Minnesota
Vikings
5-10
14
FINAL
44
New York
Jets
6-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive showdown at MetLife Stadium, the New York Jets dominated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 44-14, securing their position in the playoff race as the 2026 season approaches its conclusion. The Jets' commanding performance not only showcased their offensive prowess but also highlighted their defensive strength, putting the Vikings on notice as they head into the postseason.
Geno Smith led the charge for New York, throwing for 166 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating a potent passing attack. Breece Hall was a force on the ground, racking up 136 rushing yards, while Garrett Wilson contributed significantly in the air with 51 receiving yards. The Jets' offense was relentless, consistently moving the ball and finding the end zone to build a commanding lead.
Defensively, Demario Davis was a standout for the Jets, recording eight total tackles and an interception that shifted the momentum of the game. His interception was a key turning point, halting a Vikings drive and allowing the Jets to capitalize immediately with a scoring drive of their own. The Jets' defense, combined with their explosive offense, proved too much for Minnesota, sealing a dominant victory as they look forward to the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Smith | QB | 33 | 20 | 166 | 2 | 1 | 81.1 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 36 | 19 | 131 | 0 | 3 | 26.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 18 | 136 | 7.6 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 7 | 25 | 3.6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 11 | 24 | 2.2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Richter | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Gano | K | 3 | 3 | 5 | 54 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

