Marcu Mariota & The Washington Commanders lost a close home game against the AFC's #2 seed to end last Sunday's slate of games in O.T. J.J. McCarthy should return but didn't play in week XIII due to being in the "concussion protocol". This is the 29th meeting of all time in the series, a series in which The Minnesota Vikings lead series, 15-13, overall, postseason included. The SKOL's lead 13-10 in the regular season, The Commanders lead 3-2 in the postseason.

The final BYE week of the season happens this Sunday, week XIV, this game is on FOXN.