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.

The Vikings are riding a two-game winning streak as the season comes to an end but injuries are still piling up.

The Minnesota Vikings are a National Football League team that plays in the NFC North division. The Vikings have yet to win a Super Bowl title over the course of their history.

Vikings legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter has not held back his skepticism around J.J. McCarthy at times this season. And even after the best game of the young quarterback's career on Sunday night, Carter still doesn't sound like a believer.

The Minnesota Vikings are riding high after a 34-26 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Many will view the game as a coming-out party for quarterback J.J. McCarthy. However, the game had its fair share of issues,

The Minnesota Vikings have enjoyed consecutive promising performances by quarterback J.J. McCarthy as they aim for a smooth finish despite already being eliminated from playoff contention at 6-8.

The New York Giants, losers of eight straight, open Week 16 as slight home underdogs against the Minnesota Vikings.

The Vikings played in front of a national audience in a way that should have most teams nervous heading into the remainder of the season.

The Vikings coach criticized his quarterback's touchdown celebration and said he would have preferred McCarthy sprint into the end zone.