New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings Predictions: Insider Picks and Analysis

The New York Jets are off to London to face the Minnesota Vikings in the first NFL International Series game of the season, one that will allow stateside fans the chance to get their football Sunday started a little early.

Game time is set for 8:30 a.m. eastern on CBS.

The Jets (2-2) are coming off a 10-9 loss to the Denver Broncos, which is actually worse than it sounds. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers played just the fifth game of his career without a touchdown. The quarterback’s “cadence” in pre-snap became a source of controversy. And, of course, there are Davante Adams rumors swirling everywhere.

It’s enough to make you think New York lost by 30 points.

The Vikings (4-0) are one of the handful of remaining undefeated teams and they’re led by former Jets first-round pick Sam Darnold at quarterback. He’s had a great season so far, and he has a resurgent running back in Aaron Jones and a terrific top target in wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Tight end T.J. Hockenson is out, so that could be a factor.

Oh, and both defenses are among the best in the league. This could be a slog of a game, much like last week.

Here are the game predictions from the Jets Country staff.