J.J. Mccarthy and the Vikings Severely Damage Cowboys’ Playoff Hopes, Beating Dallas 34-26

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 14: Ceedee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball against Byron Murphy Jr. #7 of the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — J.J. McCarthy threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score, C.J. Ham had the go-ahead TD on his first carry of the season and the Minnesota Vikings severely damaged Dallas’ playoff hopes with a 34-26 victory over the Cowboys. The Vikings won a second consecutive game after they were eliminated from the postseason race before the kickoff. The Cowboys have to win their three remaining games and hope defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia goes 0-3 in order for Dallas to overtake the Eagles in the NFC East. Both of McCarthy’s TD tosses were to Jalen Nailor.

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