The Minnesota Vikings will head into the 2026 offseason with a five-game winning streak under their belt. They battled back from 4-8 on the season to finish 9-8 and prove that, regardless of the quarterback play, this defense in its current form can help them overcome a lot.

The Minnesota Vikings rolled over resting Green Bay Packers in Week 18 to finish the 2025 NFL season with a winning record.

J.J. McCarthy had a productive first half before he was injured again, fullback C.J. Ham rushed for a short touchdown, and the Minnesota Vikings finished a frustrating season by beating the resting Green Bay Packers 16-3.

CJ Ham, playing in what might be his final game for the Minnesota Vikings, scores a touchdown from the one yard line.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy's rocky first season appears to have ended early. The 22-year-old McCarthy is questionable to return against the Green Bay Packers in Week 18 after taking himself out of the contest with a right hand injury.

The 2025 NFL regular season is over, meaning the Minnesota Vikings' opponents for the 2026 season are confirmed.

J.J. McCarthy left with another injury, but the Vikings’ defense and a short C.J. Ham touchdown carried Minnesota to a 16-3 win over resting Green Bay to end the season.

The Vikings did not have the year they hoped for but they showed they have talent at a lot of positions, especially on special teams.