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.

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.