The Dallas Cowboys will host the Minnesota Vikings at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with kickoff set for 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday. This Sunday Night Football matchup carries playoff implications for Dallas as the club looks to climb back into contention.

The Dallas Cowboys returned to the practice field on Thursday afternoon with several key starters dealing with injuries ahead of a crucial game for the team's NFL playoff hopes in Week 15.

Jahmyr Gibbs recorded three rushing touchdowns guiding Detroit to a pivotal victory to remain in the NFC playoff race

Today, we look at three of the young players many fans expected to play a significant role with the Cowboys this year only to fall well below expectations. With only four games remaining on the regular-season schedule and the playoffs looking unlikely, the future expectations of these young players is clouded in mystery moving forward.

The Vikings are being undervalued ahead of their SNF showdown with the Cowboys. Free Vikings vs. Cowboys predictions for Week 15.