In London, the Vikings will likely be saying goodbye to nemesis Aaron Rodgers

In other words, yes, anyone in his shoes would love an assist from U.S. Bank Stadium. The Jets are desperate. Rodgers isn’t the type to stay down long. And the Vikings’ defense needs a boost after a shaky finish to Sunday’s great start at Lambeau Field.

That being said, the Jets will still struggle.

Left guard John Simpson is ranked 52nd among 76 NFL guards in pass blocking, according to Pro Football Focus. Right tackle Morgan Moses, who was sidelined last week, is ranked 70th among 78 tackles. His replacement, first-round pick Olu Fashanu, ranks 75th after his first NFL start.

Left tackle Tyron Smith, the decorated former Cowboy, is 33 and looks old. Center Joe Tippmann gave up a sack and two pressures against Denver.

Rodgers can’t move like he used to. He was sacked on a blitz up the middle on his first play Sunday. With 1:50 left and facing fourth-and-10, he was dropped easily with a blind-side blitz.

Rodgers’ famous ability to manipulate defenses with his cadence also backfired. His linemen were the ones jumping. Simpson jumped on fourth-and-goal at the 1, which led to a field goal.