Choosing to defer the ball off the opening coin toss has been popular practice, but the Vikings were hoping to strike quickly and play with the lead.

The Dallas Cowboys are dealing with more injury issues on offense before hosting the Minnesota Vikings in Week 15, with star tight end Jake Ferguson being held out of action.

The Minnesota Vikings want to build on their efficient Week 14 offensive performance when they face a weak Dallas Cowboys defense this Sunday night.

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Addison, a third-year wideout, will be eligible for an extension this offseason. Might Minnesota be wise to spend its cap space elsewhere?

Justin Jefferson has just four receptions for a paltry 15 yards over the last two games. That puts even a modest 1,000-yard season in jeopardy for the two-time All-Pro whose first six years in the NFL have been as productive and prolific as anyone to ever play the position.

The Minnesota Vikings' defense has been playing strong lately and faces a tough task Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.

Since Week 12, the Cowboys rank 20th in the NFL in Rush EPA (-0.109) and 29th in the NFL in Rush Success Rate (32.4%). Not surprisingly, during this three-game span, starting running back Javonte Williams has averaged just 3.9 Y/A, almost a full yard lower than his season-average of 4.8.