Washington Commanders @ Minnesota Vikings: Dec 29, 2026

Updated
Week 16
Washington CommandersCommanders
1-4 · Away
1:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Tuesday, December 29, 2026
Minnesota VikingsVikings
6-0 · Home

Commanders vs Vikings kicks off at 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis.

How to Watch Commanders vs Vikings: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Tuesday, December 29, 20261:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT
Watch on
TV not announced yet
Stream
NFL Sunday TicketOut of market; local channels in both markets
Stadium
U.S. Bank StadiumMinneapolis
Week
NFL Week 16All Week 16 games

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Commanders vs Vikings Preview

The Commanders (1-4-1) are No. 16 in the NFC, outside the top seven. The Vikings (6-0) are leading the NFC North, the No. 1 seed in the NFC and have won six straight.

The Commanders score 22.0 points a game and allow 28.7; the Vikings score 20.8 and allow 12.3. The Commanders are 0-3 away from home, and the Vikings are 3-0 at home. It is a conference game, so it counts in the NFC record used for Wild Card tiebreakers. Their last meeting, on Dec 7, 2025, ended Commanders @ Vikings 0-31.

Commanders vs Vikings: Tale of the Tape

CommandersNFC conference gameVikings
1-4-1
Record
6-0
NFC #16
Playoff seed
NFC #1
22.0
Points per game
20.8
28.7
Points allowed
12.3
-6.7
Point differential
+8.5
0-3
Road / home record
3-0
0-2
Division record
2-0
L1
Streak
W6
9 days
Rest
9 days

Going into the game, from every 2026 regular-season final. Seeds follow the NFL format (division leaders 1-4, Wild Cards 5-7); equal records are split with the NFL tiebreakers.

Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Donovan JacksonVikingsGInjured ReserveOct 6, 2026
Jamal AdamsVikingsLBInjured ReserveAug 17, 2026
Jordan MasonVikingsRBQuestionableThumbOct 23, 2026
Josh OliverVikingsTEInjured ReserveSep 29, 2026
Nick SamacVikingsCInjured ReserveSep 27, 2026
Tyler BattyVikingsOLBInjured ReserveAug 30, 2026
Jacory Croskey-MerrittCommandersRBInjured ReserveOct 19, 2026
Javontae Jean-BaptisteCommandersOLBInjured ReserveOct 19, 2026
Jaylin LaneCommandersWRInjured ReserveOct 6, 2026
Jer'Zhan NewtonCommandersDTInjured ReserveSep 1, 2026
Laremy TunsilCommandersTInjured ReserveSep 1, 2026
Leo ChenalCommandersLBInjured ReserveSep 29, 2026

Status as of 11:01 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to kickoff; check team announcements before the game.

Playoff Picture

NFC

SeedTeamW-LStatus
1Vikings6-0NFC North leader
249ers6-1NFC West leader
3Giants4-2-1NFC East leader
14Cardinals2-5Out
15Eagles2-5Out
16Commanders1-4-1Out

The seeds around both teams if the season ended today.

Commanders vs Vikings Head-to-Head

2026 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025 season seriesVikings 1-0

Commanders last 5

Vikings last 5

Previous meetings

Commanders vs Vikings Key Players

Commanders logoCommanders

Vikings logoVikings

Season leaders, regular season.

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This Commanders vs Vikings page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final whistle. Next: Commanders visit the Jaguars Jan 2; Vikings visit the Jets Jan 3.

Commanders vs Vikings FAQs

What time does Commanders vs Vikings start?

The Washington Commanders play the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT).

What are the Commanders and Vikings records?

Going into this game the Commanders were 1-4 and the Vikings were 6-0 this season.

Where do the Commanders and Vikings stand in the playoff race?

The Commanders (1-4-1) are No. 16 in the NFC, outside the top seven. The Vikings (6-0) are leading the NFC North, the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Seven teams per conference make the playoffs: four division winners and three Wild Cards.

Is Commanders vs Vikings a division game?

No, but it is a conference game: both teams are in the NFC, so it counts in the conference record used in Wild Card tiebreakers.

Who is injured for Commanders vs Vikings?

As of 11:01 AM ET, Oct 27: Donovan Jackson (Vikings, injured reserve); Jamal Adams (Vikings, injured reserve); Jordan Mason (Vikings, questionable, thumb); Josh Oliver (Vikings, injured reserve); Nick Samac (Vikings, injured reserve); Tyler Batty (Vikings, injured reserve).

How did Commanders vs Vikings go last season?

The Vikings won the regular-season series 1-0 in 2025.

Who won the last Commanders vs Vikings game?

The Vikings beat the Commanders 31-0 on Dec 7, 2025 at home.

Where is Commanders vs Vikings being played?

At U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, the home stadium of the Minnesota Vikings.