2025 Minnesota Vikings season

2025 Minnesota Vikings season
OwnerZygi Wilf
General managerKwesi Adofo-Mensah
Head coachKevin O'Connell
Home stadiumU.S. Bank Stadium
Results
Record6–8
Division place4th NFC North
PlayoffsDid not qualify
Uniform

The 2025 season is the Minnesota Vikings' 65th in the National Football League (NFL), their 10th playing their home games at U.S. Bank Stadium, their 21st under the ownership of Zygi Wilf and their fourth under the head coach/general manager tandem of Kevin O'Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. The Vikings failed to improve on their 14–3 record from 2024 after loss at in Week 7 to the defending Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, and guaranteed a worse record the following week after losing to the Los Angeles Chargers. A weak offensive performance and a quarterback carousel has led the team to a 4–8 start, their worst since they started 3–8–1 in 2013. They were eliminated from playoff contention after a Chicago Bears win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 15.

Offseason

Futures contracts

Position Player Date signed Source
OT Trevor Reid January 9 [1]
NT Travis Bell January 15 [2]
CB Kahlef Hailassie
OT Marcellus Johnson
DB Reddy Stewart
QB Brett Rypien
RB Zavier Scott
LB Max Tooley
LB Gabriel Murphy
G Henry Byrd
OT Leroy Watson
WR Lucky Jackson
DE Jonathan Harris
WR Thayer Thomas
CB Ambry Thomas January 16 [2]
CB Nahshon Wright January 17 [2]
WR Jeshaun Jones

Free agents

Position Player Free agency
tag 		2025 team Date signed Notes Source
RB Cam Akers UFA New Orleans Saints June 13 1 year [3]
DE Jonathan Bullard UFA New Orleans Saints July 23 1 year [4]
S Camryn Bynum UFA Indianapolis Colts March 12 4 years, $60 million [5]
QB Sam Darnold UFA Seattle Seahawks March 13 3 years, $100.5 million [6]
G Dan Feeney UFA Buffalo Bills August 4 1 year [7]
CB Stephon Gilmore UFA
CB Shaquill Griffin UFA Seattle Seahawks June 25 1 year, $3 million [8]
ILB Kamu Grugier-Hill UFA
S Theo Jackson RFA Minnesota Vikings March 7 2 years, $12.65 million [9]
RB Aaron Jones UFA Minnesota Vikings March 11 2 years, $20 million [10]
QB Daniel Jones UFA Indianapolis Colts March 12 1 year, $14 million [11]
OLB Patrick Jones II UFA Carolina Panthers March 10 2 years, $20 million [12]
CB Fabian Moreau UFA San Francisco 49ers August 4 1 year [13]
QB Nick Mullens UFA Jacksonville Jaguars March 12 2 years, $4.5 million [14]
TE Johnny Mundt UFA Jacksonville Jaguars March 12 2 years, $5.5 million [14]
CB Byron Murphy UFA Minnesota Vikings March 12 3 years, $54 million [15]
WR Brandon Powell UFA
OT David Quessenberry UFA Los Angeles Rams May 29 1 year [16]
DE Jalen Redmond ERFA Minnesota Vikings January 16 1 year, $960,000 [17]
G Dalton Risner UFA Cincinnati Bengals August 28 1 year [18]
OT Cam Robinson UFA Houston Texans March 25 1 year [19]
WR Trent Sherfield UFA Denver Broncos March 13 2 years, $6 million [20]
DE Jerry Tillery UFA Kansas City Chiefs March 19 1 year [21]
OLB Jihad Ward UFA Tennessee Titans July 24 [22]
P Ryan Wright RFA Minnesota Vikings March 11 1 year, $1.75 million [23]

Signings

Position Player Free agency
tag 		Former team Date signed Notes Source
S Bubba Bolden UFA Birmingham Stallions (UFL) March 10 [24]
DE Jonathan Allen UFA Washington Commanders March 12 3 years, $51 million [25]
C Ryan Kelly UFA Indianapolis Colts March 12 2 years, $18 million [26]
G Will Fries UFA Indianapolis Colts March 13 5 years, $87.7 million [26]
DE Javon Hargrave UFA San Francisco 49ers March 13 2 years, $30 million [27]
CB Isaiah Rodgers UFA Philadelphia Eagles March 13 2 years [26]
OT Justin Skule UFA Tampa Bay Buccaneers March 13 [28]
CB/ST Tavierre Thomas UFA Tampa Bay Buccaneers March 13 1 year, $2 million [26]
LB Eric Wilson UFA Green Bay Packers March 14 [29]
CB Jeff Okudah UFA Houston Texans March 18 1 year [30]
WR Tim Jones UFA Jacksonville Jaguars March 18 1 year [31]
WR Rondale Moore UFA Atlanta Falcons March 19
QB Carson Wentz UFA Kansas City Chiefs August 24 [32]

