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Welcome to the week 18 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.  The Vikings finished out their 2023-2024 season at Ford Field on Sunday, falling to Detroit in a 30-20 loss.  The star of the day for the Vikings was Justin Jefferson.  Justin finished the game with 12 receptions for 192 yards and a receiving TD.  The other receiving touchdown went to Rookie Jordan Addison who finished the game with 4 receptions for 57 yards.  Addison finishes the season 2nd all-time for Vikings rookie receivers in both receptions (70) and touchdowns (tied Sammy White - 10 TD's).  Quarterback Nick Mullens went 30-for-44 passing for 396 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions.  Ty Chandler led the Vikings running game with 69 yards on 12 carries.  Defensively, Danielle Hunter recorded the lone sack and Ivan Pace jr. finished out his rookie season with a game leading 9 tackle performance.  Kicker Greg Joseph ended the game perfectly with 2 made field goals and 2 PAT conversions.  Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the loss, including: the Vikings final record on the season, the upcoming roster decisions the Vikings have to make this offseason, and the opportunities leading up to the start of the 2024 season.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Nick Mullens both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference.  All of this and more is in the 2023-2024 season finale edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Week 17 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.  The Vikings lost their home finale to the Green Bay Packers 33-10 on New Year's Eve at U.S. Bank Stadium.  The Packers passing game did the most damage, with Jordan Love throwing for 256 passing yards, 3 touchdowns passing, and 1 rushing touchdown.   On the other side of the ball, both Nick Mullens and rookie Jaren Hall combined for 144 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception.  Ty Chandler led the team with 64 total yards and tight end Johnny Mundt scored the lone touchdown for the Vikings.   The Vikings wrap up their 2023 regular season next Sunday at Detroit with a noon kickoff at Ford Field.    Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the loss, including: switching quarterbacks at halftime, the successes had by the Packers offense, the Vikings current playoff implications, and preview the regular season finale next week in Detroit. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell spoke to the media at the postgame press conference.  All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 17 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Week 16 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.  The Vikings lose a tough one to the Lions 30-24 on Christmas Eve at U.S. Bank Stadium.  The Lions running backs did the most damage, accumulating 177 total yards of offense and three touchdowns.  The Vikings had opportunities, but the turnovers proved to be too much to overcome.  Quarterback Nick Mullens threw 22-of-36 passing for 411 yards, two touchdowns, and 4 interceptions.   Both K.J. Osborn and Justin Jefferson caught the two touchdown passes, with Jefferson led the receivers with 6 receptions for 141 yards and a score.  Defensively, Patrick Jones II tallied the lone sack for the Vikings and Josh Metellus led the team with 10 tackles.  The Vikings shift their sights to the Packers on New Years Eve for the final home game of the regular season.   Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the loss, including: the Lions winning their first division title in 30 years, the difference in the turnover battle, the Lions ability to stifle the Vikings rushing attack, and the impact of key injuries this season.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Nick Mullens both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference.  All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 16 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Week 14 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.  It was a defensive slugfest in Las Vegas as the Vikings pulled off the 3-0 victory.  Both defenses played incredibly, only giving up a combined 433 total yards to their opponents offenses.  The Vikings were able to flip the turnover battle this week, finishing +3, including a huge interception by linebacker Ivan Pace jr. deep into the 4th Quarter.  Pace also recorded a sack on the day and led the team with 13 tackles.   The three other sacks by the Vikings were recorded by D.J. Wonnum, Harrison Phillips, and Troy Dye.  Mekhi Blackmon and Jay Ward rounded out the big defensive stats for Minnesota by each recovering a fumble.  Offensively, Quarterback Josh Dobbs started the game, but Nick Mullens came in late in the 4th Quarter to lead the game winning drive.  Dobbs finished with 63 yards passing on 10 completions, while Mullens added 83 passing yards on 9 completions.   Kicker Greg Joseph was big when they needed it most, as he hit the game winning 36-yard score with 1:57 left in the game. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the game, including: the incredible defensive performance, the spark provided by Nick Mullens, and the key plays supplied by the Special Teams unit. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Nick Mullens both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference.  All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 14 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Week 12 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.  It was a tight game throughout the night, but the Bears leave U.S. Bank Stadium with the victory tonight by a score of 12-10.    