US EditionMcCarthy Helps Vikings Put Cowboys on Brink of Playoff Elimination
- At AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Dec. 14, 2025, the Minnesota Vikings beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-26, with a late Cowboys field goal failing to change the outcome.
- Special-Teams miscues included multiple missed field goals by Brandon Aubrey and a replay reversal erased a fourth-and-7 play, causing a turnover on downs.
- Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy completed 15 of 24 passes for 250 yards with two passing TDs to Jalen Nailor, and running back C.J. Ham scored the go-ahead 1-yard touchdown on his first carry.
- The loss leaves the Cowboys 6-7-1 and must win their three remaining games while hoping Philadelphia goes 0-3, as Vikings improved to 6-8 after elimination.
- Several players left late with injuries, including a concussion check for Quinnen Williams and shoulder and ankle issues for others, as Dallas hosts the Chargers and Minnesota visits the Giants next Sunday.
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Prescott says Cowboys have to stick to business with playoff hopes all but gone
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott stared blankly for several seconds when the star quarterback was asked what the goal would be for the Dallas Cowboys over the final three games with their playoff hopes all but gone.
Cowboys are forced to win the three remaining matches and depend on the Philadelphia Eagles.
Justin Jefferson Speaks Out on Challenges With J. J. McCarthy, Addresses Vikings Struggles
The Minnesota Vikings picked up a much-needed 34–26 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 15. However, the victory didn’t erase the challenges of a turbulent season they are having. The 6–8 Vikings continue to navigate growing pains on offense. After the game, wide receiver Justin Jefferson opened up about the adjustment process with quarterback J.J. McCarthy and a reshaped roster. “This is a difficult year just with the circumstances, having new …
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