Releases

Position Player New team Date released Source
C Garrett Bradbury New England Patriots March 17 [33][34]

Extensions

Position Player Date signed Notes Source
S Harrison Smith March 12 [35]

Trades

Position Player Team Date traded Notes Source
G Ed Ingram Houston Texans March 13 MIN receives: 2026 sixth-round pick
HOU receives: Ingram 		[36]
RB Jordan Mason San Francisco 49ers March 18 MIN receives: 2025 sixth-round pick, Mason
SF receives: 2025 fifth-round pick, 2026 sixth-round pick 		[37]
QB Sam Howell Seattle Seahawks April 26 MIN receives: 2025 sixth-round pick, Howell
SEA receives: 2025 fifth-round pick
DT Harrison Phillips New York Jets August 21 MIN receives: 2026 sixth-round pick, 2027 sixth-round pick
NYJ receives: 2027 seventh-round pick, Phillips
QB Sam Howell Philadelphia Eagles August 24 MIN receives: 2026 fifth-round pick, 2027 seventh-round pick
PHI receives: 2026 sixth-round pick, Howell
CB Mekhi Blackmon Indianapolis Colts August 25 MIN receives: 2026 sixth-round pick
IND receives: Blackmon
WR Adam Thielen Carolina Panthers August 27 MIN receives: 2026 seventh-round pick, 2027 fifth-round pick, Thielen
CAR receives: 2026 fifth-round pick, 2027 fourth-round pick

Draft

Having been eliminated from the playoffs in the wild card round after a 14–3 regular season in 2024, the Vikings had the 24th pick in each round of the 2025 NFL draft. They are scheduled to go into the draft with four selections, their fewest since making five picks in 2009. As well as their original first-round pick, they were also awarded a third-round pick in compensation for the departure of QB Kirk Cousins during the 2024 offseason, and acquired an additional fifth-round pick in a trade that sent DE Za'Darius Smith to the Cleveland Browns; that same deal sent the Vikings' original sixth- and seventh-round picks to the Browns. Their original second-round pick was sent to the Houston Texans in order to acquire another first-round selection in 2024; that pick was then sent to the Jacksonville Jaguars in a package with their original third- and fourth-round selections in the 2025 draft in order to move up again and select OLB Dallas Turner.[38] They also traded picks with the San Francisco 49ers in order to acquire RB Jordan Mason, giving up their original fifth-round selection and a 2026 sixth-round pick for a 2025 sixth-round selection.[37] The Vikings had been expected to receive an additional seventh-round pick in a trade that sent G Jesse Davis to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022,[39] but the conditions of the trade were not met and the pick remained with the Steelers.

2025 Minnesota Vikings draft selections
Round Selection Player Position College Notes
1 24 Donovan Jackson G Ohio State
2 56 Traded to the Houston Texans[A]
3 88 Traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars[B]
97 Traded to the Houston Texans[C] Compensatory selection
102 Tai Felton WR Maryland 2020 Resolution JC-2A selection; from Lions via Jaguars and Texans[C]
4 126 Traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars[B]
5 139 Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins DT Georgia from Browns[D]
142 Traded to the Seattle Seahawks[E] from Jaguars via Texans[C]
160 Traded to the San Francisco 49ers[F]
172 Traded to the Los Angeles Rams[G] from Seahawks[E]
6 187 Traded to the Houston Texans[C] from 49ers[F]
200 Traded to the Cleveland Browns[D]
201 Kobe King LB Penn State from Rams[G]
202 Gavin Bartholomew TE Pittsburgh from Texans via Steelers, Bears and Rams[G]
7 240 Traded to the Cleveland Browns[D]

