Surprise NFL MVP candidate Sam Darnold leads the undefeated Minnesota Vikings to London to take on the New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers for the second international match this year. Minnesota was a bit of a surprise this season with their journeyman signal caller leading the NFL in touchdown passes and passer rating heading into Week 4. It’s certainly unexpected considering the 2018 first-round pick was cut by the same Jets after the season 2020 and early career struggles.
The Jets were hoping to have some stability at quarterback, at least for the next few years, when Aaron Rodgers headed to the Big Apple before last season, but the Achilles injury that kept him out of all but four games in 2023 and a mediocre start to this season – Rodgers is in the middle of the pack in touchdowns, yards and passer rating for the 2-2 Jets – could be cause for some early concern. That could turn around with a win over Minnesota, which would put Gang Green above .500 in the first of three straight weeks the NFL will be in London.
