NFL · Week 16 · Preview
Commanders vs Vikings Preview: Kickoff Time, How to Watch and Players to Watch
The Washington Commanders (1-4-1) visit the Minnesota Vikings (6-0) at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN on Sunday, December 27, 2026. Kickoff is set for 12:00 AM ET.
How to follow it live
Follow Commanders vs Vikings live on PSD.XYZ: a moving field with every snap, the line of scrimmage and the first-down marker, the score rail, team leaders and live commentary.
Players to watch
Jayden Daniels (WSH, QB): 75/116, 759 YDS, 5 TD this season
Jacory Croskey-Merritt (WSH, RB): 67 CAR, 239 YDS, 2 TD this season
Terry McLaurin (WSH, WR): 15 REC, 230 YDS, 1 TD this season
Kyler Murray (MIN, QB): 83/125, 812 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT this season
Aaron Jones Sr. (MIN, RB): 105 CAR, 436 YDS, 2 TD this season
Justin Jefferson (MIN, WR): 23 REC, 302 YDS, 3 TD this season
Injury report
Minnesota Vikings
- Aaron Jones Sr. (RB) — Questionable
- Gavin Bartholomew (TE) — Questionable
- Donovan Jackson (G) — Injured Reserve
- Josh Oliver (TE) — Injured Reserve
- Nick Samac (C) — Injured Reserve
Washington Commanders
- Treylon Burks (WR) — Questionable
- Nick Allegretti (G) — Questionable
- John Bates (TE) — Questionable
- Laremy Tunsil (OT) — Injured Reserve
- Javon Kinlaw (DT) — Doubtful
Game details
- Matchup: Washington Commanders at Minnesota Vikings
- Date: Sunday, December 27, 2026
- Kickoff: 12:00 AM ET
- Stadium: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
- Week: 16