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Welcome to episode 304 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Tatum Everett welcomes back Paul 'Meatsauce' Lambert to the show to break the latest Vikings news of the week. Tatum and Paul discuss the end of the 2024 season, Kevin O'Connell's new contract extension, the 2025 prospects for J.J. McCarthy, potential roster changes this offseason, the championship weekend matchups in the NFC and AFC, and the pending kickoff of the 2025 NFL season. All of this and more is in episode 304 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich catch up with one of the '50 Greatest Vikings' Ahmad Rashad. Ahmad looks back on the blessing of being traded to Minnesota, starting his media career alongside Mark Rosen, the special talent of Jerry Burns, and his close relationships with both Bud Grant and Fran Tarkenton. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Thanks again for listening all season long!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings dropped their wild card weekend matchup against the Los Angeles Rams 27-9 down in Glendale, AZ. The Rams jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the 1st quarter and the Vikings were chasing the scoreboard all night. Sam Darnold was under duress throughout the game, taking 9 sacks in the contest. He ended with 245 passing yards, 1 passing touchdown, and threw an interception. The Vikings finished with 106 rushing yards, led by Aaron Jones with 48 yards of his own. T.J. Hockenson led the receiving group with 5 receptions for 64 yards and a receiving touchdown late in the 3rd quarter. Kicker Will Reichard converted his lone field goal attempt in the second quarter from 34 yards out. Defensively, Blake Cashman and Andrew Van Ginkel notched the two Vikings sacks on the night. Cashman also led the team with 11 total tackles. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the season finale, including: the need for the coaches to breakdown what happened in the final losses, the roster questions surrounding the team in the offseason, and even though it was a hard way to finish the season the Vikings exceeded expectations. Plus, Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold spoke in the postgame press conferences about the victory. All of this and more is in tonight's edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. Thanks for listening all season long!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich catch up with former Viking Robert Griffith. Robert documents his early days in California, his personal growth at San Diego St., his journey as an undrafted rookie to the NFL, the importance of practicing against Cris Carter, and his special longtime friendship with former head coach Dennis Green. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 303 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Tatum Everett welcomes former Viking running back Robert Smith to the show to breakdown the regular season finale and preview the upcoming Vikings wild card weekend against the Los Angeles Rams. Robert talks about learning from the mistakes of the week 18 loss, the importance of Aaron Jones in the Vikings offense, how the 'win or go home' aspect of the NFL playoffs makes it so intense, and how getting Matt Stafford off his game will be a key emphasis on Monday night. All of this and more is in episode 303 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. It's Wild Card weekend and the Vikings are facing the Rams on the road Monday night. Cy's back with fan favorite Zach Martina to review the week 18 game against the Lions and preview the upcoming NFL playoffs. Cy and Zach talk about Zach's Lions waiting for the dust to settle, the Vikings need to refocus against the Rams, the preferred opponent paths to get to the Super Bowl, and all the fun matchups happening this weekend across the league. All of this and more is on episode 53 of the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings dropped their regular season finale 31-9 at Ford Field in Detroit. It was tough sledding all night, with the Vikings Offense only generating 262 yards on 62 plays. Cam Akers led the running game with 65 yards on the ground and Justin Jefferson had 54 yards on 3 receptions. Will Reichard connected on 3-of-4 field goal attempts on the night. Defensively, the guys made some big plays, forcing 2 turnovers, including: Harrison Smith's second quarter interception and Ivan Pace's early pick in the third quarter. Jonathan Greenard and Jonathan Bullard both had a sack in the game and Ivan Pace Jr. led the team with 10 total tackles. The Vikings will return home and flip their sights to their Wild Card Weekend matchup at Sofi Stadium versus the Rams on Monday Night Football on January 13th. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the week 18 contest, including: the Lions defensive pressure was a problem for the offense, the team needs to have a short memory this week, offensively they need to finish redzone drives, and our 14-3 season was very good but we need to fix the deficiencies we showed very quickly. Plus, Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold spoke in the postgame press conferences about the victory. All of this and more is in tonight's edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich look back at a couple of our favorite interviews from the 2024 season. First up, we kick it off with former cornerback Xavier Rhodes who gives an update on his retirement life from Miami, Florida. In the second half of the show, special teams guru, Gary Zauner, talks about his early days learning from Vikings players and evaluating professional talent. For full interviews with all of our guests this season, check out the podcast tab on the Vikings app for all of our shows. