Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Broadcast: FOX: Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Megan Olivi (field reporter), NFL+ (streaming)
Local radio on KFAN (Vikings) and WFAN (Giants)
Capacity: ~82,500 (expected low turnout given Giants’ struggles; Vikings fans travel moderately, but cold weather may suppress attendance)
The Minnesota Vikings (6-8) visit the reeling New York Giants (2-12) in a lopsided NFC matchup on Saturday afternoon. Minnesota, clinging to faint wildcard hopes despite a disappointing season, looks to exploit one of the league’s worst teams for a much-needed win and momentum into 2026. The Giants, long eliminated and in full rebuild mode after another lost year, play for pride, draft position, and player evaluation under interim or ongoing coaching. This is the second meeting of 2025—Vikings won 31-14 in Week 5 at U.S. Bank Stadium, dominating with balanced offense and forcing three turnovers.
Team Records
Minnesota Vikings: 6-8 overall (3-3 NFC North, 3rd in division)
New York Giants: 2-12 overall (1-5 NFC East, last in division)
Vikings have shown flashes but inconsistency; Giants one of the NFL’s worst teams in 2025.
Recent Team Forms
Minnesota Vikings (4-6 in last 10; 2 straight wins): Kevin O’Connell’s squad has stabilized slightly, most recently beating Detroit 27-24 on December 15 behind efficient QB play (Sam Darnold or JJ McCarthy) and opportunistic defense. Offense ranks mid-pack in scoring; defense improved against run lately but vulnerable to pass. Road form mixed (3-4 away).
New York Giants (1-9 in last 10; 8 straight losses): Brian Daboll’s (or successor’s) group is in freefall, capped by a 34-10 blowout at Philadelphia on December 15 where the offense managed under 200 yards and the defense allowed 200+ rushing. QB play poor; line depleted; defense bottom-5 in points/yards allowed. Home form dreadful (1-6).
Weather Updates
East Rutherford, NJ (December 20, 2025 early afternoon kickoff): Mostly cloudy with possible flurries, temperatures 32-36°F at kickoff dropping to upper 20s with wind chill near 15-20°F. Winds NW 15-25 mph (gusts to 30+), 40-50% chance of light snow showers. Typical late-December Jersey weather—cold/wind impacts passing accuracy and deep kicks; favors ground games and short passes.
Injury Report (as of December 18 practice reports)
Minnesota Vikings:
Out: WR Jordan Addison (knee, IR), LB Blake Cashman (shoulder).
Questionable: OT Christian Darrisaw (ankle, limited; trending play), CB Byron Murphy Jr. (hamstring).
Probable: QB (full-go), RB Aaron Jones.
Impact: Offense misses Addison’s speed; line protection key if Darrisaw limited.
New York Giants:
Out: QB Daniel Jones (season-ending neck/holdout fallout), WR Malik Nabers (concussion protocol, IR), OT Andrew Thomas (knee, IR).
Questionable: DE Kayvon Thibodeaux (wrist, limited), LB Brian Burns (ankle).
Probable: RB Devin Singletary.
Impact: Offense gutted without Nabers/Jones; backup QB exposed; pass rush thinned.
Vikings healthier; Giants’ absences compound poor play.
Key Player Matchups
Vikings QB vs. Giants Secondary: Signal-caller (efficient lately) exploits depleted Giants DBs; wind shortens field but Justin Jefferson/T.J. Hockenson threats for chunk plays.
Vikings RB Aaron Jones vs. Giants Front Seven: Jones (versatile, 1,000+ scrimmage potential) grinds vs. tired/weak Giants run D; clock control in cold.
Giants Backup QB vs. Vikings Pass Rush: Inexperienced/rookie faces aggressive Vikings blitzes (Danielle Hunter impact); mistakes likely in wind.
Giants RB Devin Singletary vs. Vikings Linebackers: Singletary seeks volume; Vikings improved run stop but tested if Cashman out.
Special Teams Edge: Vikings’ reliable kicker in cold; Giants inconsistent with wind/snow potential.
Series History
All-time: Vikings lead 17-12 (including playoffs).
Recent: Vikings won 8 of last 10, including 31-14 in Week 5 (Jefferson 150+ yards, Vikings +3 turnovers).
This season: Vikings dominated first meeting; Giants seek rare home upset.
Trend: Vikings own series lately; lower-scoring in cold December games.
Betting Trends
Trends: Vikings 7-4 ATS last 11 as favorite; Giants 3-9 ATS last 12 overall. Series Unders dominant in cold (6 straight).
