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The Vikings ran the ball on 55.7% of their offensive plays, their highest rate under Kevin O’Connell, as they seemed to adopt a style more to compatible with how QB J.J. McCarthy is playing.
AuthoredBen Goessling
AuthoredBen GoesslingDecember 9, 2025
O'Connell: There was no ill intent behind Ward’s hit on Ertz
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell defended the hit by safety Jay Ward and said he contacted injured Commanders tight end Zach Ertz after Sunday’s victory at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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RandBall: Hoping the Vikings would tank for a draft pick? I have some bad news.
Go ahead and ask a professional athlete to be OK with losing.
AuthoredMichael Rand
AuthoredMichael RandDecember 8, 2025
Five extra points: Justin Jefferson OK with another slow day ‘as long as we get the win’
Jefferson was less OK with coming out of Sunday’s game against Washington, where the Vikings got key contributions from C.J. Ham and Harrison Smith.
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Scoggins: Vikings defense feeds off a vintage performance by Harrison Smith
“We had a good time out there,” Smith said of the 31-0 win over Washington. That statement hasn’t been a frequent theme this season.
AuthoredChip Scoggins
AuthoredChip ScogginsDecember 8, 2025
Analysis: With McCarthy playing free, Vikings claim cathartic win over Commanders
The Vikings stopped a four-game losing streak and QB J.J. McCarthy finally gave the home crowd something to cheer about in a 31-0 victory.AuthoredBen Goessling
AuthoredBen GoesslingDecember 8, 2025
Keisean Nixon has game-sealing INT and Packers overtake Bears for NFC North lead with 28-21 win
Keisean Nixon couldn't have picked a better time to get his first interception of the season.
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Trio of Vikings veterans helps turnover-starved defense get three vs. Commanders
Outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, safety Harrison Smith and defensive lineman Javon Hargrave each had a second-half takeaway in the Vikings’ shutout of Washington.
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Vikings tight ends help J.J. McCarthy find a ‘groove’ against the Commanders
The big targets played a critical role in McCarthy rebounding during Sunday’s 31-0 win over Washington.
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Souhan: J.J. McCarthy’s best is good enough for now for the Vikings
The Vikings get the breakthrough from their quarterback they’ve been waiting for all season, as J.J. McCarthy looked poised, threw accurately and read the defense quickly. 
AuthoredJim Souhan
AuthoredJim SouhanDecember 8, 2025
Takeaways: After being shut out in Seattle, Vikings unload on the Commanders
J.J. McCarthy threw three touchdown passes and the Vikings defense had three takeaways in a 31-0 win over Washington.
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Recap: How the Vikings ended a four-game skid with a 31-0 win over Washington
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy threw three touchdown passes, all to tight ends, in his best game of the season.
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