Vikings defense the extreme case of bending but not breaking

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis (84) catches a pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Duke Shelley (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

New York Jets tight end C.J. Uzomah (87) runs from Minnesota Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter (99) after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) runs from New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) celebrates with teammate safety Harrison Smith (22) after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 27-22. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)