New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings: Week 5 Matchup Prediction and Odds

The New York Jets have an overall record of 2-2, which is not bad, but the team could have done better, especially in their last game, where they lost to the Denver Broncos with a score of 10:9. Despite the strong defense of the Broncos, the Jets' offense did not do its job. The team managed only three field goals and had a chance to score the game-winner, which Greg Zuerlein missed on a 50-yard kick.

While the offense took some of the blame, quarterback Aaron Rodgers also underperformed, finishing 24-of-42 for 225 yards and no touchdowns or interceptions. His frustration was evident, and he even had a small outburst after the game, blaming the team and coach for the failure.

While the Vikings are 4-0, their quarterback Sam Darnold is not elite. Many experts doubted whether he could replace Kirk Cousins, who left for Atlanta. However, he surprised everyone by becoming the first quarterback in team history with 2+ touchdowns in every game.

However, the Vikings' results are explained by fortunate circumstances. In the first week, they beat the New York Giants, which was expected. In the second week, they surprised with a victory over the San Francisco 49ers, when the opponents were playing without a key player - Christian McCaffrey. In the third game, they crushed the Houston Texans 34:7, but this happened thanks to numerous mistakes by the opponent. The fourth victory over the Green Bay Packers (31:29) was also achieved with difficulty, and the Vikings are already showing weaknesses.

Sam Darnold has become a star at the beginning of the season, but we are sure that the Jets have studied his game. Perhaps he will score a few touchdowns, but New York will also be able to respond. Given the disappointing offense of the Jets in the last game, we expect them to raise the level of play, especially with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback.