The excitement of American football hits London, as the Vikings and Jets clash in England’s capital.

In this Week 5 matchup, the Vikings (4-0) and the Jets (2-2) have journeyed to London to participate in the second International Series game of the NFL’s 2024 season. After a few days of acclimating to the time difference, the teams are ready to face off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This game is considered a home game for the Vikings, set to unfold on Sunday.

There’s a lot of buzz surrounding this encounter. The Vikings are aiming for a 5-0 start — an achievement they last reached in 2016 and have accomplished only eight times in their history. With Sam Darnold, Justin Jefferson, and an impressive defense leading the charge, Minnesota has emerged as one of the standout stories of this season. Can they maintain their winning momentum in October? A defeat could set a negative tone as they enter their bye week.

Meanwhile, the Jets are eager to rebound from a tough defeat to the Broncos and improve their record past the .500 threshold. For Aaron Rodgers, this marks his 30th career start against the Vikings, a team against which he holds a 17-11-1 record from his time with the Packers. His performance against Brian Flores’ league-leading defense will be a major talking point. The Jets, possessing a formidable defense themselves over recent seasons, face a challenging task handling Kevin O’Connell’s offensive strategies.

First Quarter

Vikings 3, Jets 0

7:41 — The Vikings started strong with a defensive stop, forcing the Jets into a three and out. They then moved downfield but had to settle for a long field goal after a drive-halting sack. Will Reichard successfully kicked a 54-yarder, giving Minnesota an early 3-0 lead.