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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.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy defied his head coach's orders when he Griddy'd his way into the end zone in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

The Minnesota Vikings severely damaged the Dallas Cowboys playoff hopes with a 34-26 win in Arlington on "Sunday Night Football." J.J. McCarthy now has back-to-back games with three total touchdowns,

The Cowboys aren't mathematically eliminated from the playoffs at 6-7-1, but it would take a miracle for them to make it.

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.