The Dallas Cowboys fell to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 15, 34-26. Moreover, while the result was likely the final nail in the Cowboys’ playoff hopes, two players received bad news on top of the loss.

The Cowboys face the Vikings in Arlington on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture.

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The Cowboys are set for a prime-time home matchup Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings with Dallas still clinching to playoff hopes.

Sunday Night Football schedule, TV channel, time, streaming information for Minnesota Vikings vs Dallas Cowboys NFL Week 15 game on Dec. 14, 2025.

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The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings have a historic matchup waiting in the 129th edition of the rivalry on Sunday afternoon from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Never before have the two teams had more combined wins entering a matchup.