Draft trades

  1. ^ The Vikings traded a second-round selection (56th overall), and 2024 second- and sixth-round selections (42nd and 188th overall) to the Houston Texans in exchange for 2024 first- and seventh-round selections (23rd and 232nd overall).[40]
  2. ^ a b The Vikings traded third- and fourth-round selections (88th and 126th overall), and 2024 first- and fifth-round selections (23rd and 167th overall) to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2024 first-round selection (17th overall).[41]
  3. ^ a b c d The Vikings traded third- and sixth-round selections (97th and 187th overall) to the Houston Texans in exchange for third- and fifth-round selections (102nd and 142nd overall).[42]
  4. ^ a b c The Vikings traded sixth- and seventh-round selections (200th and 240th overall), and DE Za'Darius Smith to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a fifth-round selection (139th overall) and a 2024 fifth-round selection (157th overall).[43]
  5. ^ a b The Vikings traded a fifth-round selection (142nd overall) to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a fifth-round selection (172nd overall) and QB Sam Howell.[42]
  6. ^ a b The Vikings traded a fifth-round selection (160th overall) and a 2026 sixth-round selection to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a sixth-round selection (187th overall) and RB Jordan Mason.[37]
  7. ^ a b c The Vikings traded a fifth-round selection (172nd overall) to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for two sixth-round selections (201st and 202nd overall).[42]
2025 Minnesota Vikings undrafted free agents
Name Position College Ref.
Tyler Batty OLB BYU [44]
Silas Bolden WR Texas
Max Brosmer QB Minnesota
Logan Brown OT Kansas
Chaz Chambliss OLB Georgia
Oscar Chapman P Auburn
Zeke Correll C NC State
Dontae Fleming WR Tulane
Keenan Garber CB Kansas State
Matt Harmon OLB Kent State [45]
Joe Huber G Wisconsin [44]
Austin Keys LB Auburn
Robert Lewis WR Auburn
Vershon Lee C South Carolina [46]
Dorian Mausi LB Auburn [44]
Bryson Nesbit TE North Carolina
Mishael Powell S Miami (FL)
Myles Price WR Indiana
Tre Stewart RB Jacksonville State
Zemaiah Vaughn CB Utah
Alex Williams DE Middle Tennessee
Elijah Williams DE Morgan State [45]
Ben Yurosek TE Georgia [44]

Staff

Minnesota Vikings staff
Front office
  • Owner/chairman – Zygi Wilf
  • Owner/vice chairman – Leonard Wilf
  • Owner/president – Mark Wilf
  • Chief operating officer – Andrew Miller
  • General manager – Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
  • Executive vice president of football operations – Rob Brzezinski
  • Assistant general manager – Ryan Grigson
  • Assistant general manager – Demitrius Washington
  • Director of player personnel – Ryan Monnens
  • Assistant director of player personnel – Chisom Opara
  • Director of pro personnel – Sam DeLuca
  • Senior personnel executive – Jamaal Stephenson
  • Director of college scouting – Mike Sholiton
  • Senior college executive – Pat Roberts
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
  • Offensive coordinator – Wes Phillips
  • Quarterbacks – Josh McCown
  • Assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterbacks – Jordan Traylor
  • Running game coordinator/running backs – Curtis Modkins
  • Wide receivers – Keenan McCardell
  • Assistant wide receivers – Tony Sorrentino
  • Passing game coordinator/tight ends – Brian Angelichio
  • Offensive line – Chris Kuper
  • Assistant offensive line – Keith Carter
  • Game management coordinator/passing game specialist – Ryan Cordell
  • Senior offensive assistant – Chris O'Hara
  • Offensive assistant – Ben Ellefson
  • Quality control/offense – Derron Montgomery
  
Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
  • Director of player performance – Josh Hingst
  • Director of football development/Assistant performance coach – Derik Keyes
  • Assistant player performance – Marquis Johnson

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Current roster

Minnesota Vikings roster
Quarterbacks (QB)

Running backs (RB)

Wide receivers (WR)

Tight ends (TE)

Offensive linemen (OL)

Defensive linemen (DL)

Linebackers (LB)

Defensive backs (DB)

Special teams (ST)

Practice squad

Reserve

Preseason

Schedule

The Vikings' preseason opponents and schedule was announced on May 14, in conjunction with the release of the regular season schedule.

