The Vikings pull ahead late against Aaron Rodgers and beat the reeling Jets in London, improving to 5-0

On Sunday, London turned into a football city, and Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets had a chance for a game-winning win against the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

But Stephon Gilmore intercepted Rodgers with the Jets in the red zone and the Vikings were able to defend their 23:17 victory and move to 5-0.

It was a mixed performance for the Vikings, who started the game strong but were unable to keep going on offense in the second quarter. Rodgers, meanwhile, got off to a rough start but gained momentum as the game wore on, bringing the Jets within a point in the fourth quarter before throwing the late pick.

The Vikings’ offense struck first with a field goal in the first quarter, and the Minnesota defense was able to shut down the Jets from the jump. Rodgers threw two costly interceptions in the first quarter, starting with a pick-6 to Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel.

On the next drive, Rodgers was picked off by Minnesota safety Cam Bynum. The Jets’ offense didn’t earn a first down until five minutes into the second quarter.

The Vikings, meanwhile, were able to keep going on offense and gain good field position thanks to some Jets penalties. Minnesota scored another touchdown four minutes before the end of the half, with CJ Ham rushing two yards for the score.

Less than two minutes before halftime, Jets wide receiver Xavier Gipson had an outstanding 30-yard punt return that gave New York good field position for a final possession. Rodgers was nearly sacked but was able to deflect the throw to Allen Lazard for a touchdown, cutting the lead to 17-7.

The third quarter was slow offensively as the Jets defense was able to get some big stops against Minnesota. The Jets struck again with a field goal in the final minutes of the third quarter, with Rodgers continuing the drive despite his leg being bent awkwardly beneath him.

The Vikings kicked another field goal in the fourth quarter to bring the score to 20-10. But Sam Darnold threw an interception to give the Jets a chance for a momentum shift.

The Jets were able to convert that into another touchdown, with Rodgers throwing to Garrett Wilson to bring New York within three points.

On the next drive, Minnesota had to settle for a field goal after the Jets’ defense kept them out of the end zone, extending the lead to 23-17.

It came down to one final drive for the Jets, who had more than two minutes to tie the game with a touchdown. But Gilmore had another idea and gave Rodgers his third interception with a huge, game-winning pick.

The Vikings return triumphant from Europe, improving to 5-0. But there are still some questions that need to be answered on offense. Darnold, who was Minnesota’s unlikely savior after JJ McCarthy’s season-ending surgery, was 14 of 31, throwing for 179 yards and not scoring a touchdown.

Minnesota’s entire offense struggled to get first downs in the second half and was fortunate that the defense was able to preserve the win. The Vikings need to improve their offensive production if they want to remain undefeated.

New York is now 2-3, and the team has its own questions to answer as the season progresses.