Both teams traded field goals throughout the game, but the Vikings were able to take the lead when Joshua Dobbs hit T.J. Hockenson for a 17-yard touchdown late in the 4th Quarter.  The Bears were able to drive down the field after the following kickoff and iced the game with a 30-yard field goal of their own.  Bears kicker Cairo Santos went 4-of-5 and was the difference in the game.  The Vikings finished the game -2 in the turnover battle and their record dropped to 6-6.  Quarterback Joshua Dobbs finished the game 22-of-32 for 185 yards passing, threw for a touchdown, and had 4 interceptions.  Alexander Mattison was the leading Vikings back for the night, rushing for 52 yards.  T.J. Hockenson led the receiving game with 5 receptions for 50 yards and a score.  Defensively, Anthony Barr and Sheldon Day recovered 2 fumbles, Ivan Pace Jr. recorded his first NFL sack, Danielle Hunter added another sack-and-a-half, and Safety Josh Metellus added the other half sack.  Vikings kicker Greg Joseph scored twice by adding a field goal and an extra point.   The Vikings now welcome the bye week and will take the extra time to prepare for the upcoming game in Las Vegas versus the Raiders.  Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the loss, including: the importance of the turnover battle, the Justin Jefferson factor, the effectiveness of defensive pressure by the Bears, and the current playoff picture with 5 games to go.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Josh Dobbs both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference.  All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 12 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Week 10 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.  The Vikings got out to an early lead in the 1st Half, jumping out 24-3 and never looked back.  Quarterback Joshua Dobbs came out hot in his first start as a Viking and finished the game 23-of-34 for 268 yards and 1 Touchdown passing and added another 44 yards on the ground with a score.   Ty Chandler led the running game with 15 carries for 45 yards and his first rushing touchdown of his NFL career.  As for receiving, T.J. Hockenson had a huge day pulling in 11 receptions for 134 yards and a receiving touchdown.  The Defense became opportunistic in the second half after backup quarterback Jameis Winston came in for injured Saints quarterback Derek Carr.  D.J. Wonnum, Danielle Hunter and Jonathan Bullard all recorded sacks in the game, while Byron Murphy Jr and Mekhi Blackmon both grabbed interceptions in the 4th quarter.  In the end, the Vikings were able to protect the lead and improve to 6-4.  Next week, the Vikings will head to the Mile High City to take on Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos.   Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the win, including: another gutsy effort for a 5th straight win, Dobbs athleticism in his second Vikings game, the continued unorthodox defensive pressures, and everyone pitching in to make key plays.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Josh Dobbs both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference.  All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 10 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in week 9 of the NFL season that was maybe the best week of the season so far with an incredible Cowboys vs. Eagles NFC East matchup, Joshua Dobbs willing the Vikings to victory on a last second touchdown drive, the Bengals looking all the way back, if we should worry about the Bills, the Ravens continuing to dominate, the Raiders getting a massive win in Antonio Pierce's first game, and everything else before bouncing around the internet with overreactions, and previewing tonight's Monday Night Football game and making their predictions. Joining the progrum to chat about his success since joining the team and why no one is talking about the Ravens is 2x Super Bowl Champion, member of the Patriots All-2010's Team, Kyle Van Noy (16:29-31:09). Next, ESPN Senior Insider Adam Schefter joins the show to chat about everything we need to know from the weekend, which coaches might be on the hot seat, if we're going to see Kyler Murray sometime soon, and much more (33:31-53:19). Later, 2x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, one of the best pash rushers and defensive players in the NFL, Maxx Crosby joins the show to chat about how things have changed this week since Antonio Pierce took over, the celebration in the locker room after the win, how the week of practice was, how he continues to get better week after week, how impressed he was with Aidan O'Connell, and what the Raiders need to do to sustain this success (1:11:26-1:28:24). Lastly, Head Coach of the Minnesota Vikings, Kevin O'Connell joins the show to chat about talking Josh Dobbs through all the players on Sunday, what the backup plan was if he got hurt, how impressed he was with what Dobbs was able to do after only being with the team for 5 days, what his upcoming week looks like, and much more (2:01:49-2:17:49). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Week 9 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.  The Vikings won a thrilling comeback victory 31-28, down in Atlanta.  The Vikings saw a host of personnel substitutions take place in the game, including at the quarterback position.  Rookie quarterback Jaren Hall started the game and played well until an injury at the goal line in the 1st Quarter sidelined him for the rest of the contest.  Newly acquired quarterback Josh Dobbs stepped in for the rest of the game and led a go-ahead drive in the final 2 minutes of the game to secure the victory.  Dobbs finished the game 20-of-30 passing for 158 yards and two touchdowns, plus he added another 66 yards rushing and a score on the ground.  