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The Minnesota Vikings have been a tale of two teams during the 2025 NFL season, however, JJ McCarthy has the NFC North team in the playoff mix against all odds following their slow start. McCarthy and the Vikings came away with a much-needed victory Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys to keep their slim
And it wasn’t just McCarthy bringing the swagger. Kicker Will Reichard drilled a 53-yard field goal with just over a minute left to effectively ice the game, then flashed a three-to-the-head celebration straight out of Carmelo Anthony’s playbook.
The New York Giants, losers of eight straight, open Week 16 as slight home underdogs against the Minnesota Vikings.
The 34-26 defeat was the second-straight loss for Dallas after a three-game winning streak put them over .500.
The Dallas Cowboys already entered their Sunday night NFL matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on the outside looking in to claim the NFC East and a spot in the playoffs. This meant that the Week 15 clash with Minnesota was always going to have huge implications for the slim playoff hopes that the Cowboys
After suffering a pair of head injuries against the Vikings, Cowboys defensive tackle Quinnen Williams is now in concussion protocol.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones sounded off on a controversial decision involving Trevon Diggs after the loss to the Vikings.
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