Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings on Thursday Night Football
The Dallas Cowboys are 1-1 on Thursday night against the Minnesota Vikings since 1978: 2 games, 1 won, 1 lost.
Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings Thursday night record since 1978
1-1 from the Cowboys’ side, 1-1 from the Vikings' side. Most recent: Dec 1, 2016, Cowboys 17, Vikings 15 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Cowboys–Vikings Thursday night game
Newest first. The running record is the Cowboys’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Cowboysresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2016 | Cowboys at Vikings | Cowboys 17, Vikings 15 | U.S. Bank Stadium | W · 1-1 |
| Oct 26, 1978 | Vikings at Cowboys | Vikings 21, Cowboys 10 | — | L · 0-1 |
Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings Thursday night FAQ
- When did the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings last meet on Thursday night?
- Dec 1, 2016: Dallas Cowboys 17, Minnesota Vikings 15 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
- What is the Dallas Cowboys' all-time Thursday night record against the Minnesota Vikings?
- 1-1 in 2 games since 1978, from the Dallas Cowboys' side.
- When did the Dallas Cowboys last beat the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night?
- Dec 1, 2016: Dallas Cowboys 17, Minnesota Vikings 15 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
- When did the Minnesota Vikings last beat the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night?
- Oct 26, 1978: Minnesota Vikings 21, Dallas Cowboys 10.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025