertheless it was nonetheless ok for the win. It was the primary recreation all yr Darnold didn’t throw a landing, after throwing no fewer than two in Weeks 1-4. He additionally threw 17 incomplete passes after throwing solely 19 within the final two weeks mixed.
Minnesota’s protection bailed out its quarterback, nonetheless. The Vikings held the Jets to solely 3.6 yards per play on offense. Rodgers was additionally sacked thrice along with the trio of interceptions.
The Jets fell to 2-3 with the loss.
The Vikings are 5-0, and have a bye in Week 6.