4 October 2024
What to know when the Vikings travel to London to play the New York Jets on Sunday morning:
Vikings vs. Jets
When: 8:30 a.m. Sunday
Where: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
TV: NFL Network and KARE 11
Radio: KFAN
Line: Vikings -2.5
Over/Under: 40.5
Keys for the Vikings
— The fact that the Vikings lead the NFL with 17.0 sacks is something they should lean into this weekend. Let’s just say future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers can’t move like he did in his prime. There are going to be opportunities to make Rodgers uncomfortable in the pocket. If defensive coordinator Brian Flores can dial up the pressure, the Vikings are likely going to be in good position to walk away with a win.
— It’s going to be on superstar receiver Justin Jefferson to make life easier for veteran quarterback Sam Darnold. That could be easier said than done with Jefferson likely set to face a healthy dose of cornerback Sauce Gardner and cornerback D.J. Reed. Together, Gardner and Reed are among the best players in the league at their position. Luckily for the Vikings, Jefferson is arguably he best player in the league at his position.
Keys for the Jets
— If the Jets are going to have any chance to win this game, they need to establish the ground attack with star running back Breece Hall. Though the Vikings have had success stopping the run this season, Hall has an elite skill set that could be hard to contain for 60 minutes. If Hall is able to gash the defense for big gains, it will open everything else up for Rodgers and the offense.
— There might be some chances for the Jets to take advantage of Darnold’s aggressiveness pushing the ball downfield. It’s on the defense to capitalize in those situations and force turnovers. That’s an area of the game that could tip the scale in favor of the Jets.
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