Minnesota
Vikings
2-3
21
FINAL
24
New York
Jets
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the New York Jets narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 24-21, solidifying their playoff aspirations. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Jets who emerged victorious, showcasing their resilience and determination.
Quarterback Geno Smith led the Jets' offensive charge with two touchdown passes, while Kyler Murray of the Vikings put up strong numbers with 271 passing yards. On the ground, Jordan Mason contributed significantly for Minnesota, rushing for 74 yards, while Justin Jefferson shined in the receiving game, racking up 110 yards. Their efforts kept the Vikings competitive throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Jets made crucial stops, including an interception from Jarvis Brownlee Jr. that proved pivotal in the game's outcome. Although the Vikings' Blake Cashman recorded eight tackles and Andrew Van Ginkel added a sack, it was the Jets' ability to create turnovers that turned the tide. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Brownlee's interception halted a promising Minnesota drive, allowing New York to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 34 | 21 | 271 | 2 | 2 | 81.8 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 41 | 24 | 171 | 2 | 0 | 84.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Mason | HB | 11 | 74 | 6.7 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 17 | 64 | 3.8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 9 | 13 | 1.4 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 8 | 110 | 13.8 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 2 | 82 | 41.0 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Isaiah Williams | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Drake Rodriguez | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin McNamara | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade York | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 46 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

