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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 14: T.J. Hockenson #87 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by Demarvion Overshown #0 of the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

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Jerry Jones: I didn't expect to be behind the eight ball the way we are

Dec 14, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) talks with interim head coach Mike Kafka during the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Jaxson Dart is checked again for a concussion, for the fifth time this year

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J.J. McCarthy leads Vikings to 34-26 win over Cowboys on 'Sunday Night Football'

The Minnesota quarterback threw for 250 yards and 2 touchdowns with 1 interception.

J.J. McCarthy of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after his touchdown pass against the Dallas Cowboys.

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Sunday Night Football: Vikings put a dent in Cowboys' playoff hopes, 34-26

The Cowboys aren't eliminated from playoff contention, but they are in serious trouble.

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 14: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts after a play against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

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Kyle Shanahan: I expect Ricky Pearsall to be alright, but he was battling through a lot

49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall dealt with a couple of injuries during Sunday's victory over the Titans, but it sounds like he should be OK moving forward.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 14: Ricky Pearsall #1 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball after completing a catch during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at Levi's Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)

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Jalen Nailor's second TD gives Vikings 31-23 lead

Jalen Nailor's second touchdown might turn out to be the Cowboys' death knell.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 16: Jalen Nailor #1 of the Minnesota Vikings runs with the ball against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

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Vikings take 24-23 lead late in third quarter

The Vikings lead the Cowboys 24-23 with 1:12 remaining in the third quarter.

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Mike Vrabel: We weren't able to get any stops

The Patriots entered Sunday 11-2 with a chance to clinch the AFC East with a win.

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 14: Mike Vrabel of the New England Patriots reacts during the first quarter of a game against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)

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Javonte Williams returns; Hunter Luepke out with concussion

Cowboys running back Javonte Williams hadn't played since the team's first possession when he scored on a 1-yard run.

Oct 26, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams (33) looks on before the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Evaluating Green Bay Packers' outlook without Micah Parsons

Devin McCourty, Jason Garrett and Maria Taylor discuss Micah Parsons' injury against the Denver Broncos, examining the Green Bay Packers' playoff chances without their star pass rusher.