Minneapolis /
Greg Joseph turned a 61-yard field goalthe longest in his career, just as time was running out, and the Minnesota Vikings they surpassed this Saturday 27-24 the New York Giantswho could not secure their ticket to the postseason.
T. J. Hockenson made 13 receptions the highest figure in his professional career, for 109 yards and two touchdowns to passes from Kirk Cousins, who threw for a third score, achieved by Justin Jefferson, with 3 minutes remaining.
That offensive series was preceded by a blocked punt. And with it, the Vikings (12-3) they took an eight-point lead.
Saquon Barkley made a 27-yard run up center field on fourth-and-two for the Giants (8-6-1) with 2:01 remaining. Daniel Jones’s two-point conversion on a pass to Daniel Bellinger tied the game.
A sack by safety Landon Collins at the 41-yard line of Minnesota forced the Vikings to burn out their final timeout with 19 seconds remaining. But Cousins found Jefferson for another key completion on third down.