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 302 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Tatum Everett welcomes Detroit native Ron Johnson to the show to breakdown the storylines of the huge week 18 game at Ford Field. Ron reviews the implications for winning the #1 seed in Sunday night's game, the possible fallout for all teams in the NFC playoffs, reviews his preseason predictions, discusses why he feels Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold deserve postseason awards, and gives us a glimpse into how the city of Detroit is ramping up their festivities prior to the season finale on Sunday night. All of this and more is in episode 302 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings continued their winning ways by beating the Green Bay Packers 27-25 in their regular season home finale at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Packers scored first on a 49-yard field goal by McManus, but the Vikings took over from there. The Vikings outscored the Packers 27-7 in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, but the Packers made it interesting with two 4th quarter touchdowns to cut the lead to 2. The Vikings closed out the game with a 7 play, 24-yard drive to run out the clock. Sam Darnold finished 33-of-43 passing for 377 yards, 3 touchdowns, and a pick. Justin Jefferson notched 100 receptions on the season with an 8 reception game for 92 yards. Jalen Nailor also had a great night with 5 receptions for 81 yards and the opening touchdown of the game. Cam Akers and Jordan Addison caught the other touchdown passes from Darnold on Sunday. Aaron Jones led the Vikings on the ground with 12 carries for 47 yards. Kicker Will Reichard went 2 of 4 on field goals and 3 of 3 on PAT's. Defensively, the Vikings got 3 combined sacks from Andrew Van Ginkel, Blake Cashman, and Dallas Turner. Cam Bynum had an early fumble recovery from Josh Jacobs on the opening drive and the Vikings defense made multiple key fourth down stops throughout the game. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the week 17 win, including: the Packers made the game interesting late, Sam Darnold was cold blooded once again, the defense brought the pressure, and the implications of playing for a #1 seed in Detroit next week. Plus, Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold spoke in the postgame press conferences about the victory. All of this and more is in tonight's edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich catch up with former Viking and prominent businessman, Tim Baylor. Tim looks back on his early NFL days with the Colts and Vikings, the decisions early on in his playing days that led to his current business acumen, the transition from pro sports to the corporate world, and why the current Vikings leadership has what it takes to get this team to a Super Bowl. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Much like all of you, we've been spending some extra time with our loved ones this holiday season, but we wanted to make sure to post some of our favorite moments from 2024 on The Vikings Tailgate this week. Host Cy Amundson starts off talking with comedy legend Jeff Foxworthy about his 'skoldier' son-in-law who has taught Jeff's grandson the 'Skol Vikings' fight song and even went on a hunger strike after a tough loss. For the second half, Cy catches up with touring comic Adam Ray to talk about his love for the Seahawks and Adam's friendship with quarterback Sam Darnold. All of this and more is on episode 51 of the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. We'll be back with another great show in Week 18 to preview the regular season finale in Detroit. See you then! Also, Adam Ray is all over the country right now for his 'Dr. Phil Live!' tour and will be coming to the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis on March 2nd. Be sure to grab your tickets for his shows right here: https://mnvkn.gs/4fy9E6KSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 301 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Tatum Everett sits down with Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips on the show. Harrison talks about trying to fulfill goals set in the offseason, the importance of staying focused as individual leaders, the lessons learned week 16 at Seattle, and the big matchup this weekend versus the Green Bay Packers. Plus, Tatum and Pete Bercich look back at key moments from the victory at Seattle, lessons learned throughout 2024, and how the results versus Green Bay will help shape the team's playoff destiny. All of this and more is in episode 301 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings won their 8th game in a row by defeating the Seattle Seahawks 27-24 at a rainy Lumen Field. The win was the Vikings first victory in Seattle since week 7 of the 2006 season. Justin Jefferson had a season high 144 receiving yards on 10 receptions and 2 touchdowns. Jordan Addison had the other receiving touchdown on 5 receptions and 35 yards. Aaron Jones was a key part of the offense with 18 rushes, 67 yards on the ground, and another 26 yards through the air. Sam Darnold had another great game, finishing with 246 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and a 112.3 QBR. Darnold tied Peyton Manning and Steve McNair by winning his 13th game as a quarterback in the first season with a new team. Kicker Will Reichard was perfect again today with 3 extra points and 2 field goals, including a 52 yarder in the 2nd quarter. As for the defense, the guys stepped up the pressure in the 2nd half and only gave up 10 points on 6 drives for the Seahawks. Andrew Van Ginkel had 2 sacks on Geno Smith, Dallas Turner had an interception in the 2nd quarter, and Theo Jackson sealed the victory with an interception in the final minute of the game. