In a narrow 23-17 victory over the Jets, Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold struggled significantly, completing only 14 of 31 passes for 179 yards, with no touchdowns and one interception. He also rushed five times for 11 yards but lost a fumble. Darnold's performance was hindered by a chest injury sustained early in the game and a strong Jets defense. Despite the win, Darnold's inconsistency raises concerns heading into the team's Week 6 bye.
- Darnold's performance was below expectations, particularly against a tough Jets defense.
- The Vikings' early lead limited their offensive aggressiveness.
- Darnold will have a chance to recover during the upcoming bye week.
Sam Darnold | QB
Injury
Week 5
179 rec yards
05 carries
11 rush yards
0179 pass yards
01 fumbles
1 interceptions
- Struggled significantly against the Jets, completing only 14 of 31 passes.
- Suffered a chest injury early in the game but is not expected to miss time.
- Had a strong start to the season prior to this game, with a solid TD:INT ratio.
Minnesota Vikings
- The Vikings managed to win despite Darnold's struggles.
- They will benefit from a bye week to regroup and address offensive issues.
New York Jets
- The Jets' defense proved to be a tough matchup for Darnold.
- Despite the loss, the Jets showed resilience against a strong Vikings team.