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.

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys' defense served as a slump buster of sorts for Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy in a 34-26 upset victory that all but eliminated Dallas from postseason contention. Skol chants ringing throughout AT&T Stadium served to mark the death of the Cowboys' 2025 playoff hopes.

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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.

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

A relatively close win is expected for the Dallas Cowboys (6-6-1) when they play the Minnesota Vikings (5-8) on Sunday, Dec. 14 at AT&T Stadium (starting at 8:20 p.m. ET). Our computer prediction projects the final score as 27-23.

If you play the game long enough you’re gonna have some days like this," said Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey after Dallas' 34-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

The NFL season rolls on Week 15 when the Dallas Cowboys host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. Time, how to watch, stream and schedule.

The Cowboys had their backs against the wall, and losing would be detrimental to their playoff chances. Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is known for his exotic blitzes and confusing the protection for opposing quarterbacks.