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the win in the 'emerald city,' including: the level of resiliency the Vikings continue to produce on a weekly basis, the growth in the Jefferson-Darnold connection, Kevin O'Connell's historic coaching start, the ability to stay poised in tight games, and the team's young players stepping up in big moments. Plus, Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold spoke in the postgame press conferences about the victory. All of this and more is in tonight's edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings are heading to the 'Emerald City' and big-time comedian Adam Ray joins Cy Amundson to talk through his love for Seattle sports. Adam talks about roasting the Steelers and Seahawks players, his friendship with Sam Darnold, the culture shift of the Pete Carroll era, the emotions surrounding the Seahawks in the Super Bowl, and the special memories made by taking his nephew to his first Seahawks game. All of this and more is on episode 50 of the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Adam Ray is all over the country right now for his 'Dr. Phil Live!' tour and will be coming to the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis on March 2nd. Be sure to grab your tickets for his shows right here: https://mnvkn.gs/4fy9E6KSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich caught up with former Vikings defensive back Corey Chavous. Corey breaks down how watching his uncle playing for the Broncos fueled his love of the game, how a comment at a dinner led to his official Vikings contract, why playing against the 1998 Vikings was a great challenge, and how his love for sports has setup his post NFL career. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 300 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Tatum Everett welcomes Vikings kicker Will Reichard to discuss his rookie NFL experience. Will looks back on the influence his father played in his journey to the NFL, the experience he gained playing at a program like Alabama, how his rehab process helped him refocus, and dives into some of his favorite holiday rituals he shares with family and friends. Plus, Tatum and Paul 'Meatsauce' Lambert breakdown the critical upcoming battle this Sunday in Seattle. All of this and more is in episode 300 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings took care of business on Monday night in their Winter Whiteout game with a 30-12 victory over the Chicago Bears. The Vikings running game proved to be the spark the Vikings offense needed, finished with 114 yards on the ground and 2 touchdowns. Aaron Jones led the way with 86 yards and a 1-yard plunge, while Cam Akers provided another 24 yards and a 1-yard score. Jones touchdown was his 50th of his career. Sam Darnold had a solid night finishing 24-of-40 for 231 yards through the air and a 7-yard touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson in the 1st quarter. Jefferson led all Vikings receivers with 7 receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, the Vikings had yet another takeaway as Blake Cashman scooped up a sack fumble of Caleb Williams caused by Jonathan Greenard in the first quarter. Dallas Turner also notched the Vikings other sack midway through the 4th quarter. Will Reichard finished the day perfect with 3 field goals and 3 extra points in the game. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown win number 12 on the season, including: another win against a divisional opponent, the need to tighten up mistakes when facing Seattle next week, the evolution of the game plan during the contest, Aaron Jones good night, and the upcoming challenge of playing at Lumen Field. Plus, Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold spoke in the postgame press conferences about the victory. All of this and more is in tonight's edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich reconnect with former Vikings head coach Mike Tice. Mike was in town for his charity event and gave us a few minutes to talk about why the Twin Cities are still important to him, the budding media career for his son Nate Tice, the importance of being a student of the game, the art of developing offensive line talent, and the hard truths of being an NFL coach. Plus, Pete and Mark look back at the week 14 victory over Atlanta and look ahead to the Bears matchup on Monday Night Football. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. The 'Monsters of the Midway' are heading to U.S. Bank Stadium for a Winter Whiteout game and Minnesota comedian Bryan Miller is all about it. Bryan and Cy Amundson break down why this season has both of them feeling uncomfortably optimistic, why the Bears seem to be emotionally spent at this point, state the case for Kwesi and Kevin O'Connell to be contenders for NFL awards, and look ahead at the prospect of week 18 being for all the marbles. All of this and more is on episode 49 of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Also, be sure to check out Bryan Miller this weekend Dec. 12th - 14th at Acme Comedy Company here in Minneapolis. Grab your tickets now: https://mnvkn.gs/4gAIUUdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 299 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Tatum Everett and Paul 'Meatsauce' Lambert welcome in Vikings defensive tackle Jalen Redmond to discuss his unlikely journey to the NFL. Jalen looks back at how serious medical issues almost derailed his football career, the importance of coach Bob Stoops taking a chance on him in the UFL, what it was like telling his basketball focused family he was changing to football in high school, and why he keeps the philosophy of repeatedly stacking good days here with the Vikings. Plus, Tatum and Paul look back at the high level of play from Week 14 by the Vikings, why the Vikings should be expected to beat Chicago, and the key traits of this team with only 4 weeks left in the regular season. All of this and more is in episode 299 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings made a statement against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday with a 42-21 win at U.S. Bank Stadium. Sam Darnold was on fire today. Darnold finished the game 22-of-28 passing, had 347 yards in the air, and 5 touchdowns split between Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson. Darnold almost had a perfect QBR when he finished with a 157.9 on the day. Justin Jefferson became the fastest player to 7,000+ yards in his career and ended the day with 7 receptions for 132 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jordan Addison also had a monster day, finishing with 133 yards in the air and 3 touchdowns. Aaron Jones was the leading rusher for the Vikings, finished with 73 yards on the ground, and hit paydirt for 15 yards for the final score of the game. Will Reichard came back this week and finished the game 6-of-6 in XPA's and 0-of-1 in FG attempts. Defensively, the Vikings squad bent but didn't break giving up 496 total yards but had 2 critical interceptions on Cousins at key moments. Josh Metellus snagged a pass across the middle in the 2nd quarter and Byron Murphy Jr. had a 1-handed grab on the 2-yard line late in the 4th quarter. Jamin Davis tallied the lone Vikings sack on the day and C.J. Ham recovered a key special team's fumble recovery in the 4th quarter. The Vikings will be back at U.S. Bank Stadium next Monday night against the Chicago Bears for Monday Night Football. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the Vikings 6th straight victory, including: Sam Darnold going to another level this week, turnovers once again being the key stat for the game, the importance of playing a complete game, Atlanta's choice to play our WR's with single coverage, and the highly competitive playoff push facing the Vikings for the final 4 weeks. Plus, Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold spoke in the postgame press conferences about the victory. All of this and more is in tonight's edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich catch up with former Vikings Safety, Andrew Sendejo. Andrew looks back on playing high school football down in Texas, how Dennis Green helped him understand what it meant to be a pro in the UFL, getting his chance with the Minnesota Vikings, playing with a tight knit group in the Vikings secondary, why he turned his interest in nutrition into a full time business, and how his inspirational spirit still lives on each holiday season at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. The 'dirty birds' are coming back to town and comedian Jeff Foxworthy is all about it. Jeff chronicals his love for Atlanta sports (Bulldogs, Falcons, and Braves), what it's like rooting alongside his diehard Vikings fan son-in-law, his new role as a 'football babysitter wingman,' why Game 7 of the 1991 World Series is the greatest of all time, and his feeling that experiencing repeated heartbreak is worth watching your team finally win a national title. All of this and more is on episode 48 of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Also, be sure to check out Jeff Foxworthy on Dec 13th and 14th at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV. Tickets are available now: https://mnvkn.gs/4fWu9ekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 298 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Tatum Everett meets up with Vikings cornerback Shaq Griffin to discuss his feelings on the strong locker room the Vikings have had this season, what he was thinking after his game sealing interception last week, the uniqueness of the number of twins inside the Vikings locker room, and what makes facing Atlanta's offense this weekend so challenging. Plus, Paul 'Meatsauce' Lambert joins Tatum to pick their MVP's of last week's game, why the playoff picture could get interesting after week 14, and what type of atmosphere they predict U.S. Bank Stadium will be like when they face the Falcons this Sunday. All of this and more is in episode 298 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings continued their winning ways and defeated the Arizona Cardinals 23-22 on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings and Cardinals traded field goals throughout the first half and the Cardinals took a 12-6 lead in the 3rd quarter on a Chad Ryland 40-yard field goal. The Cardinals extended their lead to 19-6 on a Marvin Harrison Jr. touchdown deep into the 3rd quarter, but then it