Minnesota
Vikings
8-2
36
FINAL
21
New York
Jets
0-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 showdown, the Minnesota Vikings topped the New York Jets with a final score of 36-21, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season winds down. The victory was crucial for the Vikings, who needed a win to maintain momentum heading into the postseason.
Jalon Daniels led the way for Minnesota, throwing for 260 yards and showcasing his ability to manage the game effectively. In contrast, Cade Klubnik of the Jets found the end zone twice through the air but couldn’t keep pace with the Vikings' offensive output. Breece Hall had a standout performance on the ground for New York, racking up 120 rushing yards, while Kenyon Sadiq added 118 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Minnesota's offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Vikings made their presence felt with a dominant performance by Dallas Turner, who notched three sacks, putting constant pressure on the Jets' quarterback. Tarvarius Moore also played a pivotal role, intercepting two passes that shifted the momentum firmly in Minnesota's favor. The turning point came when Moore's second interception set up a quick touchdown drive for the Vikings, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 36 | 19 | 53% | 260 | 2 | 1 | 83.1 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 24 | 9 | 38% | 144 | 2 | 4 | 46.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 6 | 120 | 20.0 | 6 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 7 | 41 | 5.9 | 10 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 7 | 118 | 16.9 | 31 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 8 | 116 | 14.5 | 34 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 5 | 99 | 19.8 | 18 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 19 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarvarius Moore | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 55 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

