ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — J.J. McCarthy has back-to-back wins for the first time as an NFL quarterback, and three more games to show the Minnesota Vikings that he can help get them back into the playoffs next season.

While Minnesota (6-8) was eliminated from playoff contention before kickoff of its 34-26 win at the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night, there is still time to try to build some more momentum with and for the injury-plagued young starting QB.

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