The 2025 Minnesota Vikings season proved to be a major disappointment, as the team failed to improve on their 14–3 record from 2024, stumbling to a disastrous 4–8 start—their worst since 2013—and being eliminated from playoff contention by Week 15. Despite the poor campaign, the Vikings managed to rally and win their final five games to secure a winning record, though their offensive struggles were highlighted by rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy's underwhelming performance of just 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. For the first time since 2014, not a single Viking made the Pro Bowl, and the front office underwent a significant shake-up when general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was fired on January 30. The season was also notable for a uniquely challenging schedule, including international matchups against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin and the Cleveland Browns in London, as well as a Christmas Day showdown at home versus the Detroit Lions.