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The J.J. McCarthy Experience has been wild, with every stud or dud performance creating massive swings in the narrative.

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys' defense served as a slump buster of sorts for Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy in a 34-26 upset victory that all but eliminated Dallas from postseason contention. Skol chants ringing throughout AT&T Stadium served to mark the death of the Cowboys' 2025 playoff hopes.

Jefferson has struggled along with young quarterback J.J. McCarthy, but Minnesota's all-world wideout can end the season on a high note.

Josh Metellus joins Jonathan Greenard in hitting the shelf for the final three games of 2025. On Monday, Kevin O'Connell revealed that Vikings outside linebacker and top pass rusher Jonathan Greenard will undergo surgery on his injured shoulder, ending his season.

Head coach Kevin O’Connell said at a Wednesday press conference that Metellus will be placed on injured reserve and have surgery on his shoulder. O’Connell made the same announcement about edge rusher Jonathan Greenard earlier this week, so the Vikings defense will be down two starters the rest of the way.

The Vikings will be without safety and captain Josh Metellus for the rest of the 2025 season. Minnesota placed former Michigan standout on injured reserve Wednesday with a shoulder injury that will require surgery,

The hope remains that Christian Darrisaw will play again this season and put his knee injury behind him in the future.