Zach Ertz had a tough outing against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium, recording just 1 reception for 11 yards on 4 targets in the first half.

The 31-0 win over the Commanders will only do so much for the curriculum vitae of the 5-8 Vikings, but it provided a dose of relief for the team and its weary fanbase.

The Washington Commanders are heading back home disappointed after a 31-0 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Just a week after the V

See who's in and who's out for the Week 14 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Commanders on December 7, 2025.

Since that 48-10 throttling of the Cincinnati Bengals more than two months ago, the Vikings have sunk to the bottom of the NFC North with virtually no chance of qualifying for the postseason -- NFL.com has Minnesota's chances at the playoffs at .2% with five games remaining on the schedule.

However, this season has been tumultuous, as the Vikings currently sit at 4-8 and are now facing elimination from the playoffs. There is a chance Minnesota could catch fire down the stretch and make things tough,

J.J. McCarthy threw a career-high three touchdown passes in his first turnover-free game, returning from his latest injury absence in prime form for the Minnesota Vikings in a 31-0 victory on Sunday that sent the Washington Commanders to their eighth straight loss.