Running back Alexander Mattison and receiver Brandon Powell caught the two passing scores, while tight end T.J. Hockenson led the receiving corps with 7 receptions for 69 yards.  Defensively, the crew was opportunistic.   Cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. snagged an interception and Safety Josh Metellus pounced on a fumble, with both turnovers leading to the offense adding an additional 10 points.  Linebacker Jordan Hicks led the team with 11 tackles and recorded the lone Vikings sack for the game.  Kicker Greg Joseph was perfect on the day, kicking three field goals and two extra points.  The Vikings will now come home and finish out their NFC South schedule against the Saints next Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.  Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the win, including: Josh Dobbs illusiveness, the defensive aggression against Heinicke, the adjustments made by the Vikings coaching staff, and the collective belief by the players in this locker room.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Josh Dobbs both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference.  All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 9 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Pat, Coach Chuck Pagano, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Titans and the Steelers, look at the tale of the tape and all the pertinent stats that matter before making their predictions against the spread. Joining the progrum to chat about everything happening with the Raiders right now, why the Belichick coaching tree hasn't worked in the NFL, the Bears being buyers at the trade deadline and why it doesn't make sense, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst comments on how important the next 10 games are for Jordan Love and how he may not be the guy, his picks for this weekend, and more (32:33-55:56). Next, 7x National Champion, the greatest college coach of all-time, Nick Saban joins the show to chat about this weekend's game against LSU, his relationship with Jalen Milroe, how his birthday was, his thoughts on the use of analytics in making decisions, why people in Bill Belichick's coaching tree has been unsuccessful and why his has and the differences between coaching in the NFL and NCAA, and much more (57:38-1:21:43). Next, Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell joins the show to chat about trading for a new Quarterback, why he's disappointed Kirk Cousins was lost for the season, battling adversity after their early season struggles, Jordan Addison coming along, being buyers at the trade deadline and what message that sends to the team, and more (1:25:42-1:46:20). Later, Ohio State legend, The General Bob Carpenter joins the show to give his top 6 in college football after the first official CFP rankings were released, give a couple gimmicks, and more (2:01:52-2:12:40). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Week 8 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.  The Vikings won on a cool, fall day at Lambeau Field, 24-10.  Offensively, with 284 total passing yards, the Vikings continued their offensive air assault, with K.J. Osborn, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson taking the lead, and Kirk Cousins at the helm. Kirk threw to 8 different receivers for 274 yards, and 2 touchdowns before going out with an injury early in the 4th quarter.  Rookie Jordan Addison, hauled in 7 receptions for 82 yards and one touchdown increasing his season total to 7 touchdowns on the year.  Cam Akers scores his first rushing touchdown as a Minnesota Viking with a 6-yard run into the endzone late in the 1st Quarter. The running game brought in a combined 78 yards of total production.  Defensively, D.J. Wonnum notches two sacks in the game, along with one tackle for a loss.  Josh Metellus makes a significant impact by securing an interception at the beginning of the second half and returning it for 43 yards before being brought down.  Kicker Greg Joseph went 1-of-3 in field goals, hitting a 47-yarder in the 2nd Quarter.  In the end, the Vikings' offensive prowess in the passing game remained highly effective, propelling them to a triumph over the Green Bay Packers.  Now, attention is focused on Kirk Cousins' injury status and the how that will affect the game plan next week.  The Vikings will move on to face the Falcons down at Mercedez-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, their third NFC South opponent of the season.  Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the win highlighting Cam Aikers' rushing touchdown and the outstanding performances by wide receivers K.J. Osborn, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Jaren Hall both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference.  All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 8 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Week 7 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings won a hard-fought battle versus the 49ers on Monday Night, 22-17. Offensively, the Vikings were attacking through the air with Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson leading the pack. Quarterback Kirk Cousins was dealing. Kirk threw to 9 different receivers for 378 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 INT. Rookie Jordan Addison had a breakout night, hauling in 7 receptions for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns. Those 2 touchdowns increased his season total to 6 and tied a Vikings rookie record (Randy Moss) for most touchdowns in the first 7 games of his career. The running game also kept the clock running, combining for 74 yards critical yards. Defensively, Cam Bynum had 2 timely interceptions, including the game sealing grab with 33-seconds left in the game. He also led the team with 9 total tackles and 2 pass deflections. Kicker Greg Joseph went 3-of-4 in field goals, hitting a 54-yarder in the Third Quarter and scored 10 points overall. In the end, the Vikings played an aggressive style that helped earn them the victory.  