On Sunday morning, the Minnesota Vikings and New York Jets kicked off the NFL‘s Week 5 slate with a 9:30 a.m. ET game. This is the first London game of the 2024 NFL season and the second game in this year’s International Series. Here’s everything you need to know about today’s game, including player stats, a box score, and a recap.
Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Jets Box Score
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | F | |
| Jets | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
| Vikings | 10 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 23 |
Vikings-Jets Stat Leaders
Leading Passers
Aaron Rodgers: 29-of-54 for 244 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions
Sam Darnold: 14-of-31 for 179 yards, 0 touchdowns, and 1 interception
Leading Rushers
Ty Chandler: 14 carries for 30 yards
Aaron Jones: 7 carries for 29 yards (ruled out with a hip injury)
Breece Hall: 9 carries for 23 yards
Leading Receivers
Justin Jefferson: 6 receptions for 92 yards
Jordan Addison: 3 receptions for 36 yards
Garrett Wilson: 13 receptions for 101 yards and 1 touchdown
Tyler Conklin: 6 receptions for 55 yards
Allen Lazard: 4 receptions for 34 yards and 1 touchdown
Vikings-Jets Game Recap
The Vikings got off to a strong start in this contest, scoring 10 points in the first quarter, including a pick-six by Andrew Van Ginkel. In the second quarter, the Vikings scored another touchdown, with C.J. Ham punching it in from the goal line.
However, after trailing 17-0, the Jets responded just before halftime, as Aaron Rodgers connected with Allen Lazard for a 14-yard touchdown.
New York looked significantly better in the second half. Garrett Wilson had his best game of the 2024 season, with 13 catches for 101 yards and a touchdown.
However, with 44 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Rodgers was picked off for the third time today, this time by Stephon Gilmore to seal the win for Minnesota.
Former DPOY Stephon Gilmore with a vintage play to seal it for the #Vikings in London and send Minnesota back home 5-0. pic.twitter.com/NU8zlyFSsV
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 6, 2024
This was a sloppy game, with the two teams committing a combined 19 penalties for 156 yards, plus five turnovers.
However, the story of this game was that both teams lost numerous key players to injuries. Aaron Jones suffered a hip injury in the first half and was ruled out. Sam Darnold exited the game at one point after a hit, but he was able to return.
For the Jets, Sauce Gardner exited the game in the third quarter to be evaluated for a concussion, and he did not return. Shortly after, Rodgers got banged up, although he stayed in the game. In the fourth quarter, Tyler Conklin also went to the medical tent after a productive day.
The Vikings improve to 5-0, just one of two undefeated NFL teams (along with the Kansas City Chiefs). Minnesota has never lost a regular-season international game in franchise history. After their Week 6 bye, Minnesota will host the Detroit Lions in Week 7.
Meanwhile, the Jets drop to 2-3. In Week 6, New York will host the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football.