Minnesota
Vikings
12-3
35
FINAL
10
New York
Jets
2-13
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings topped the New York Jets with a commanding score of 35-10, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season draws to a close. The victory showcased the Vikings' offensive prowess and set the stage for their postseason aspirations.
Leading the charge for Minnesota was quarterback Sam Darnold, who threw for 298 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing both precision and power in the passing game. Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. was a standout target, racking up 102 receiving yards, while Aaron Jones Sr. contributed effectively on the ground with 76 rushing yards. This potent offensive performance ensured that the Vikings dictated the pace and flow of the game.
Defensively, the Vikings were equally impressive, with Blake Cashman leading the charge with 11 total tackles, stifling any potential momentum the Jets hoped to generate. The turning point came early in the second half when a critical interception set up another touchdown for Minnesota, effectively sealing the game. While the Jets managed a momentary spark, they were unable to overcome the Vikings' relentless defense and offensive execution, leading to a lopsided defeat.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 33 | 23 | 298 | 4 | 0 | 137.3 |
| Aidan O'Connell | QB | 46 | 28 | 252 | 0 | 0 | 75.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 12 | 76 | 6.3 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 9 | 45 | 5.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 7 | 37 | 5.3 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Aidan O'Connell | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 8 | 102 | 12.8 | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 7 | 91 | 13.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Anthony Gould | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jelani Woods | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Anderson | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Weeks | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcelino McCrary-Ball | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Von Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 47 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