The Vikings now move on to face the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field next Sunday in a critical NFC North matchup. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the win, including: the Vikings stepping up in the underdog role, Hockenson and Addison's stellar night, Vikings confidence growing on Defense, building on the offensive line's momentum, and the exciting prospects moving forward.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Kirk Cousins both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference. All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 7 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head Coach Kevin O'Connell joined Paul Allen to talk about a variety of topics, including of course previewing this week's matchup with the Bears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head Coach Kevin O'Connell joined Paul Allen to talk about a variety of topics, including of course previewing this week's matchup with the Chiefs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Week 4 of the Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings are heading home from Charlotte with a 21-13 victory over the Panthers. The Vikings Defense and rushing attack stepped up and powered the team to their first win on the season. The team settled down after an opening drive pick-six by Sam Frankling Jr., but the team settled down and were able to keep the game within 6 points going into halftime. The Vikings Defense was able to get after rookie quarterback, Bryce Young, sacking him five times, including three by Harrison Smith. Smith was a huge catalyst, finished with 14 combined tackles, three sacks, and a forced fumble that D.J. Wonnum returned for a 51-yard scoop-and-score. Wonnum and Marcus Davenport accounted for the other two sacks on the afternoon. Cam Akers and Alexander Mattison racked up 135 yards on the ground, while Justin Jefferson caught both of Cousins' touchdown passes.  The Vikings will come home to host the Kansas City Chiefs next Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.  Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the differences they saw in this week's victory, the effectiveness of the running game, Harrison Smith's impact on the entire defense, and look ahead to the challenges presented by the Kansas City Chiefs.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Kirk Cousins both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference. All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 4 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Week 3 of the Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings drop their second home game and move to 0-3, this time against the Chargers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The inability to convert in critical situations and costly turnovers seemed to prove too difficult to overcome. The Vikings Offense only converted 1-of-4 attempts inside the Red Zone, including an interception in the endzone with only seconds remaining in the game. Kirk Cousins once again threw for over 300 yards, had 3 TD's, and 1 INT. He was under duress throughout, taking 4 sacks. Jefferson ended his day with 7 receptions, 149 yards, and a touchdown.  Mattison had 20 carries for 93 tough yards on the day. Defensively, the Vikings were attacked threw the air all day. Chargers Receiver Keenan Allen gave the secondary fits, finishing with a personal best 18 receptions for 215 yards. He also threw a 49-yard touchdown, and the Chargers racked up 454 total yards receiving. One positive in the game was the Vikings rush defense only allowed the Chargers 30 yards in the game. Danielle Hunter had the lone sack for the Vikings and Jordan Hicks recovered the only Chargers fumble on the day. The Vikings now shift their attention to the Panthers down in Charlotte on November 1st. Paul Allen, Mark Rosen, and Pete Bercich recap the offensive problems holding onto the ball, Justin Herbert's execution against our Secondary, Keenan Allen's career day, the inability to capitalize on defensive turnovers, and the need for our players to win in one-on-one situations. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Kirk Cousins both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference. All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 3 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Week 2 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings falter in their Thursday Night Football matchup in Philadelphia, 34-28.  Costly turnovers reared their ugly head for a second straight week and the Vikings couldn't overcome the -3 turnover differential once again. After a wild first half, the Eagles found success running the ball and controlling the time of possession at almost a two-to-one margin. D'Andre Swift ran for 175 yards on the ground and the Eagles outpaced the Vikings 259 to 28. The Vikings fought to get back into the game and hit T.J. Hockenson for a second touchdown with 1:10 left in the game, but it proved to be too little, too late. The Vikings 364-yard aerial attack kept them alive, but it was not enough to secure a victory. Cousins finished the game 31-of-44 passing and threw 4 touchdowns. Rookie Jordan Addison joined Percy Harvin and Sammy White as the only 2 receiving rookies to have consecutive touchdowns in their first two games as a Viking.  