The Vikings coach criticized his quarterback's touchdown celebration and said he would have preferred McCarthy sprint into the end zone.

That didn’t stop quarterback J.J. McCarthy from putting together the best game of his career while leading the Vikings to a 34-26 win over the Dallas Cowboys. He completed 15 of 24 passes for 250 yards and a pair of touchdowns through the air while adding another touchdown on the ground.

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Brian Schottenheimer stated he wanted the team to come out fast, and that is exactly what they did. The defense got off the field right away after a batted pass dropped into Quinnen Williams’ arms. The offense took advantage and scored a touchdown on their first possession, although it took a little chicanery to extend the drive.

The Vikings are riding a two-game winning streak as the season comes to an end but injuries are still piling up.

The Dallas Cowboys already entered their Sunday night NFL matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on the outside looking in to claim the NFC East and a spot in the playoffs. This meant that the Week 15 clash with Minnesota was always going to have huge implications for the slim playoff hopes that the Cowboys had.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS — The Vikings are on a winning streak for the first time this season. The fact their back-to-back wins have come in their young quarterback’s two most professional outings of the season does not seem like a coincidence.