The Minnesota Vikings have been eliminated from playoff contention before taking the field for their game at the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (92) intercepts a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Arlington.

Just hours after being eliminated from the NFC Playoffs for the second time in three seasons, the Minnesota Vikings beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-26 on Sunday Night Football at AT&T Stadium.

Live coverage of the Vikings vs Cowboys game begins at 7 PM ET with Football Night in America on NBC and Peacock.

While they may be 3-9, they are very much a live dog in the fight the Vikings find themselves in on Sunday. Minnesota will be getting its franchise quarterback under center in J.J. McCarthy, and the Commanders are trending towards having theirs back as well.

The Minnesota Vikings came away with a 34-26 win over the Dallas Cowboys on December 14 at AT&T Stadium. Nonetheless, while the victory was impressive, considering that Minnesota was eliminated from playoff contention before the game,

Complete team stats and game leaders for the Minnesota Vikings vs. Dallas Cowboys NFL game from December 14, 2025 on ESPN.