Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy threw for 250 yards and 2 touchdowns with 1 interception in win against the Dallas Cowboys.

Cris Collinsworth is facing blowback on social media for his "insensitive" comment on Sunday night. The Cowboys fell to the Vikings on NBC's "Sunday Night Football" this week. Dallas dropped to 6-7-1 on the season with the loss.

The Cowboys’ inactives are wide receiver Jalen Tolbert, running back Jaydon Blue, starting left tackle Tyler Guyton (ankle), defensive tackle Jay Toia and defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey. Nate Thomas will start in Guyton’s place again.

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