QB J.J. McCarthy threw for a career-high 250 yards and two touchdowns and also rushed for a score as the Vikings beat the Cowboys 34-26 on Sunday night.

The Vikings' upset win over the Cowboys on Sunday night came at a bit of a cost. Several key players departed with injuries over the course of the evening and will be subject to further evaluation to assess the severity of their ailments.

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.

The Minnesota Vikings are gasping for air as the 2025 season continues to close in on them week after week. Much to their demise, injuries have been one issue, but the quarterback position has been their biggest handicap. They find themselves with a 4-8 record and are one loss away from being eliminated from the playoffs.