Justin Jefferson had another record-breaking night with 11 receptions for 159 yards receiving. He joins Lance Alworth as the fastest receivers to cross the 5,000-yard receiving mark, doing so in only 52 games. Defensively, the Vikings put pressure on Jalen Hurts, sacking him four times. OLB Danielle Hunter had a hat trick while Ivan Pace Jr. and Harrison Phillips shared the other. Safety Theo Jackson picked off Hurts in the 2nd Quarter for the lone Vikings interception of the night.  The Vikings now shift their attention to the L.A. Chargers at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sept. 24th. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the missteps that led to the loss, the patterns that are starting to emerge, the shifting Offensive Line, and the adjustments needed during the 'mini-bye week.'  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Kirk Cousins both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference. All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 2 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Week 1 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings drop their home opener to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 20-17 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Costly turnovers and penalties seemingly made the difference, as the Vikings Offense was -3 in the take/give stat, with 2 of them occurring inside the Tampa Bay 30-yard line. Cousins went 33-of-44 passing, threw 2 touchdown passes and an interception. One of those touchdown passes was Rookie Jordan Addison's first in the NFL.  Alexander Mattison caught the other and had 44 combined yards in the game.  Justin Jefferson had another great statistical day with 9 receptions for 150 yards receiving. Defensively, OLB Danielle Hunter had the lone sack and Cam Bynum led the team with 10 combined tackles.   Offensively for the Bucs, Baker Mayfield was under pressure throughout the game, but threw 2 touchdowns when it counted most. He finished the game with 173 yards passing and 11 yards rushing. In the end, Tampa's Kicker Chase McLaughlin's 57-yard field goal was enough for the Bucs to leave Minneapolis with the opening day victory. Vikings Vox Paul Allen and Color Analyst Pete Bercich recap the missteps that led to the loss, look ahead to the 'opportunity' that Thursday brings in Phili, and review the Bucs rushing strategy that helped earn them the victory.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Kirk Cousins both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference. All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 1 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head Coach Kevin O'Connell joined Paul Allen to talk about a variety of topics, including of course previewing this week's matchup with the Buccaneers. Plus, also hear from Wide Receivers Coach Keenan McCardell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the 2023 preseason finale of the Vikings Postgame Report from U.S. Bank Stadium. The Minnesota Vikings wrapped up their home preseason season schedule on Saturday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium against the Arizona Cardinals. The Vikings jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the First Quarter but finished their scoring at the end of the First Half on a 26-yard field goal by Greg Joseph. Their 17-3 Halftime lead dwindled and ultimately was nullified following an interception by Sean Chandler deep in Vikings territory. Cardinals Kicker Matt Prater gave their squad the lead 18-17 on a 27-yard field goal with 6:20 left in the game. Vikings Kicker Greg Joseph missed a 54-yard field goal wide right with 2:28 left in the game and the Vikings never recovered. Quarterback Jaren Hall lead the Vikings as the lone quarterback for the Vikings in the game. He finished the day 17-of-28 passing for 178 yards, tossed a 5-yard touchdown pass to Abram Smith, and had an interception. Vikings running back DeWayne McBride led the rushing attack on 8 carries for 37 yards and a 5-yard score after rookie Jay Ward forced a fumble off of a blitz. Besides Jay Ward's big play, he also led the team with 8 total tackles. The Vikings now switch their sites to the beginning of the regular season, as they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 1 at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 10th.  Vikings Vox Paul Allen and Color Analyst Pete Bercich put a bow on the preseason, including: some of the new play calls that stood out versus the Cardinals today, which guys they feel looked to make front office decisions difficult when deciding their 53-man roster this week, Jaren Hall's overall performance, and the playmakers within our running game that had a good day on Saturday.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell spoke to the media at the postgame press conference. All of this and more is in the final Preseason edition of the 2023 Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the 2023 preseason kickoff of the Vikings Postgame Report from U.S. Bank Stadium. The Minnesota Vikings kicked off their home preseason season on Saturday night at U.S. Bank Stadium. Both Quarterbacks Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall each played a Half with Mullens starting off the festivities. Mullens finished the First Half going 13-of-23 passing for 151 yards while also taking 2 sacks.  Hall finished his evening 4-of-7 passing for 49 yards, had a couple rushes and also took a sack.  The Vikings Offense in the First Half mustered 3 field goals in the 2nd-Quarter, as Greg Joseph hit from 45 yards, 33-yards, and 26-yards respectively.   Running back Ty Chandler finished the game with 11 carries for 24 yards and fellow backfield mate DeWayne McBride punched in the lone Vikings touchdown at the goal line after an 83-yard drive.  