Two power substations in a North Carolina county were damaged by gunfire in what is being investigated as a criminal act, causing damage that could take days to repair and leaving tens of thousands of people without electricity, authorities said Sunday.
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was uncharacteristically erratic against the Jets, but when his team faced a gut-check moment he put his toughness on display.
The Jets secondary held Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson to 45 yards, but left Minnesota frustrated by his third-down score in the fourth quarter.
Rookie cornerback Akayleb Evans was making his second start and cleared evaluation in the third quarter before reporting symptoms and going off for good in the fourth.
Second-year safety Camryn Bynum caused the Vikings' first interception, then had one of his own to seal the game as the defense made just enough plays to mask its deficiencies.