Surprise NFL MVP candidate Sam Darnold will lead the undefeated Minnesota Vikings into London to take on the New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers in his second international game of the year. Minnesota has been a bit of a surprise this season with a journeyman signal caller leading the NFL in touchdown passes and passer rating heading into Week 4. It was certainly unexpected for a 2018 first-round draft pick who was also passed over by the Jets. After the 2020 season and early career struggles.
When Aaron Rodgers moved to the Big Apple before last season, the Jets were hoping for some stability at quarterback for at least the next few years, but a torn Achilles tendon means he will miss all but four games in 2023. I couldn’t. A middling start to the season (Rodgers ranks middling among the 2-2 Jets in touchdowns, yards and passer rating) could be a cause for concern early on. I don’t know. A win against Minnesota could turn things around by pushing Gang Green over .500 in the first of three consecutive NFL games in London.
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