Defensively, Safety Lewis Cine had a high-profile night, amassing 7 total tackles, a sack, and a QB hit. Linebacker Troy Dye also had a solid night, including an interception of Tennessee Quarterback Malik Willis in the Second Quarter. In the end, the Titans ended the game in the victory formation and ran out the clock to send the Vikings to 0-2 in the 2023 preseason.  Vikings Vox Paul Allen and Color Analyst Pete Bercich breakdown the action of Preseason Game #2, including: some of the individual position group with some areas of concern, the increased playing time of Joejuan Williams and Andrew Booth Jr. tonight, the lack of play from Titans Quarterback Will Levis, and the upcoming joint practices with the Arizona Cardinals to close out 2023 Vikings Training Camp.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell spoke to the media at the postgame press conference. All of this and more is in the Preseason Week 2 edition of the 2023 Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the 2023 preseason kickoff of the Vikings Postgame Report from Lumen Field. The Minnesota Vikings kicked off their preseason campaign in the Emerald City, led by Quarterbacks Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall at the helm. Mullens finished his portion of the game going 14 of 20 passing for 139 yards, and a touchdown pass to Tight End Nick Muse in the 2nd Quarter.  The Vikings Offense jumped out to a 10-0 lead early in the 2nd Quarter but only mustered an additional 3rd Quarter field goal during the rest of the game.   Running back Ty Chandler finished the game with 11 carries for 41 yards and 4 receptions for an additional 29 yards receiving. Wide Receiver Jalen Reagor also caught 4 passes for 55 yards, which led the rest of the Wide Receiver corp for the evening. Defensively, Linebacker Luiji Vilain recorded the lone sack of the game, but Jaylin Williams recorded an Interception in the 3rd Quarter on Seahawks Quarterback Drew Lock, which led to a 54-yard field goal by Kicker Greg Joseph.   Overall, there were a bunch of good plays, but plenty of elements to work on going into the upcoming joint practices with the Tennessee Titans this week.  Paul Allen and Pete Bercich give their initial impressions from Thursday's tilt, including: the return of Lewis Cine to the Defense, some of the offensive tendencies that developed throughout the night, the new look Defense that allowed players to "flow freely," and the initial impressions of the highly touted rookie wide receivers for both teams.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell spoke to the media at the postgame press conference. All of this and more is in the Preseason Week 1 edition of the 2023 Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Tuesday Vikings fans! It's August 8th, 2023, and we're just 33 days away from the Vikings' week 1 season opener. Training camp is fully underway, and Head Coach Kevin O'Connell has taken a more physical and intense approach this year to prepare the team for a more aggressive style of play. This is partly due to the team's new defensive coordinator, Brian Flores, who has installed a far-more-aggressive approach than his predecessor, Ed Donatell. Joint practices with the Titans and Cardinals pose a risk due to the increased intensity when two teams match up against each other. Injuries have also been a concern, but the team is making progress. Tight end T.J. Hockenson is back in practice, and cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. is fully participating despite injury concerns. Other segments on today's Vikings Daily Opener include updates on the team's recent transactions and player performances, a discussion on the NFC North quarterbacks, and analysis on new edge rusher Marcus Davenport. Saivion Mixson provides an analysis of the NFC North quarterbacks, with Kirk Cousins being a consistent performer but not quite elite. Jordan Love and Justin Fields are still in the early stages of their development, and it remains to be seen who will take the crown as the best quarterback in the division. Tyler Forness gives his take on the team's recent transactions and player performances, including the signings of wide receivers N'Keal Harry and Jacob Copeland. While Harry has struggled in practice, Copeland has looked explosive and could make an impact on the team. Forness also discusses the Vikings' linebacker room and how it's shaping up nicely, with Troy Dye standing out with his consistent performance and making the play of the day with an interception off of either Kirk Cousins or Nick Mullens. Finally, Andrew Buller-Russ focuses on new edge rusher Marcus Davenport, who is expected to have a breakout season as a key part of the team's 3-4 defensive scheme. Despite only tallying half a sack last season, Davenport excels at creating pressure, with a high win rate and a pressure rate that has ranked in the top 20 every year since he was drafted in 2018. He also has remarkable athleticism, with a 4.58 speed and the ability to be effective from multiple stances. Don't miss out on the latest news and insights on your Minnesota Vikings! SKOL! What do we say? SKOL VIKINGS! Hosted by Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and with our podcast partner Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN where you get sports takes for the fan, from the fan! _____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ Our YouTube live shows can be found here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell joins the show to talk about the upcoming season; How to avoid regression; The Vikings culture under leadership; KOC on his dad's involvement in his life; In-game adjustments and KOC's favorite romantic comedy movies; Plus a Random Viking of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has to get his next defensive coordinator right; Latest candidates to get the job; Quarterback succession plans and more on Purple Access. 

