No reply for Justin Jefferson

Heroes, zeros and the total blitz from the Jets’ 23-17 loss to the Vikings on Sunday:

Hero

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson was a menace for the Jets secondary.

He not solely caught six passes for 92 yards, however he drew 5 penalties — three for go interference, one for unlawful contact and one for defensive holding. 

Unsung hero

Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, a profession ball hawk, intercepted Aaron Rodgers within the first quarter and returned it 63 yards for a TD and a 10-0 Minnesota lead. It was the play of the sport. 

Zero

Aaron Rodgers had his worst day of the season, throwing three INTs, tying a profession excessive, together with the pick-six to Van Ginkel. Rodgers completed 29-for-54 for 244 yards, two TDs and three INTs. 

Key quantity

11 hits the Vikings protection received on Rodgers, one week after Rodgers was hit 15 occasions by the Denver protection.

Rodgers left the sport for one play within the second quarter when he was awkwardly bent backwards and damage his left knee and ankle. 

Quote of the day

“It’s early. We’re 5 video games in. Clearly, we’d prefer it to be quite a bit higher, nevertheless it’s early and we’ve received an extended strategy to go.’’ 

— Robert Saleh