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The Minnesota Vikings continue to get it done by any means necessary. While a 15-10 win leaves a lot to be desired offensively, WINS are the hardest stat to come by in this league - & the Vikings are winning football games. The resurgence of Hockenson & the imminent return of Justin Jefferson give us confidence that Murray & Minnesota will find a groove.  Connect With Us! Support the show

The Minnesota Vikings are 3-0 on the shoulders of their defense & special teams after a gritty win in Tampa. On Monday morning, Minnesota finalized a deal sending QB JJ McCarthy to the Giants for a 5th round pick. Nick & Matt give you their instant reactions, where things went wrong, & what we hope for JJ in the future. We're also willing to name McCarthy potentially the most polarizing player in franchise history! Connect With Us! Support the show

Minnesota won an OLD SCHOOL ground & pound game at Soldier Field last Sunday. Aaron Jones & Carson Wentz took care of the football on offense, & Brian Flores STIFLED Ben Johnson's supposedly prolific offense. This week, O'Connell & company will head down to the sunshine state for a clash with Tampa Bay. Although 0-2, they can not be overlooked - very talented football team.  Connect With Us! Support the show

The Minnesota Vikings were faced with immediate adversity in 2026 after starting QB Kyler Murray took a nasty hit that knocked him out of the game in the 1st Quarter. Veteran QB Carson Wentz steadied the ship - throwing for 133 yards & 3 TD's while riding the momentum of a RED HOT Vikings defense in the 4th quarter. In Week 2, Minnesota will have it's hands full with Chicago's offense, who put up 59 points in Week 1.  Connect With Us! Support the show

The NFL Regular Season is OFFICIALLY BACK! What a way to kick things off for the Minnesota Vikings - hosting the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium in the 3:25PM window. Nick & Matt break down the challenges that Matt LaFleur's squad presents, as well as what to expect from new QB Kyler Murray. We also predict season-long awards for the Vikings such as OROY, DROY, MVP, MOST IMPROVED, & More!  Connect With Us! Support the show

Minnesota is (close) to finalizing their opening day roster for September 13th. We take a look at each position group & analyze the depth that the Vikings wield headed into this season. JJ McCarthy is back in the spotlight after a seemingly minor ankle injury has now been reported to be a potential "multi week" issue... The saga continues! Connect With Us! Support the show

Regular season football is right around the corner! Nick & Matt break down every dropback from JJ McCarthy against Baltimore, predict the final 53 man roster, & give another Vikings "stock report".  Connect With Us! Support the show

The Minnesota Vikings prevailed in New York last Saturday, winning their first preseason matchup 13-10. The first taste of live action against another team is always great for player evaluation. Nick & Matt break down who's stock is up, who's is down, & what to expect against Baltimore this week.  Connect With Us! Support the show

Minnesota is back on the turf at TCO Performance Center with a lot to prove after a 9-8 season. All eyes seem to be on Murray & McCarthy so far, with neither QB pulling away yet. There's a TON to be excited about on the defensive side of the ball this year - Rookies like Caleb Banks, Jake Golday, & Charles Demmings will all have an opportunity to earn big time roles in B-Flo's defense this fall. It's the best time of the year! SKOL Connect With Us! Support the show

Nick & Matt break down their 1st 53-man roster prediction with Training Camp on the horizon. Minnesota has a ton of healthy competition across the roster. Key position groups we're keeping our eyes on include WR, DL, EDGE, & CB.  Connect With Us! Support the show

Nick & Matt sit down with James Madison alumnus & current Minnesota Viking Jacob Thomas. We talked about his opportunity to perform in the CFB Playoff, his greatest strengths, & why he chose Minnesota as a UDFA.  Connect With Us! Support the show

The Minnesota Vikings have officially introduced Nolan Teasley as the new GM. The Wilf's will move forward with Teasley, O'Connell, & Brzezinski calling the shots for the foreseeable future. Outside of the front office, we break down what's happening on the field at OTA's - as there are a lot of new faces to be excited about. Also, were JJ McCarthy's comments warranted? Tune in & find out! SKOL. Connect With Us! Support the show

We had the opportunity to touch base with former FIU & current Minnesota Viking Kejon Owens. Kejon carried himself with class & a great perspective. Excited to see what the Miami Central HS product can do in camp! Connect With Us! Support the show

Nick & Matt take a look into their crystal ball for a 2026 schedule prediction. While there may be some bias, there's also some cold, hard facts to back it up! Connect With Us! Support the show

Nick & Matt break down all 9 selections for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL Draft. While many were surprised about how trench-heavy this draft was, fans are really going to enjoy guys like Caleb Banks, Jake Golday, & Domonique Orange on the Vikings defense. Minnesota added size, strength, & most importantly DEPTH to their 2026 roster. Connect With Us! Support the show