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 August 9 Houston Texans W 20–10 1–0 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap
2 August 16 New England Patriots L 12–20 1–1 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap
3 August 22 at Tennessee Titans L 13–23 1–2 Nissan Stadium Recap

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Houston Texans

Preseason Week 1: Houston Texans at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Texans 7 0 3010
Vikings 3 10 0720

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

Week 2: vs. New England Patriots

Preseason Week 2: New England Patriots at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Patriots 7 7 0620
Vikings 0 3 3612

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

Week 3: at Tennessee Titans

Preseason Week 3: Minnesota Vikings at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 3 0 7313
Titans 0 14 3623

at Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee

Game information

Regular season

Schedule

The Vikings will play eight games at home and nine on the road in 2025. In addition to home and away matchups against each of their NFC North divisional rivals, they are also scheduled to play against each of the teams in the NFC East and AFC North, as well as the teams that also finished in second place in each of the NFC South, NFC West and AFC West.[47]

The NFL announced the International Series matchups for 2025 prior to the rest of the schedule on May 13. The Vikings were named as the road team for two of these games: against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Croke Park in Dublin in week 4, and the Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London in week 5.[48] The next day, the NFL announced the Vikings would play in a Christmas Day game at home to the Detroit Lions; it will be the Vikings' fifth Christmas Day game and their third at home.[49] The remainder of the schedule was announced at 7:00 p.m. CDT on May 14, 2025.[50]

Week Date Time (CT) Opponent Result Record Venue Network Recap
1 September 8 7:15 p.m. at Chicago Bears W 27–24 1–0 Soldier Field ESPN/ABC Recap
2 September 14 7:20 p.m. Atlanta Falcons L 6–22 1–1 U.S. Bank Stadium NBC Recap
3 September 21 12:00 p.m. Cincinnati Bengals W 48–10 2–1 U.S. Bank Stadium CBS Recap
4 September 28 8:30 a.m. at Pittsburgh Steelers L 21–24 2–2 Croke Park (Dublin) KMSP Recap
5 October 5 8:30 a.m. at Cleveland Browns W 21–17 3–2 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London) NFLN Recap
6 Bye
7 October 19 12:00 p.m. Philadelphia Eagles L 22–28 3–3 U.S. Bank Stadium Fox Recap
8 October 23 7:15 p.m. at Los Angeles Chargers L 10–37 3–4 SoFi Stadium KMSP Recap
9 November 2 12:00 p.m. at Detroit Lions W 27–24 4–4 Ford Field Fox Recap
10 November 9 12:00 p.m. Baltimore Ravens L 19–27 4–5 U.S. Bank Stadium Fox Recap
11 November 16 12:00 p.m. Chicago Bears L 17–19 4–6 U.S. Bank Stadium Fox Recap
12 November 23 12:00 p.m. at Green Bay Packers L 6–23 4–7 Lambeau Field Fox Recap
13 November 30 3:05 p.m. at Seattle Seahawks L 0–26 4–8 Lumen Field Fox Recap
14 December 7 12:00 p.m. Washington Commanders W 31–0 5–8 U.S. Bank Stadium Fox Recap
15 December 14 7:20 p.m. at Dallas Cowboys W 34–26 6–8 AT&T Stadium NBC Recap
16 December 21 12:00 p.m. at New York Giants MetLife Stadium Fox
17 December 25 3:30 p.m. Detroit Lions U.S. Bank Stadium WCCO
18 January 4 TBD Green Bay Packers U.S. Bank Stadium TBD

Notes

  • Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
  • The date, time and network for Week 18 will be finalized at the end of Week 17.[51]

Game summaries

Week 1: at Chicago Bears

Week 1: Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 0 6 02127
Bears 7 3 7724

at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

Game information

The Vikings opened up the season on the road against the division rival Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. The Vikings got off to a rocky start in J. J. McCarthy's NFL debut, trailing the Bears 17–6 by the end of the third quarter, which included a pick-six by former Viking Nahshon Wright. However, the Vikings came back and outscored the Bears 21–7 in the fourth quarter to win 27–24. This marked the Vikings' sixth consecutive win against the Bears at Soldier Field, the longest winning streak there in team history.