Historical: Road favorites like Vikings cover large spreads vs. poor home teams; weather reduces totals.
VIKINGS NOTES:
• QB J.J. McCARTHY passed for 250 yards & 2 TDs for 108.0 rating & added rush TD in Week 15. Has TD pass in 5 of his past 6 games & aims for 3rd in row with 2+ TD passes. • RB AARON JONES had 65 scrimmage yards in Week 15 & has 50+ scrimmage yards in 6 of his past 7. Ranks 5th in NFL with 7,488 rush yards since 2017. Had 94 rush yards & TD in last meeting. • WR JORDAN ADDISON co-led team with 66 rec. yards in Week 15. Aims for 3rd in row with 60+ rec. yards. • WR JUSTIN JEFFERSON ranks 1st in NFL with 8,264 rec. yards since 2020, 2nd-most rec. yards in 1st 6 career seasons all-time (HOFer Randy Moss; 8,375 rec. yards). Had TD catch in last meeting. • WR JALEN NAILOR had 1st career game with 2 TD receptions in Week 15. • TE T.J. HOCKENSON co-led team with 66 rec. yards in Week 15. Ranks 4th in NFL among TEs since 2019 with 4,438 rec. yards. Aims for 3rd in row on road with 55+ rec. yards. Had 109 rec. yards & 2 TDs in last game vs. NYG (12/24/22). • LB BLAKE CASHMAN led team with 11 tackles & had PD in Week 15. Has 10+ tackles in 7 of his past 8. • LB ANDREW VAN GINKEL had half sack in Week 15 & aims for 3rd in row on road with 0.5+ sack on road. Had sack in last meeting. • LB ERIC WILSON had 7 tackles in Week 15 & has sack in 2 of his past 3. • DL JALEN REDMOND had 5 tackles in Week 15 & has 5+ tackles in 3 of his past 4. • CB BYRON MURPHY had season-high 2 PD in Week 15. Has PD in 2 of his past 3 on road. Had 9 tackles, TFL & PD in last meeting. • S JOSH METELLUS had 7 tackles in Week 15 & has 5+ tackles in 4 of his past 5 games on road. Had PD in last meeting. • S HARRISON SMITH had 6 tackles & 2 PD in Week 15. Aims for 4th in row with PD. Had 7 tackles & INT in last meeting.
GIANTS NIOTES:
• QB JAXSON DART passed for 246 yards & 2 TDs & added 63 rush yards in Week 15. Ranks 1st among rookie QBs with 13 TD passes & 2nd with 1,802 pass yards. Ranks 4th among QBs with 400 rush yards this season. Aims for 5th in row with TD pass at home. • RB DEVIN SINGLETARY has 45+ scrimmage yards in 5 of his past 6 games. • RB TYRONE TRACY had 97 scrimmage yards (70 rushing, 27 rec.) & 2 TDs (1 rush, 1 rec.) in Week 15. Has 95+ scrimmage yards in 3 of his past 4 games. • WR DARIUS SLAYTON 53 rec. yards in Week 15 & aims for 3rd in row with 50+ rec. yards at home. Has 60+ rec. yards in 2 of his past 3 vs. Min. • WR WAN’DALE ROBINSON had 54 rec. yards & TD in Week 15. Has TD catch in 2 of his past 3. • TE THEO JOHNSON led team with season-high 72 rec. yards in Week 15 & has 70+ rec. yards in 2 of his past 3. • LB BRIAN BURNS had 1st FR this season in Week 15. Ranks 2nd in NFL with career-high 13 sacks this season & ranks 4th with 18 TFL. Has sack in 5 of his past 6 games at home. • LB ABDUL CARTER became 1st rookie with at least 7 tackles, 3 TFL, sack, 2 FF & FR in a single game since 2000 last week. Aims for 3rd in row with sack. Has FR in 2 of his past 3 at home. • LB DARIUS MUASAU led team with 9 tackles in Week 15. Had 6 tackles, TFL & INT in last meeting. • CB PAULSON ADEBO had 7 tackles in Week 15 & has 7+ tackles in 3 of his past 4. Had 9 tackles & 2 PD in last game vs. Min. (11/12/23, w/ NO). • CB DRU PHILLIPS had PD in Week 15 & aims for 3rd in row with PD. Had TFL & FF in last meeting. • S DANE BELTON had 8 tackles, TFL, sack & 2 FF in Week 15. Aims for 5th in row with 7+ tackles. Has PD in 2 of his past 3. Had PD in last meeting.
Game Odds
Minnesota Vikings – 2.5
New York Giants 43.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, December 20, 2025
