Minnesota responded to New York's nine-minute drive with its own time-consuming drive. The Vikings ran 14 plays for 57 yards, taking 6:51 off the clock. They settled for a 30-yard field goal from Reichard, taking a 16-13 lead with 4:15 to play in the fourth quarter.

The New York Giants' game plan made a ton of sense: rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart was being asked to rely mostly on the running game to avoid facing the Minnesota Vikings' vaunted pressure defense. In one regard, the plan worked on a day when both teams scuffled to find much success against each other's defense.

A pair of NFC teams that have been eliminated from the postseason square off Sunday when the Minnesota Vikings visit the New York Giants in NFL Week 16. Minnesota (6-8) has won consecutive games but fell from playoff contention despite a 34-26 victory against the Cowboys last week.

The NFL season continues in Week 16 when the New York Giants host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, stream and NFL TV schedule.

The New York Giants lost to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16, suffering their ninth straight defeat. Here are the highlights (and lowlights).

The Vikings (7-8) shut down rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart and the Giants (2-13). New York finished with a meager 141 yards of offense, by far its lowest total of the season. Minnesota sacked Dart five times and intercepted him once, as the 22-year-old finished with just 33 yards on 7-of-13 passing.

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Dart hasn’t had to go through last week’s disappointment alone. He’s had conversations with interim head coach Mike Kafka. He has also sought perspective from veteran quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, both of whom have had their fair share of disappointing showings.

Jaxson Dart's diamond heart necklace from his sister that he wears to every New York Giants game as his "good luck" charm broke when playing against the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 21, 2025.

The Vikings announced that quarterback J.J. McCarthy is ruled out against the Giants with a right-hand injury.