ARLINGTON, Texas (Interstat) — The Minnesota Vikings built an early lead and held off the Dallas Cowboys for a 34-26 victory on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy led the Vikings, completing 15 of 24 passes for 250 yards and two touchdowns, including a 20-yard score to Jalen Nailor in the first quarter. The Vikings led 17-14 at halftime and extended their advantage with a second touchdown pass to Nailor in the fourth quarter.

Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 294 yards and rushed for a score, while Javonte Williams added a rushing touchdown. Kicker Brandon Aubrey made four field goals but missed two, including a 59-yard attempt in the fourth quarter with Dallas trailing by 11. The Cowboys, aided by 111 receiving yards from CeeDee Lamb, could not close the gap.

The win improves Minnesota to 6-8, while Dallas falls to 6-7-1. Attendance was 92,991.