Jets vs. Vikings: Preview, prediction, what to watch for

An inside look at Sunday’s Jets-Vikings NFL Week 5 matchup at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London:Vikings WR Justin Jefferson vs.Jets CBs Sauce Gardner and D.J.

Reed The Jets get to test just how good their secondary is this week against the man most consider to be the best wide receiver in the NFL.They faced him two years ago with Gardner and Reed splitting time covering him.

There is no reason to expect them to have one player following Jefferson this time. Jefferson signed a four-year, $140 million contract extension in the offseason.He has 20 catches for 358 yards and four touchdowns through four games this year.

Reed is coming off a strong game against the Broncos, and Gardner has been solid as usual in coverage.They both said they are looking forward to this matchup. “Justin, you know, there’s a reason why he’s the highest-paid receiver,” Reed said.“You know, he’s a very special receiver.

Probably the best, I would say.Yeah, it’s either Justin or Tyreek [Hill].

So it’s not just for me thing.It’s everybody on the field has to know where he’s at because obviously they’re going to utilize them.

And yeah, I’m looking forward to the challenge, though.” The Jets have been stingy against the pass this season.They rank No.

2 in the NFL in passing yards allowed.They have not allowed a 100-yard receiver yet this year.

Calvin Ridley of the Titans had the most receiving yards against them with 77. The NFL is wacky.One week the Jets look like an efficient machine, the next week they look like they can’t do anything right.I think things swing back the other way again this week, and the Jets will put together a strong game on offense.

I expect a motivated Aaron Rodgers after the criticism grew loud this week.The defense struggles, but Sauce Gardner intercepts Sam Darnold to seal this win. Jets 31, Vikings 27Sam I amThe Jets saw Zach Wilson standing on the opposing sideline last week.

Now, they get to see another one of their form...