J. J. McCarthy became the first quarterback in NFL history to score three fourth-quarter touchdowns in an NFL debut, the first Vikings quarterback to throw multiple touchdowns in an NFL debut since Fran Tarkenton did so in the team's inaugural season in 1961, and the first quarterback to overcome a fourth-quarter deficit of at least 10 points in an NFL debut since Steve Young did it with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1985.[52]

Week 2: vs. Atlanta Falcons

Week 2: Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Falcons 6 3 31022
Vikings 0 6 006

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

Week 3: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Week 3: Cincinnati Bengals at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bengals 0 3 0710
Vikings 14 20 14048

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

Quarterback Carson Wentz made his debut for the Vikings in place of injured starter J. J. McCarthy, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to start for six different teams in six consecutive seasons.[53] With the dominant win, the Vikings improved to 2–1. Cornerback Isiah Rodgers made NFL history by becoming the first player to return an interception for a touchdown, return a fumble for a touchdown, and force two fumbles in a single game, doing it all in the first half. Rodgers also became the first Viking to score multiple defensive touchdowns in franchise history.[54] Additionally, Vikings kicker Will Reichard kicked a 62-yard field goal, setting a franchise record for longest field goal made.[55]

Week 4: at Pittsburgh Steelers

NFL International Series

Week 4: Minnesota Vikings at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 3 3 01521
Steelers 7 7 7324

at Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland

Game information

The Vikings faced the Steelers in the NFL's first regular-season game in Ireland. With the loss, the Vikings fell to 2–2.

Week 5: at Cleveland Browns

NFL International Series

Week 5: Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 7 0 7721
Browns 7 3 7017

at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England

Game information

With the win, the Vikings entered their bye week at 3–2 and improved to 5–0 when playing in London.

Week 7: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Week 7: Philadelphia Eagles at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Eagles 7 7 7728
Vikings 3 3 10622

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

The Vikings' defense struggled, allowing Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts to complete 19-of-23 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns, achieving a perfect passer rating. On a 3rd-and-9 with 1:45 remaining, the defense gave up a 45-yard pass from Hurts to wide receiver A. J. Brown, effectively sealing the game. With the loss, the Vikings fell to 3–3.[56]

Week 8: at Los Angeles Chargers

Week 8: Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 0 3 7010
Chargers 7 14 31337

at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

Game information

Week 9: at Detroit Lions

Week 9: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 14 3 7327
Lions 7 7 3724

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

Game information

J. J. McCarthy made his return after suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons. The first-year starting quarterback completed 14-of-25 passes for 143 yards, threw two touchdown passes, ran for a rushing score, and sealed the win with a clutch 16-yard completion to Jalen Nailor on third-and-5 from the Vikings’ 28-yard line, securing an upset win against the Lions. The Vikings improved to 4–4, snapped a five-game losing streak against the Lions dating back to 2022, and won their first game in Detroit since Week 17 of the 2020 season.[57]

Week 10: vs. Baltimore Ravens

Week 10: Baltimore Ravens at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Ravens 3 6 10827
Vikings 7 3 3619

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

The Vikings played an undisciplined game against the Ravens, with J. J. McCarthy throwing two interceptions, Myles Price fumbling deep in their territory, and the team committing eight false-start penalties, all contributing to their loss.[58]

The Vikings recorded their first home loss to the Ravens in franchise history and their first home defeat against a Baltimore team since losing to the Colts in the 1966 season.[59][60]

Week 11: vs. Chicago Bears

Week 11: Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bears 0 10 6319
Vikings 3 0 01417

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: November 16
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 66,952
  • Referee: Brad Rogers (126)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Although the Vikings overcame a 16–3 fourth-quarter deficit and took a one-point lead with 50 seconds remaining, a 56-yard punt return by Bears Devin Duvernay set up Bears kicker Cairo Santos to convert a 48-yard game-winning field goal as time expired, preventing a comeback win by the Vikings.

Week 12: at Green Bay Packers

Week 12: Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 3 3 006
Packers 7 3 7623

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

  • Date: November 23
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 43 °F (6 °C)
  • Game attendance: 77,991
  • Referee: Carl Cheffers (51)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Joe Davis, Greg Olsen and Pam Oliver
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

The Vikings' offense was dominated in the second half by the Packers' defense, being held to a total of four net yards and committing three turnovers.