was Minnesota's turn. The Vikings offense came alive on a 70-yard drive and Johnny Mundt capped it off with a 6-yard touchdown in 3:20. The Vikings and Cardinals traded field goals once again and the Vikings again went 70 yards and hit Aaron Jones for a 5-yard touchdown pass to take the lead for good. Shaquill Griffin sealed the game for the Vikings on a 4th down interception with 0:40 left in the 4th quarter. Sam Darnold finished the game 21-of-31 for 235 yards passing, 2 passing touchdowns, and 22 yards rushing. Darnold, Aaron Jones, and Cam Akers all finished with 22 yards rushing. WR Justin Jefferson led the Vikings with 99 yards receiving on 7 receptions. Parker Romo went 3-for-4 on field goals and 2-of-2 on extra points. Defensively, Jonathan Greenard was credited with the lone Vikings sack, while both Shaquill Griffin and Byron Murphy Jr. recorded interceptions on Kyler Murray. The Vikings will be back at U.S. Bank Stadium next Sunday to face the 6-6 Atlanta Falcons. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the victory versus Arizona, including: Sam Darnold coming up clutch in the backend of the game, kicker Park Romo's 4 game experience, Byron Murphy Jr.'s big day against his old team, and the atmosphere coming back to U.S. Bank Stadium. Plus, Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold spoke in the postgame press conferences about the victory. All of this and more is in tonight's edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich welcome back Vikings legendary cornerback Xavier Rhodes. Xavier talks about playing high school football in the highly competitive Miami-Dade area, the legend of FSU coach Bobby Bowden, why his connections with Harrison Smith and Andrew Sendejo were so strong, and how coaching up his high school son has been rewarding during retirement. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. It's Thanksgiving week and even though the Vikings are facing the Cardinals Sunday, the NFC North is fully in the spotlight all day Thursday. Cy brings back show favorite and Lions fan Zach Martina to review the insanely competitive NFC North and the implications of the 2 most critical games on Thursday. The guys break down the Lions facing the Bears at home, the Packers facing the Dolphins Thursday night, the prosect of the Vikings and Lions having everything on the line in week 18, why the 'Campbell Gamble' could be the boom or bust factor for the Lions, and why Cy feels the Vikings are entering a moment to make a strong run in the 2024 NFL playoffs. All of this and more is on episode 47 of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 297 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Tatum Everett connects with NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and talks through Sam Darnold's 2024 production, why the Vikings are still feeling disrespected after Week 12, if Kevin O'Connell's performance is making the case to win 2024 Coach of the Year, and how the Cardinals connections to Minnesota will make this a special matchup on Sunday. Plus, Paul 'Meatsauce' Lambert joins Tatum to look back at the crazy end to the Bears game, why he feels Kevin O'Connell is the best Vikings coach since Bud Grant, and why the Vikings defense will need to account for TE Trey McBride on Sunday. All of this and more is in episode 297 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings extended their winning streak and knocked off the Bears 30-27 in another crazy game at Soldier Field on Sunday. The Vikings and Bears ended the first half with the Bears hitting a field goal at the whistle to cut the Vikings lead to 14-10 after both Jordan Addison and Jalen Nailor found the endzone in the first half for the Vikings. The Vikings extended their lead in the 2nd half to 24-10 and went into the 4th quarter seemingly in control. The Bears fought back with scores from D.J. Moore and Keenan Allen to bring the game within 3 points. The Bears recovered an onside kick within the final minute of regulation and converted a Cairo Santos field goal to send the game to overtime. Both teams possessed the ball in overtime, but the Vikings were able to march down the field and Parker Romo iced the game with a 29-yard field goal. Sam Darnold finished 22-of-34 passing for 330 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jordan Addison had a big game with 8 receptions for 162 receiving yards and a touchdown. T.J. Hockenson also had a big game with 114 receiving yards, respectively. Aaron Jones eclipsed the 100-yard rushing mark by finishing with 106 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Jonathan Greenard had another multi-sack game with 2 on the day and Andrew Van Ginkel also recorded the other for the Vikings defense. Bo Richter recovered the only Vikings turnover when he dove on the muffed Carter punt return in the 3rd quarter. Kicker Parker Romo finished 3-of-3 for both extra points and field goals, including the game winner. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the victory in the windy city, including: the Vikings defense coming in clutch during overtime, another tough game against the Bears, Parker Romo being perfect on the day, the importance of special teams, and the need to be resilient. Plus, Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold spoke in the postgame press conferences about the victory. All of this and more is in tonight's edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich welcome special teams coaching guru Gary Zauner to the show. Gary chronicles getting his first start with the Minnesota Vikings, identifying pro level talent in the NCAA, learning snapping techniques from Mick Tinglehoff, Dennis Green's influence on his life, and potential future adjustments and implications to the NFL game moving forward. