⏹Against Washington in Week 15, running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. became the first Giant to record a rushing and receiving touchdown in the same game since Saquon Barkley on 9/17/23 at Arizona. The two scores in one game were also a career-high for Tracy.

The Vikings began Sunday’s game against the Giants without four starters because of injuries, then lost two more and a top running back before halftime.

The Vikings were headed to New Jersey but had to turn around when their plane experienced mechanical issues that required a return to the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport.

As for the final result, which feels somewhat less significant, the Vikings held on for their third consecutive win over an NFC East opponent and won 16-13 over the Giants at MetLife Stadium. They're now 7-8, with the Giants falling to 2-13 on the season.

The Vikings (7-8) shut down rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart and the Giants (2-13). New York finished with a meager 141 yards of offense, by far its lowest total of the season. Minnesota sacked Dart five times and intercepted him once, as the 22-year-old finished with just 33 yards on 7-of-13 passing.

New York Giants fans mocked the organization and cheered on the "tank' after a sloppy Week 16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

A pair of NFC teams that have been eliminated from the postseason square off Sunday when the Minnesota Vikings visit the New York Giants in NFL Week 16. Minnesota (6-8) has won consecutive games but fell from playoff contention despite a 34-26 victory against the Cowboys last week.

The New York Giants continued their losing ways, falling to the Minnesota Vikings 16-13. The Giants dropped to 2-13 this season, with both wins coming at home.