Vikings vs. Jaguars Live Score Updates
Will the Vikings come out and impose their will against an inferior opponent this week? Or will they let the Jaguars hang around and make things interesting? We're about to find out.
The Vikings need to win this game to keep their slim playoff hopes alive heading into a huge game against the Buccaneers in Week 14. Facing a depleted Jaguars defense, they simply need Kirk Cousins to continue playing at a high level and getting the ball to his three elite weapons.
The Jaguars, meanwhile, are playing for pride as they look to get over the hump and snap a ten-game losing streak. They've been close in games recently, but have yet to actually pull out a win since Week 1. Veteran Mike Glennon will lean on star rookie running back James Robinson and wideout D.J. Chark as he looks to move the ball against an up-and-down Vikings defense.
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Ezra Cleveland is back and starting at right guard for the Vikings. Irv Smith Jr., D.J. Wonnum, and Alexander Mattison are all out. For the Jaguars, cornerback Sidney Jones is out, joining C.J. Henderson on IR. Jacksonville's top three corners are Tre Herndon and a pair of rookies: UDFA Luq Barcoo and fourth-rounder Josiah Scott.
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Live Updates
Final Score: Vikings 27, Jaguars 24
The Vikings win the game on a 23-yard field goal by Dan Bailey. It's finally over. Check out the recap right here.
7:13 – There's a stop! Harrison Smith picks off Mike Glennon and the Vikings get the ball back.
8:06 – The Vikings are forced to punt on the opening possession of overtime. They need a stop in a big way.
Fourth Quarter
Vikings 24, Jaguars 24
0:00 – What a wild game. Dan Bailey missed a game-winner from 51 yards and then Chase McLaughlin missed a 62-yarder at the buzzer. We're going to OT. Vikings ball first.
Vikings 24, Jaguars 24
1:08 – The Jaguars have tied this game up. James Robinson runs for a touchdown and Jacksonville converts the two-point attempt.
Vikings 24, Jaguars 16
3:55 – Cameron Dantzler forced and recovered a fumble and the Vikings tack on a field goal to take an eight-point lead.
7:01 – Punts are being traded in Minneapolis right now. The Jaguars just got the ball back with another chance to go take the lead.
Vikings 21, Jaguars 16
14:11 – The Vikings get to Mike Glennon for a safety. Both Ifeadi Odenigbo and Jordan Brailford got there. What a strange game this is.
14:55 – Dalvin Cook just fumbled at the goal line with a chance to take a big lead. The Vikings had gotten the ball back on a Jaguars fumble but blow their chance to run away with this game. Update: the fumble was credited to Kirk Cousins on the handoff.
Third Quarter
Vikings 19, Jaguars 16
3:27 – Justin Jefferson just made history by becoming the fifth player ever with 1,000 receiving yards in the first 12 games of their career. He catches a 20-yard touchdown pass to put the Vikings back in front, but Dan Bailey missed another extra point.
Jaguars 16, Vikings 13
11:15 – There's a quick, much-needed response by the Vikings. Kirk Cousins hits Justin Jefferson for a 40-yard gain down the sideline and throws a touchdown pass to C.J. Ham on the next play.
Jaguars 16, Vikings 6
14:50 – Disaster strikes again early in the third quarter for the Vikings offense. Last week, they gave up two straight fumble returns for touchdowns. This time, Kirk Cousins throws a pick-six on a screen pass.
Second Quarter
0:00 – Both teams traded unsuccessful possessions late in the half. The Vikings will get the ball back to start the third quarter. Ugly half of football, but getting the win is all that matters.
Jaguars 9, Vikings 6
2:56 – Touchdown, Adam Thielen. He catches his 12th of the season and his 11th in the red zone. The Vikings are right back in this one. Dan Bailey missed the extra point, though.
7:46 – Huge play for the Vikings defense just outside of the red zone. Cam Dantzler intercepts Mike Glennon for the first pick of his career and the first by a Vikings CB this season.
14:22 – Kirk Cousins nearly throws a pick-six and the Vikings have to punt...again. They have 20 total yards through three drives against one of the NFL's worst defenses.
First Quarter
0:38 – The Vikings force a punt with a great play by Cameron Dantzler in coverage against D.J. Chark. Need to put up some points here.
3:36 – The Vikings got a first down, but that's it. Kirk Cousins gets sacked on 3rd and 11 and Minnesota has to punt again. Really rough start at home against a 1-10 team.
Jaguars 9, Vikings 0
6:04 – The Jaguars once again drove downfield, hitting a big play to rookie Collin Johnson on the sideline. But the Vikings stalled them inside the ten and limited the damage to a field goal.
Jaguars 6, Vikings 0
12:33 – With no Kendricks, the Vikings defense allows a five-play, 75-yard touchdown drive to kick this one off. It was capped by a 28-yard touchdown pass that tipped off of Kris Boyd and wound up in the hands of Laviska Shenault Jr. However, Chase McLaughlin did miss the extra point.
15:00 – Huge injury news for the Vikings is announced right as the game kicks off: star middle linebacker Eric Kendricks is out with a calf injury that he aggravated during pregame warmups. Todd Davis will replace him, but that's a huge loss for Minnesota. Kendricks is arguably the best linebacker in the league and had been playing lights out recently.
