The Vikings will be officially eliminated from playoff contention if defeated, and for a Cowboys squad that now has just an 11.9% chance to reach the postseason according to CBS' SportsLine model, Dallas is essentially in the same place as their opponent.

Minnesota’s playoff hopes are dashed as Chicago’s win over Cleveland officially knocks the Vikings out, leaving the focus on where they'll pick in the 2026 draf

Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings travel to Dallas to face CeeDee Lamb and the Cowboys in a pivotal NFC matchup on 'Sunday Night Football'

The Minnesota Vikings, led by quarterback J.J. McCarthy, face the Dallas Cowboys, led by quarterback Dak Prescott, on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

RB for the Vikings, Aaron Jones, is coming off an efficient week 14. Against the Washington Commanders, he had 14 carries for 76 yards. Going into this week, Jones will be playing another sub-par rushing defense statistically in the Dallas Cowboys, but his under on his 43.5 rushing yards prop is the right play.

If the Minnesota Vikings want to defeat the Dallas Cowboys on the road, they will need to win these three position battles.

The Vikings are on the cusp of missing the playoffs after a 14-win season in 2024. Here's a look at their NFL Draft needs and potential fits.

SportsLine's self-learning AI reveals NFL player props and its SGP picks for Cowboys vs. Vikings on 'Sunday Night Football'