The Vikings scored only 42 points in their four-game losing streak, including a 26-0 blanking by the Seahawks last week when rookie quarterback Max Bosmer made his first NFL start. With J.J. McCarthy back, the Vikings scored 31 on Sunday in a shutout of the Commanders.

Minnesota improves to 5-8, while the Commanders fall to 3-10 and was eliminated from playoff contention. The Commanders’ first shutout loss since 2019 extended their losing streak to eight games, the team’s longest since 2023.

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels did not make it through his first game back from a dislocated left elbow. He reinjured his elbow following an interception with 8:16 left in the third quarter.

Vikings defensive back Isaiah Rodgers blocked the Daniels on a return by Andrew Van Ginkel, sending Da

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