If you're just looking at certain team defensive metrics, the Vikings' game against the Cowboys this week doesn't look much different than their most recent contest against the Commanders in terms of the challenge it will present J.J. McCarthy.

ESPN's Dan Graziano points out that it may make sense for former Vikings quarterback Daniel Jones to come back. The veteran tore his Achilles this past weekend and is now slated to miss a good portion of next season. Despite that, Graziano points out that it makes sense for a possible reunion.

Minnesota Vikings Hall of Fame WR Cris Carter wasn't shy about how he feels regarding the team's current J.J. McCarthy situation.

The Cowboys did not activate CB Trevon Diggs from IR for Sunday's game against the Vikings despite his participation in practice this week.

The Minnesota Vikings continue to have a unique situation at the quarterback position in 2025. While J.J. McCarthy is coming off his best game of the season, he is still very much on unstable ground as the season progresses. Because of that, some folks are wondering whether the team might make a move this offseason to bring in some competition.

The Cowboys are clearly letting the world know that Trevon Diggs is not integral to their plans to make the playoffs.

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores presents a strength-on-strength matchup with his relentless blitz packages. Minnesota sends five or more pass rushers on a league-high 49.2% of opponent dropbacks, per TruMedia. The next-closest team, Atlanta, is at 40.4%.

This past offseason, Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores interviewed for head coaching vacancies with the Bears, Jets, and Jaguars. He didn't end up landing any of those jobs, but his success in Minnesota made him a prominent candidate around the league.