J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings were able to make enough plays, defeating the Cowboys and damaging Dallas' playoff hopes on Sunday Night Football.

J.J. McCarthy threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score, C.J. Ham had the go-ahead TD on his first carry of the season and the Minnesota Vikings severely damaged Dallas' playoff hopes with a 34-26 ...

With the stakes pared down and his body finally back to full health, quarterback J.J. McCarthy has turned in consecutive promising performances for the Vikings (6-8).