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Hollywood comedian, actor, and podcaster Daniel Van Kirk joins Cy Amundson for this Bears week edition of the Vikings Tailgate. Daniel recants his reaction to the Bears loss to Green Bay, the tame version of Hard Knocks we got this season, why the Bears and Packers rivalry is unmatched, his feelings on the need for a culture change in Chicago, and why he feels that a certain top tier college coach may just be what the Bears are looking for. All of this and more is on episode 46 of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Be sure to check out Daniel Van Kirk's stand-up special 'Rose Gold' out now on Youtube. Also, check out Daniel's recurring stand up show 'Overshare Comedy' every first Wednesday of the month in Los Angeles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 296 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Tatum Everett sits down with Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman to talk about coming home and playing for this dynamic Vikings defense. Blake looks back at his NFL journey, why he feels he's playing like a kid again, what it's like coming back home, and how the entire Vikings defense is striving for greatness. Plus, Tatum and Paul 'Meatsauce' Lambert look back at the Vikings win over the Titans, why Paul's twitter feed is always an interesting game day experience, and how they feel the game in Chicago sets up nicely for what this Vikings team wants to do moving forward. All of this and more is in episode 296 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Tennessee Titans 23-13 Sunday afternoon down at Nissan Stadium to improve to 8-2 on the season. The Titans kicked a field goal early to take a 3-0 lead and then the Vikings ran off 16 straight points for the remainder of the first half. The Vikings and Titans traded touchdowns in the 3rd quarter and the Titans kicked another field goal to get within 10 points early in the 4th quarter. The Vikings sealed the deal with a Harrison Smith interception in the final minutes of the contest. Sam Darnold finished the game 20-of-32 passing for 246 yards, 2 passing touchdowns, and a 1 yard rushing touchdown. Darnold's passing touchdowns included a 47 yard pass to Jordan Addison in the 1st quarter and a 3 yard pass to Cam Akers in the 3rd quarter. Running back Aaron Jones led the Vikings rushing attack with 39 yards on the ground and Justin Jefferson once again led the receiving game with 6 receptions for 81 yards. Defensively, Andrew Van Ginkel led the team with 8 tackles, 2 sacks, and 3 tackles for loss. Pat Jones II also had 2 sacks and Blake Cashman notched the 5th sack of the game for the squad. Harrison Smith's Interception late in the game was the Vikings only turnover on Sunday. Kicker Park Romo hit a 40 yard field goal and completed 2 extra points on 3 attempts. The Vikings now move on and look to complete their 3 game road trip next week at Soldier Field in Chicago. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the victory versus Tennessee, including: the Vikings offense overcoming the challenges from the Titans top tier defense, Sam Darnold's adjustments week-to-week, why time of posession was a key against Will Levis, and the challenges the Bears present next week. Plus, Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold spoke in the postgame press conferences about the victory. All of this and more is in tonight's edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich welcome former defensive end Fernando Smith to the show. Fernando looks back on his playing days, including: growing up in an athletic family in Flint, Michigan, teaching Dave Dixon how to drive, the legend of John Randle, his relationship with Korey Stringer, and the importance of being inducted to the Greater Flint African American Sports Hall Of Fame. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Hollywood actor and writer James Roday Rodriguez from 'Psych', 'A Million Little Things,' and 'Buddy Games' joins the show to talk about his lifelong love of the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans. James looks back on his childhood memories of Earl Campbell, the thrill of 'The Music City Miracle,' his announcing experience at the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas, and his longtime love of fantasy football. All of this and more is on today's episode of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 295 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Tatum Everett sits down with Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips to talk about the teams successes so far. Harrison reviews his fumble recovery in Jacksonville, talks about playing selfless team ball under pressure, looks ahead at the charitable events coming up with his foundation, and making personal efforts to honor military members who serve. All of this and more is in episode 295 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 12-7 in a game where Parker Romo hit four field goals to seal the victory. Romo hit from 45, 33, 34, and 29 yards in the game. The Vikings dominated statistically with 402 yards of offense, they controlled the clock for 42:19, and ran 82 plays on offensive versus the 43 plays by the Jaguars. The Jaguars did intercept Sam Darnold 3 times in the game, with two of them being inside the redzone. Darnold finished the game with 241 yards passing. Mac Jones scored the lone touchdown for the Jaguars on a 1-yard run in the 1st quarter, but the Vikings defense took over from there. They turned over Mac Jones 3 times in the 4th quarter, including: Harrison Phillips' fumble recovery, Bryon Murphy Jr.'s interception, and Cam Bynum's game sealing interception. Cashman, Pace Jr., and Van Ginkel all had a sack each on Mac Jones. Aaron Jones led the rushing attack for the Vikings with 88 yards on the ground and T.J. Hockenson hauled in 8 receptions for 72 yards in the passing game. