NFL London 2024: Vikings To Beat Jets And Maintain Perfect Start
The 37th London game in the NFL International Series takes place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as the 4-0 Minnesota Vikings 'host' the 2-2 New York Jets.
Minnesota are 3-0 in London over the years, while the designated home team in England has lost five of the last six games. While the Vikings have yet to lose in the UK, the Jets are 1-1.
The NFC North leaders are favourites with the leading UK betting sites but will the Jets cause an upset?
The Panel have selected four bets from Sunday's match-up.
Fast Start Forecast For Vikings
Few teams travel to London better than the Vikings, who have won on all three visits. Minnesota were the first team to win at all three venues the NFL has hosted games in the capital - Wembley, Twickenham and Tottenham.
On their previous two journeys across the Atlantic, the Vikings went 6-0 in games before, during and after their business trips to London.
Minnesota improved their record to 4-0 with a 31-29 win in Green Bay last weekend, while the Jets lost 10-9 to the Broncos in New York.
The Vikings have been quick out of the blocks, scoring the first touchdown in all four wins. The Panel expect another fast start on Sunday and for Minnesota to lead after all four quarters.
The Panel Pick 1: Vikings To Lead After Every Quarter - 23/10 With Bet365
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New York Jets @ Minnesota Vikings Predictions:
- Vikings To Lead After Every Quarter - 23/10 With Bet365
- Justin Jefferson To Be An Anytime Touchdown Scorer - Evens Bet365
- Greg Zuerlein Over 6.5 Points - 10/11 With Bet365
- Points Scored In All 4 Quarters - 5/13 With William Hill
Jefferson To Shine At Spurs, Again
Justin Jefferson is one of several players to have played at Tottenham before and he has fond memories of his previous trip.
Jefferson was part of the Vikings team that needed a 47-yard Greg Joseph field goal in the final minute to beat the New Orleans Saints 28-25 at the same stadium in 2022.
During the game, Jefferson caught 10 passes for 147 yards and rushed for a 3-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. The wide receiver has made a strong start to the season with 20 receptions for 358 yards and four touchdowns, one in each game.
Two years ago, Jefferson had Kirk Cousins throwing passes to him, this year Sam Darnold has found him on a regular basis.
Jefferson has scored the first touchdown in two of his last three games and he is 5/1 with Bet365 to be the first player in the end zone on Sunday.
However, The Panel are backing Jefferson at Evens to be an anytime touchdown scorer.
The Panel Pick 2: Justin Jefferson To Be An Anytime Touchdown Scorer - Evens With Bet365
Zuerlein Has Points Record In His Sights
When you play in London as often as Greg Zuerlein has, then it's only natural that the chance to break a record comes into view. Sunday's game will be Zuerlein's fifth appearance in the capital, with his previous four coming in the colours of the Rams.
The Jets kicker needs just five points to become the all-time leading points scorer in NFL London games. Jason Myers currently holds the record with 30 points from three games for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
NFL London All-Time Points Scorer
Player | Points | Games | Accuracy |
Jason Myers | 30 | 3 | 94.7% |
Greg Zuerlein | 26 | 4 | 100% |
In NFL London games, Zuerlein is 100% from six extra points and eight field goals and he will hope to maintain that impressive record against the Vikings, especially if the game comes down to a game-winning field goal.
Zuerlein is 10/11 with Bet365 to kick seven points or more at Tottenham on Sunday.
The Panel Pick 3: Greg Zuerlein Over 6.5 Points - 10/11 With Bet365
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Jets And Vikings To Deliver Points In Every Quarter
Whoever gets to fly across the Atlantic, NFL fans are treated to exciting games. Seven of the last eight match-ups have been one-possession games, including the Ravens' 24-16 win over the Titans last year.
Points were scored in all four quarters which has also been a trend in NFL London games in recent times. Eight of the last nine have seen points posted in every quarter and that sequence has every chance of continuing this weekend.
Points have been scored in all four quarters in each of the games the Vikings have played in the capital as well as the two games the Jets have been involved in.
William Hill is offering odds of 5/13 that points will be scored in all four quarters on Sunday.
The Panel Pick 4: Points Scored In All 4 Quarters - 5/13 With William Hill
* A bet builder for all four selections works out at 16.45/1 with Bet365
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