Minnesota
Vikings
0-0
34
FINAL
37
New York
Jets
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the New York Jets narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 37-34, securing their place in the playoffs. With both teams vying for postseason positioning, the stakes were high, leading to a dramatic finish that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Kyler Murray showcased his elite talent for the Vikings, throwing for an impressive 397 yards and four touchdowns, leading his team’s offensive charge. Despite the loss, Murray's performance was a standout, keeping Minnesota in contention throughout the game. Meanwhile, Garrett Wilson emerged as a key target for the Jets, racking up 135 receiving yards and proving to be a crucial element in their offensive strategy.
Defensively, the Jets made their mark at pivotal moments, most notably with Nahshon Wright's interception, which helped shift momentum at a critical juncture. The Vikings' defense struggled to contain the Jets' offense, allowing key plays that contributed to the final outcome. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when New York managed to capitalize on a turnover, sealing their victory and playoff berth.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 42 | 29 | 69% | 397 | 4 | 3 | 100.9 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 26 | 22 | 85% | 361 | 3 | 0 | 157.2 |
| Tommy Mellott | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 18 | 51 | 2.8 | 28 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 11 | 41 | 3.7 | 11 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 8 | 135 | 16.9 | 61 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 7 | 130 | 18.6 | 59 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 24 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 30 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Tommy Mellott | WR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 51 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 7 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 15 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 10 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kingsley Enagbare | REDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiko Mauigoa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Grupe | K | 3 | 4 | 4 | 44 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