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the victory from Jacksonville, including: Romo's big game off a crazy week, the defensive pressure being put on defensively each week, and the need to finish drives when getting inside the redzone. Plus, Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold spoke in the postgame press conferences about the victory. All of this and more is in tonight's edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich welcome former linebacker Larry Dean to the show. Larry chronicles his pro football journey from signing as a free agent rookie with the Vikings, the lessons he learned during his time in the NFL, learning his way to be a multi-time CFL All-Star, and his goals and aspirations as he transitions to his new front office role with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Comedian and Hollywood writer Joe Mande joins host Cy Amundson to break down Joe's fandom for MN sports, coining the phrase 'BORTLES!' as a writer for 'The Good Place,' the importance of good sports ownership, working with celebrity athletes, and their love for Adam Sandler. All of this and more is on today's episode of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Be sure to check out Joe Mande's standup specials and his upcoming show 'Running Point' on Netflix. Also, help us out with a like and subscribe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 294 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Tatum Everett and Paul 'Meatsauce' Lambert look back and ahead in the week 10 edition of the MVP. Sauce and Tatum deep dive into the second half offensive execution in the victory over the Indianapolis Colts, the importance of Cam Robinson facing his old squad, the injuries to Will Reichard and Andrew DePaola, Jonathan Greenard's impressive season, and their keys to victory versus the Jacksonville Jaguars down in Duval County. All of this and more is in episode 294 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings Defeat The Indianapolis Colts 21-13 at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday Night to improve to 6-2. The first half ended with a 7-0 score which came from the Colts hitting a scoop-and-score on a Vikings sack fumble in the 2nd quarter. The Vikings tied the game early in the 3rd quarter on a 4-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Addison. The Vikings added 2 more touchdown passes to Jalen Nailor and Josh Oliver in the 2nd half to take a 21-10 lead. The Colts added a field goal at the backend of the 4th but the Vikings recovered a late onside kick to seal the victory. Sam Darnold was 28-of-34 for 290 yards passing, tossed 3 touchdowns, and had 2 interceptions. Aaron Jones led the Vikings running attack with 64 yards on the ground and 18 yards through the air. Justin Jefferson once again led the receiving game with 137 yards through the air. Kicker Will Reichard missed his first 2 field goal attempts of the season but was perfect on his three extra points. Defensively, Jonathan Greenard added in 2 sacks, Jihad Ward also notched a sack, Harrison Smith had a fumble recovery, and Byron Murphy Jr. grabbed his 2nd interception of the season. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the victory from U.S. Bank stadium, including: the defense stepping up big versus the Colts rushing game, Cam Robinson stepping in for Christian Darrisaw, the domination in time of possession, Darnold's comfort in throwing to Hockenson, and look ahead to the Vikings upcoming road schedule. Plus, Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold spoke in the postgame press conferences about the victory. All of this and more is in tonight's edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich welcome legendary offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie to the show. Bryant looks back on the guidance of head coach Mike Tice, the memories of the 2009 season, the power of Adrian Peterson, winning a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens, and addressing the difficulties players have once they've retired from the NFL. Plus, Mark and Pete dig into the importance of getting back on track this weekend against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Comedian Megan Gailey joins host Cy Amundson to discuss her sports fanaticism, why the Colts fanbase is still in a post-Andrew Luck haze, viewing sports through a parental lens, planning her life around Indianapolis sports, and why the greatest comeback in NFL history still traumatizes her to this day. All of this and more is on today's episode of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Be sure to check out Megan Gailey, Sarah Tiana, and Rachel Bonnetta on the Sports Bitches Podcast anywhere you download your favorite shows. Also, help us out with a like and subscribe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 