Vikings safety Camryn Bynum was one of three Minnesota defenders who picked off Aaron Rodgers on Sunday. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
On Sunday, London became a football town, with the Minnesota Vikings facing off with the New York Jets in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Although the Jets had a late drive to potentially take the lead, the Vikings broke up the rally to hold on to the win and move to 5-0.
It was a mixed performance for the Vikings, who started the game strong but could not keep things going on offense in the second quarter. Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, meanwhile, had a rough start to the game, but gained more steam as the game went on, getting the Jets within six points in the fourth quarter.
With two minutes remaining, the Jets got the ball with Minnesota leading 23-16. However, Rodgers threw his third interception of the day, with the Vikings defense sealing the win in the final seconds.
The Vikings offense struck first with a field goal in the first quarter, and Minnesota defense was easily able to shut down the Jets from the jump. Aaron Rodgers threw two costly interceptions in the first quarter, starting with a pick-six from Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel.
On the next drive, Rodgers threw another interception, with his throw easily picked off by Minnesota safety Camryn Bynum. It’s Rodgers’ first time with multiple interceptions in a game since 2022.
The Jets offense did not get a first down until five minutes into the second quarter.
The Vikings, meanwhile, were able to keep driving on offense — getting great field position with the help of some Jets penalties. Minnesota scored another touchdown with four minutes left in the half, with C.J. Ham rushing a couple of yards for the score.
With less than two minutes, Jets wide receiver Xavier Gipson had a stellar 30-yard punt return to give New York good field position for one final first-half possession. Rodgers was nearly sacked, but was able to get off the throw to Allen Lazard for the…
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Publish date : 2024-10-06 17:04:51
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