The Minnesota Vikings and Washington Commanders meet at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday for a battle that both teams are desperately trying to win. With the playoff race heating up, the only way these two teams have a chance at making it is if they win out. The Vikings are 4-8, and if they win out, they will finish 9-8 with a chance at the playoffs. Any loss would end their chances.

The good news for the Vikings is that quarterback J.J. McCarthy has cleared concussion protocol and has a chance to start against the Commanders. McCarthy returned to practice fully on Wednesday and did the same on Thursday. He last played against the Green Bay Packers two weeks ago. Minnesota has lost four straight games after taking down the Detroit Lions.

This season, McCarthy has not played well. He re

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