Jarius Wright Gives Vikings OT Win With 87 Yard TD (GIF)

Oct 26, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jarius Wright (17) smiles as he runs off the field after they beat he Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Minnesota Vikings defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19-13. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jarius Wright (17) smiles as he runs off the field after they beat he Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Minnesota Vikings defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19-13. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Minnesota Vikings needed overtime to get by the New York Jets, but they were able to pick up the win thanks to an explosive touchdown from Jarius Wright


On Sunday afternoon, the Minnesota Vikings may have blown an early lead, but Jarius Wright was not going to let a victory slip away.

After the New York Jets forced overtime, the Vikings needed to avoid a letdown in order to pick up their sixth win of the regular season and Jarius Wright delivered. Rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater found Wright on the right side of the formation, and Wright did the rest.

87 yards later, the Vikings had the win, 30-24, as the Jets fell to 2-11 on the season.

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