Pioneer Press staffers who cover the Vikings take a stab at predicting Sunday’s game against visiting Washington:

Dane Mizutani

Commanders 23, Vikings 13: Not sure we can pick the Vikings to win any game the rest of the way with how bad it’s gotten. At least they’ll score a touchdown this weekend.

Jace Frederick

Commanders 24, Vikings 21: Neither team should really want to win at this point, but Minnesota desperately needs a shred of offensive competence. Should find it against Washington’s defense.

John Shipley

Vikings 19, Commanders 17: This appears to be a reprieve for Minnesota, a home game against a team worse than they are. It’s hard to imagine either J.J. McCarthy or Max Brosmer playing well enough to capitalize, but if Jayden Daniels (elbow) remains sidelined, the Vikings’ defense should win this game.

Charley Walters

Vikings 21, Commanders 20: The Vikings are 4-8, Commanders 3-9. Sunday’s game has about the same appeal as an August preseason game.

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