New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings: NFL Predictions, Odds & Best Bets (10/6)

The NFL is going International again, as the Minnesota Vikings take on the New York Jets this Sunday morning in London, England as part of the NFL London Games. Some unorthodox international football will be happening in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as the Vikings look to stay undefeated against Aaron Rodgers and the Jets.

Minnesota starts the season 4-0 for the first time since 2016, and their doing so without their 1st round drafted quarterback. Sam Darnold has pulled a Benjamin Button, aging in reverse, as he looks fantastic through 4 weeks of play this season. He’s completing 69% of his passes, throwing for 932 yards and 11 TDs, with just 3 interceptions on the season. Darnold and Jefferson have built great chemistry very quickly, and Aaron Jones has been a fantastic signing with over 320 rushing yards and another 140 receiving from the backfield. Jones has 2 TDs and is 2nd on the team in receptions, targets, and receiving yards, proving to be a threat from everywhere on the field.

The New York Jets have struggled to say the least. They lost to San Francisco in Week 1, beat the Titans and Patriots, but lost an embarrassing game at home to the Broncos last Sunday. The Jets put up just 9 points on three Greg Zuerlein field goals, failing to score a touchdown, and losing 10-9 to Bo Nix. Things certainly need to change for New York, but will they be able to take down the league’s hottest team?

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New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings: NFL London Games

Matchup Information – Jets vs Vikings

• Venue & Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London, England)
• Date: Sunday, October 6th, 2024
• Kick Off: 9:30am Eastern
• Broadcast: NFL Network

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Spread

• Jets +2.5 (-104)
• Vikings -2.5 (-116)

Money Line

• Jets +127
• Vikings -147

Total

• Over 40.5 (-105)
• Under 40.5 (-115)

Can Jets Stop Undefeated Vikings Across the Pond?

Not only are the Vikings undefeated, they are going into a bye week after this London game. Following their long travel schedule, after the jet lag and getting readjusted to the time, they will have an entire week off to relish in rest. All the more reason for them to come into this game extremely focused, use every ounce of energy they have, and really earn their time off by starting the season 5-0. Minnesota is scoring 29 points per game, ranking 4th in the NFL. Defensively, they are only allowing 14.8, which is also 4th in the NFL. They are playing well on both sides of the ball, and I think I trust them to keep the momentum rolling overseas. However, one shouldn’t forget they were outscored 29-3 by the Packers in the final 35 minutes of gameplay last week, including a 22-3 Green Bay 4th quarter.

Can Jets Avoid Beating Themselves?

But the Jets have proven they are still the Jets. They couldn’t beat the defending Super Bowl runner ups on the road in Week 1, barely beat a bad Titans team in Week 2, and then of course, smacked on the Patriots in Week 3 although it wasn’t the most dominating victory. Now they are coming of an absolute stinker, losing to the Broncos and failing to score a touchdown. Linebacker CJ Mosley is set to make his return after missing the past two games with an injury, yet that won’t help the Jets’ offensive struggles.

Brian Flores has done a great job scheming this Minnesota defense, and I think Rodgers will be forced to air the ball out in order to move it. While I don’t really have a strong lean on the side or total, I do think the Vikings win and it somehow stays under. Call it a 21-17 Vikings win across the pond, however my coins will be on a player prop.

New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings Best Bets

Jets vs Vikings Prediction: Vikings Win & Cover, Under 40.5

Best Bet: Aaron Jones Over 25.5 Receiving Yards (-110) Bovada

We are taking the Viking running back to have a big day catching passes. This line seems way too low when Jones has been Darnold’s 2nd favorite target this season. Jones has seen his snap count increase every single week, getting in for 82% of plays last week against the Packers. He has 76% of all RB targets for the Vikings, and has had a huge target share the past few weeks. Jones has cleared this line in 3 straight games, and has 17 of his 19 targets over the past 3 games as well.

Jones Receiving This Year

• Week 1: 2/2, 15 yards
• Week 2: 5/6, 36 yards
• Week 3: 5/6, 46 yards, TD
• Week 4: 4/5, 46 yards

All we really need is a couple catches for Jones to go over this number. He ranks 2nd on the Vikings in targets, receptions, and receiving yards this year, proving to be a reliable three down back. New York allowed Tony Pollard to catch 5 of 6 targets for 40 yards in their meeting, and I see Aaron being just as useful. Give me Jones to feast through the air as him and Darnold continue to roll.

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