US EditionTakeaways From the Vikings’ Win over the Cowboys
J.J. McCarthy completed 15 of 24 passes for 250 yards with three total touchdowns, leading the Vikings to their first consecutive wins despite playoff elimination.
- On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-26 after playoff elimination, marking their first consecutive wins this season, which Kevin O'Connell highlighted.
- Using exotic looks and stunts, Brian Flores, Vikings defensive coordinator, pressured Dak Prescott on 48% of his dropbacks, limiting Dallas to no passing touchdowns.
- After his first-pass interception, rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy overcame the turnover to deliver his best game with multiple passing touchdowns and a rushing score.
- Roster implications emerged as Jalen Nailor's two touchdowns boosted his free-agent value, making it unlikely the Vikings can afford to re-sign him, while Justin Jefferson remains in danger of finishing below 1,000 yards.
- Special teams flipped the field when Ryan Wright, Vikings punter, pinned Dallas deep with a booming punt, enabling the defense to force a punt and the offense to tie the game.
18 Articles
18 Articles
Post Bulletin
Takeaways from the Vikings’ win over the Cowboys
ARLINGTON, Texas — It would’ve been easy for the Minnesota Vikings to simply go through the motions on Sunday night at AT&T Stadium. They were eliminated from playoff contention before they stepped foot on the field for the nightcap against the Cowboys. Instead, the Vikings dug in and showed some pride on national television, bouncing back from some early adversity to earn a 34-26 win. It’s marked the first time the Vikings have won consecutive …
Takeaways from the Vikings’ 34-26 win over the Cowboys
ARLINGTON, Texas — It would’ve been easy for the Vikings to simply go through the motions on Sunday night at AT&T Stadium. They were eliminated from playoff contention before they stepped foot on the field for the nightcap against the Cowboys. Instead, the Vikings dug in and showed some pride on national television, bouncing back from some early adversity to earn a 34-26 win. It’s marked the first time the Vikings have won consecutive games this…
In From the Cold: Vikes Ice Dallas
Vikings Territory Breakdown Podcast On a frigid December night in Minnesota made colder by the news that the Vikings had been eliminated from the postseason, the team travelled to Big D and beat the Cowboys 34-26 to put a serious hurt on the Cowboys’ playoffs chances. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who has played much better the past two games than earlier in the season, has been instrumental in the team’s two-game win streak. He threw for two touch…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
