Vikings vs Jets prediction: what pundits picked
Minnesota Vikings at New York Jets · Week 17, 2026 · Sun, Jan 3
No pundit we track has picked a side in Vikings vs Jets yet.
Vikings at Jets: how they come in
The Vikings are 6-2 and have lost 2 straight; the Jets are 2-7 and have lost 4 straight. On win totals, 17 pundits put the Vikings at 10 wins on average, and 8 pundits put the Jets at 5.2 wins on average.
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- Record
- 6-2 · lost 2 straight · 146 scored, 116 allowed
- Unit ranks
- offense 29th, defense 1st of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 9-8
- Win-total calls
- 17 pundits · average 10 · 8 to 12 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 5 of 6 Vikings games
- Record
- 2-7 · lost 4 straight · 182 scored, 223 allowed
- Last games
- L 12-35 at Chiefs Week 9
- L 33-38 vs Raiders Week 8
- L 25-28 vs Dolphins Week 7
- Unit ranks
- offense 15th, defense 21st of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 3-14
- Win-total calls
- 9 pundits · average 5.2 · 0 to 8 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 6 of 9 Jets games
Vikings and Jets players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Vikings
- Carson WentzStarting QB · QB
357 passing yards · 3 TD, 2 INT · 48.4% completions · 3 games · 39th in the NFL in passing yards
Carson Wentz to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Meanwhile, Carson Wentz will back Murray up as J.J. McCarthy was relegated to the No. 3 role.” the article →
Carson Wentz to be 1st on the depth chart
“Paired with the matchup, Wentz would be a streaming option, and surely a popular DFS play this weekend.” the article →
- Aaron JonesRB1 · RB
474 rushing yards on 115 carries · 2 TD · 16 catches for 95 · 8 games · 17th in the NFL in rushing yards
“I think, well, this is definitely based on the assumption Aaron Jones plays... he was described as day to day. So which usually means to me that they're probably going to play. (Week 8)” the article →
Aaron Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Jordan Mason out (thumb), Jones should be the clear lead back for the Vikings this week.” the article →
- Justin JeffersonWR1 · WR
31 catches for 393 yards · 4 TD · 7 games · 38th in the NFL in receiving yards
Justin Jefferson to fall short of his draft cost (the first round)
“And for all the reasons by Kyler Murray, I'm out on Justin Jefferson in the first round.” the article →
Justin Jefferson to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points
“Minnesota has our easiest passing schedule for 2026 as an added cherry in getting Jefferson back in the mix to compete as WR1 overall.” the article →
- T.J. HockensonTE1 · TE
35 catches for 328 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 59th in the NFL in receiving yards
“But chances are he’ll be ready to go in Week 7 when the Vikings come out of their bye week.” the article →
T.J. Hockenson to record 2 receiving tds
“I wouldn't be shocked if he finds paydirt twice in this advantageous matchup.” the article →
- Andrew Van GinkelSack leader · LB
7.5 sacks · 13 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 4th in the NFL in sacks
- Blake CashmanTackle leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 39 solo tackles · 8 games · 10th in the NFL in solo tackles
Jets
- Geno SmithStarting QB · QB
2,078 passing yards · 12 TD, 3 INT · 67.5% completions · 9 games · 10th in the NFL in passing yards
Geno Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
“Smith's lane to begin the season as the starter is clear.” the article →
- Braelon AllenRB1 · RB
598 rushing yards on 120 carries · 3 TD · 19 catches for 102 · 9 games · 11th in the NFL in rushing yards
Braelon Allen to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Allen played 40.3% of the Jets' offensive snaps in Week 1 and is the handcuff to Breece Hall.” the article →
Braelon Allen to be 1st on the depth chart
“Braelon Allen will be New York's lead back this week.” the article →
- Garrett WilsonWR1 · WR
43 catches for 527 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 22nd in the NFL in receiving yards
Garrett Wilson to stay with New York Jets
“I could see them trading some down the line guy, but I don't... I just don't see it being Garrett Wilson.” the article →
“Jets WR Garrett Wilson will probably be back from a concussion this week (Week 10)” the article →
- Kenyon SadiqTE1 · TE
21 catches for 235 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 107th in the NFL in receiving yards
- David BaileySack leader · LB
7.5 sacks · 26 solo tackles · 8 games · 4th in the NFL in sacks
David Bailey to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“Defensive Rookie of the Year — Mike Kadlick: David Bailey, edge, Jets” the article →
David Bailey to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“If the 2026 regular season ended today, Jets defensive end David Bailey should be the undisputed choice as the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year.” the article →
- Dane BeltonTackle leader · S
1 sack · 40 solo tackles · 9 games · 8th in the NFL in solo tackles
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