Cowboys' Schottenheimer Opens Up on Vikings' JJ McCarthy

Cowboys' Schottenheimer Opens Up on Vikings' JJ McCarthy

Even with the Cowboys‘ three-game winning streak that pushed them to 6-5-1 before last week’s loss to the Lions, Dallas had ranked among the most disappointing teams in the NFL this season, likely on the outside of the playoff picture looking in. But ahead of them on the disappointment scale, no doubt, was the Minnesota Vikings, who were 14-3 last season but opted to let free-agent Sam Darnold walk and replace him with JJ McCarthy, the team’s 20…

Vikings-Cowboys preview: Can J.J. McCarthy keep up with Dak Prescott in Dallas?

The Vikings and their young QB are in the national spotlight again, playing on “Sunday Night Football” against the Cowboys, who are fighting for a playoff spot.

Cowboys represent a much tougher test for J.J. McCarthy, Vikings

A high-powered Dallas offense will likely force Minnesota to throw the ball to keep pace.

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How the Vikings Can Shock the Cowboys in Week 15

If the Dallas Cowboys lose to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night, they’ll be right where the Vikings are at right now — on the absolute brink of playoff elimination. Minnesota, meanwhile, hopes to stack another victory after pounding the Washington Commanders in Week 14. Here’s how the purple team can do it. To pull an upset in Dallas, Minnesota must flip the turnover script, ride a clean McCarthy performance, and drag the Cowboys into a slow…

One Offseason Priority Stands Above the Rest for the Vikings

Sep 28, 2025; Dublin, Ireland; Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah watches during an NFL International Series game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Croke Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Last offseason, the Minnesota Vikings had to decide whether Sam Darnold should continue to thrive as the QB1 in the Twin Cities or if J.J. McCarthy should take over. Ultimately, the club chose McCarthy, and the decision-makers on…