The first of three NFL games set to take place in London, England, this season will be the Week 4 face off between the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings. This game kicks off a three-week stretch of NFL action in London.
The Vikings have been the most surprising team in the NFL this season, starting a perfect 4-0 with wins against the 49ers, Texans, and Packers. This early-season success has been a dream start for Vikings fans.
They face another tough test in Week 5 against Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets, who are looking to bounce back after a challenging loss to the Broncos. This game holds special significance for Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, who will be facing the team that drafted him No. 3 overall in 2018.
Jets vs. Vikings Odds, Spread, and Total at BetOnline.ag
- Spread:
- Jets +2.5 (-105)
- Vikings -2.5 (-115)
- Moneyline:
- Jets +128
- Vikings -152
- Total:
- OVER 40.5 (-115)
- UNDER 40.5 (-105)
How to Watch
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 6
- Time: 9:30 a.m. EST
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- TV: NFL Network
- Jets record: 2-2
- Vikings record: 4-0
Jets vs. Vikings Betting Trends
- The Jets are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games.
- The Jets are 1-7-1 ATS in their last nine games against NFC opponents.
- The Jets are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 games played in October.
- The Vikings are 5-0 ATS in their last five games against AFC East opponents.
- The Vikings are 8-1 straight up in their last nine games played in October.
Injury Reports
Jets
- Morgan Moses, OT - Questionable
- Aaron Rodgers, QB - Questionable
- C.J. Mosley, LB - Questionable
- Jermaine Johnson, LB - IR
Vikings
- Ivan Pace Jr., LB - Questionable
- T.J. Hockenson, TE - PUP-R
- Dalton Risner, G - IR-R
- Nick Muse, TE - IR
- Jordan Kunaszyk, LB - IR
Key Players to Watch
New York Jets
- Aaron Rodgers: The Jets' 10-9 loss to the Denver Broncos last week was a game they would have hoped to avoid with Rodgers leading the team. While his season hasn't been poor, they need him to step up and be the leader that this squad desperately needs as they aim to bounce back.
Minnesota Vikings
- Aaron Jones: The Vikings have to be thrilled with what they’re getting from their new running back, Aaron Jones. He’s averaging 5.0 yards per carry and is second on the team in receiving yards with 143, adding a dynamic element to the offense that keeps defenses on their heels.
Jets vs. Vikings Prediction and Pick
Taking the points with the Jets seems like a solid choice in this London matchup. New York's defense might prove to be a significant challenge for Sam Darnold.
The Jets' defense ranks second in the NFL in sack percentage, taking down opposing quarterbacks on 11.48% of their dropbacks. That's not great news for Darnold, who’s been sacked on 9.4% of his dropbacks—the sixth most among all quarterbacks.
Additionally, the Jets' defense is third in the NFL in opponent yards per play and second in opponent yards per pass attempt, allowing just 4.7 yards per throw.
To succeed in this international game, the Vikings might be wise to lean on Aaron Jones and the run game.
The Jets’ offense still has room for improvement, but with Aaron Rodgers at the helm, there’s potential for growth as he continues to shake off the rust after missing the entire 2023 season.
While the Jets may not be outright favorites, on a neutral field, the points with the underdog Jets could be worth taking.