Takeaways from the Vikings’ win over the Cowboys

ARLINGTON, Texas — It would’ve been easy for the Minnesota Vikings to simply go through the motions on Sunday night at AT&T Stadium. They were eliminated from playoff contention before they stepped foot on the field for the nightcap against the Cowboys. Instead, the Vikings dug in and showed some pride on national television, bouncing back from some early adversity to earn a 34-26 win. It’s marked the first time the Vikings have won consecutive games this season. That’s something head coach Kevin O’Connell wanted his group of players to feel proud about as they got on the plane back to the Twin Cities. As frustrating as this season has been for the Vikings, the upset...