293 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Tatum Everett and Paul 'Meatsauce' Lambert welcome in edge rusher Patrick Jones II to the show. Patrick opens up about the chemistry in the locker room, combining his passions for fishing and football, growing up in a military family, and the joy of playing alongside NFL legends. Plus, Tatum and Paul review the trade for Cam Robinson and look ahead at the Sunday Night Football game versus the Colts. All of this and more is in episode 293 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings fell to the Los Angeles Rams 30-20 at Sofi Stadium on Thursday Night Football. The Vikings and the Rams started off the game by trading a couple of touchdowns each in the first half. Will Reichard hit two field goals for the Vikings, one in each of the 3rd and 4th quarters. Matt Stafford led the Rams by hitting WR Demarcus Robinson for 2 touchdowns and L.A. wrapped up the game with a safety of Sam Darnold late in the 4th quarter. Sam Darnold finished 18-of-25 passing for 240 yards, and 2 TD's. Darnold's touchdown throws went to Josh Oliver and Trent Sherfield Sr. respectively. Aaron Jones led the Vikings rushing attack with 58 yards and Justin Jefferson had 8 receptions for 155 yards. Will Reichard remained perfect with 2 successful field goals and 2 PAT's on the night. Up next, the Vikings come home to U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 9 to face the Indianapolis Colts on Nov 3rd. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich break down the flow of the game, the Rams offensive successes, the costly mistakes by Minnesota, and how the Vikings look to respond moving forward. Plus, Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold's press conferences are included in this week's edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Pete Bercich sits down with his old teammate Ben Williams to talk about overcoming adversity and chasing his dreams. Ben looks back at his journey from Mississippi to Minnesota to play for the Gophers, playing international football, the dynamics of a football locker room, being an advocate for helping people battling kidney disease, and his primary goals as the NFLPA - Minnesota Chapter president. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings dropped their first game this past weekend 31-29 to the Lions and host Cy Amundson brought back our favorite Detroit superfan, Zach Martina, to review the contest. Cy and Zach discuss the key plays from Sunday, the feeling that both teams are on a collision course towards the NFL playoffs, the competitive nature of the NFC North, and debate the updated power rankings. All of this and more is in today's episode of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Also, check out Zach Martina in St. Paul, MN this Friday, Oct. 25th and Saturday, Oct 26th at the Laugh Camp Comedy Club. Get your tickets now at zachmartina.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 292 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Vikings staff writer Lindsey Young sits down with ESPN's Jamal Collier to talk about recreating the famous Moss-Garnett photo with Justin Jefferson and Anthony Edwards. Jamal talks about his motivation to work with these two athletes at this point in time, the fun dynamics that occurred between Justin and Anthony, and the impact of these athletes on their respective fanbases. Plus, Justin Jefferson talks about being a part of this iconic moment. All of this and more is in episode 292 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings fell to the Detroit Lions 31-29 at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. The Vikings started out hot, jumping out to a 10-0 lead early in the 1st quarter. Detroit then scored the next 21 points in the 2nd quarter to regain the lead. The Vikings and Lions traded points in the second half, including a 35-yard scoop-and-score by Ivan Pace Jr., which gave the Vikings a 29-28 advantage deep into the 4th quarter. Detroit kicker Jake Bates iced the game with a 44-yard field goal with 19 seconds remaining and the Vikings lost for the first time this season. RB Aaron Jones and WR Justin Jefferson scored the Vikings touchdowns in the game and kicker Will Reichard stayed perfect once again this week. QB Sam Darnold threw for 259 yards, had a TD pass, an INT, and took 4 sacks. Defensively, Andrew Van Ginkel had 2 sacks, while both Jonathan Greenard & Ivan Pace Jr. recorded a sack each. Pace Jr. led the team with 10 tackles in the game. Up next, the Vikings take on the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football at Sofi Stadium on Oct 24th. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich look at the slugfest of a game on Sunday, the razor thin margin of error, the potency of the Lions offense, and the challenge of playing on a short week heading into LA. Plus, Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold's press conferences are included in this week's edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich welcome in one of the 50 Greatest Vikings, wide receiving legend Sammy White. Sammy talks about his historic rookie season, the differences of practicing and playing in Minnesota, the importance of good coaching, the great play of Justin Jefferson, expectations of getting back to the Super Bowl, and evolution of the game. Plus, Mark and Pete dig into the hot start by the NFC North and preview the big tilt Sunday against the Detroit Lions. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.