Minnesota
Vikings
8-7
21
FINAL
33
New York
Jets
12-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 17 matchup, the New York Jets topped the Minnesota Vikings 33-21, solidifying their playoff position as the season nears its end. The Jets, looking to gain momentum heading into the postseason, delivered a strong performance at home, showcasing their offensive and defensive prowess against a determined Vikings squad.
Offensively, the Jets were led by quarterback Justin Fields, who threw for two touchdowns while keeping the chains moving consistently. Running back Jonathan Taylor was a force on the ground, racking up 114 rushing yards and providing a solid foundation for the Jets' attack. Meanwhile, Kenyon Sadiq shined in the receiving game, notching 125 receiving yards and serving as a reliable target for Fields throughout the contest.
On defense, the Jets made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. T'Vondre Sweat was relentless, notching 2.5 sacks that disrupted the Vikings’ offensive rhythm, while Dane Belton's interception helped halt a potential scoring drive. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Belton's pick set up a crucial touchdown, allowing the Jets to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 31 | 24 | 77% | 238 | 2 | 3 | 80.5 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 10 | 7 | 70% | 224 | 2 | 1 | 112.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 17 | 114 | 6.7 | 35 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 10 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 125 | 62.5 | 79 | 1 | 89 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 9 | 104 | 11.6 | 61 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 29 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | — | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 20 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 11 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Myles Price | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| London Bridges | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 61 |

