The New York Jets will face their first big test of the season with a home game against the Minnesota Vikings. Here some keys for Gang Green to make it three straight wins at home.

Coming off their first win streak since Week 5 of the 2017 season, the New York Jets will be welcoming in the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. With storylines aplenty, the Jets will have a tough task against the talented Vikings.

For starters, Kirk Cousins used the Jets to get the money he wanted from the Vikings. In a documentary detailing his offseason, he admitted to never intending on playing for New York. He merely used them as a pawn to get the Vikings to up their offer. It worked, so good for him. However, the Jets will definitely be looking to show him he made the wrong choice on Sunday.

The other storyline involves Sheldon Richardson, a former first round pick who the Jets traded last offseason. He will be looking to get his revenge against his former team, who tossed him aside in an attempt to create a new, winning culture.

Even at home, the Jets are 3 point underdogs. In order to get a win, or even cover the spread, it will take a full team effort on Sunday. The Vikings have a potent offense, and a legit defense featuring play-makers at all levels. These up and coming Jets have to play their best game of the season this week. It is important for them to focus on these keys to victory.

Limit the Vikings quick passing game

The majority of the Vikings success on offense relies on their air attack. Led by Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs, Cousins has plenty of weapons to throw to. Most of that comes from high percentage throws via the screen and slant routes, while picking up huge chunks of yardage after the catch.

In order to contain this, the Jets must attempt to jam the wide-outs at the line. When beaten, it will be important for the Jets corners to make some difficult solo tackles to mitigate the damage.

Another strategy will be to create pressure up the middle. The short passing game requires a clean pocket to step up and drive the ball into tight windows. If Leonard Williams and company can get in Cousins’ face, it will help break up the Vikings timing. Although Kirk is no slouch when it comes to rolling out, taking away his first reads will disrupt their rhythm. Our next key involves both sides of the ball.