Week 13: at Seattle Seahawks

Week 13: Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 0 0 000
Seahawks 0 13 6726

at Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington

  • Date: November 30
  • Game time: 3:05 p.m. CST/1:05 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 45 °F (7 °C)
  • Game attendance: 68,790
  • Referee: Clete Blakeman (34)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Joe Davis, Greg Olsen and Pam Oliver
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

This was the team's first time facing their former quarterback from last year, Sam Darnold, since he signed with the Seahawks in free agency. Max Brosmer got his first NFL start at quarterback due to J. J. McCarthy being in concussion protocol.[61] However, Brosmer struggled mightily, throwing four interceptions against the Seattle defense (including one that was returned 85 yards for a pick-six) and a passer rating of 32.8, the worst by a Vikings starter in a game since Spergon Wynn in 2001. In the end, the Vikings would fail to score a single point, resulting in their first shutout loss since losing 34–0 to the Green Bay Packers in 2007.[62][63]

Week 14: vs. Washington Commanders

Week 14: Washington Commanders at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Commanders 0 0 000
Vikings 7 7 10731

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: December 7
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 66,810
  • Referee: Brad Allen (122)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Adam Amin, Drew Brees and Kristina Pink
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

The Vikings recorded their first shutout win since defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 3–0 during the 2023 season. They also became the first team since the 1992 Broncos to be shut out and then shut out an opponent in back-to-back weeks.[64]

Week 15: at Dallas Cowboys

Week 15: Minnesota Vikings at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 7 10 71034
Cowboys 7 10 6326

at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

  • Date: December 14
  • Game time: 7:20 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 92,991
  • Referee: Scott Novak (1)
  • TV announcers (NBC): Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Hours before the game kicked off, Minnesota was mathematically eliminated from playoff contention when the Bears defeated the Browns. Despite this, the Vikings defeated the Cowboys for the first time since 2019 (which coincidentally also took place on the road on Sunday Night Football), severely damaging the Cowboys' playoff hopes. The Vikings improved to 6–8 and won consecutive games for the first time this season.

Week 16: at New York Giants

Week 16: Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 0 0 000
Giants 0 0 000

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

  • Date: December 21
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
  • Referee: Alex Moore (49)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Megan Olivi
  • Preview

Standings

Division

NFC North
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
Chicago Bears 10 4 0 .714 1–3 6–3 365 338 W1
Green Bay Packers 9 4 1 .679 4–0 7–2–1 348 281 L1
Detroit Lions 8 6 0 .571 1–3 5–5 428 345 L1
Minnesota Vikings † 6 8 0 .429 2–2 4–5 289 307 W2

Conference

NFC
Seed Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
Division leaders
1 x – Seattle Seahawks West 12 3 0 .800 3–2 7–3 .474 .429 W5
2 Chicago Bears North 10 4 0 .714 1–3 6–3 .404 .349 W1
3 y – Philadelphia Eagles East 10 5 0 .667 3–2 8–3 .483 .437 W2
4[a] Tampa Bay Buccaneers South 7 7 0 .500 2–2 5–5 .528 .465 L2
Wild cards
5 x – Los Angeles Rams West 11 4 0 .733 3–2 6–4 .559 .516 L1
6 San Francisco 49ers West 10 4 0 .714 4–1 8–2 .447 .366 W4
7 Green Bay Packers North 9 4 1 .679 4–0 7–2–1 .462 .417 L1
In the hunt
8 Detroit Lions North 8 6 0 .571 1–3 5–5 .480 .385 L1
9[a] Carolina Panthers South 7 7 0 .500 2–2 5–4 .497 .465 L1
Eliminated from postseason contention
10 Dallas Cowboys East 6 7 1 .464 3–1 3–6–1 .465 .314 L2
11 Minnesota Vikings North 6 8 0 .429 2–2 4–5 .538 .418 W2
12 Atlanta Falcons South 5 9 0 .357 2–3 4–5 .515 .437 W1
13 New Orleans Saints South 4 10 0 .286 3–2 4–7 .545 .411 W2
14 Washington Commanders East 4 11 0 .267 2–2 2–8 .505 .286 L1
15 Arizona Cardinals West 3 11 0 .214 0–5 3–7 .593 .417 L6
16 New York Giants East 2 12 0 .143 1–4 1–9 .575 .690 L8
  1. ^ a b Tampa Bay wins tie break over Carolina based on common record.

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