Minnesota Vikings feedback on Kevin O'Connell being snubbed for coach of the year; Vikings overpaying at the wrong positions; Show feedback positive and negative; How the Vikings can fix their defense; (21:00) Why Minnesota Twins traded for Michael A. Taylor as a viable backup CF to Byron Buxton; Declan Twins season ticket update

Welcome to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. As the Vikings begin their offseason, we figured we would bring in longtime Twin Cities sports reporter Mark Rosen to the show to get his take on all things purple. Mark joins Tatum Everett, Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson to recap the wildcard loss to New York, season long trends that proved costly in the playoff game, the upcoming roster questions, and what the team needs to do to "right the ship" this offseason to improve on Head Coach Kevin O'Connell's inaugural season. All of this and more is in Episode 198 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minnesota Vikings fired Defensive Coordinator Ed Donatell after one season, but Henry Lake wonders if this is a move that Head Coach Kevin O'Connell really wanted to make.

Welcome to the Season Finale edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. The New York Giants defeated the Minnesota Vikings at U.S Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon 31-24, bringing the Vikings season to a close. The Giants running game was the difference and both Saquon Barkley and Daniel Jones were the difference makers. Daniel threw for 301 yards and 2 passing touchdowns, but also added 78 rushing yards on 17 carries. Barkley only had 9 carries for 53 yards rushing, but hit pay dirt twice, including the game winning score halfway through the 4th Quarter. The Vikings bright spots on Sunday included another big game from Tight End T.J. Hockenson versus the Giants, who finished with 10 receptions for 129 receiving yards. Kirk Cousins finished the game 31 of 39 passing for 273 yards, 2 passing touchdowns, and a rushing score for 1 yard. The two passing touchdowns went to K.J. Osborn and Irv Smith Jr. Dalvin Cook led the rushing attack for the Vikings with 60 yards on 15 carries. It was an unfortunate end to a memorable season, but the team proved that they're poised for a bright future after the inaugural season with Head Coach Kevin O'Connell at the helm comes to a close. Paul Allen puts a bow on the season by breaking down what went right for the NY Giants on Sunday, the upcoming offseason, and the Vikings offensive standouts during the 2022 season. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber also go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the final episode of the Vikings Postgame Report for the 2022-23 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell HAS to take control of his team after their season-ending loss to the New York Giants; Vikings couldn't stop Daniel Jones; What KOC can do to be better going forward; Vikings defense needs an overhaul; T.J. Hockenson with a big game; Kirk Cousins future with the Vikings; Vikings plans going forward at defensive coordinators.

Welcome to the regular season finale of the Vikings Postgame Report from Soldier Field. The Minnesota Vikings led wire-to-wire in Chicago, capping off their thirteenth win of the season, the most since 2017. The first half of the game saw many Vikings starters in the game, including K.J. Osborn who had a stellar 5 receptions for 117 yards total. Alexander Mattison made the most of his 10 carries, finishing with 54 yards and 2 rushing touchdowns. Overall, the Vikings Offense finished the day with 482 total yards. Defensively, Patrick Jones II notched another sack, both Patrick Peterson and Duke Shelley snagged interceptions, and Josh Metellus recorded three pass deflections. It was a well-rounded effort in all phases and the Vikings now switch their sights to hosting a playoff game next week at U.S. Bank Stadium. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich put a bow on the regular season from Soldier Field, including: reflecting on the successful regular season for both Kevin O'Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the storylines for our upcoming playoff game at U.S. Bank Stadium, the current health status of key playmakers going into next week, Kirk Cousins keys to success, and the necessity for everyone to raise their game starting now for the upcoming playoff run. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber also go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the final 2022-23 regular season edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the playoffs right around the corner, we thought it to be the perfect time to revisit The Playmaker's chat with Minnesota Vikings star WR Justin Jefferson! Recorded prior to this season, what was he right about? Playmaker & JJ discuss his MVP Odds, adapting to new Head Coach Kevin O'Connell's offense, thoughts on Kirk Cousins, how he felt seeing his former LSU teammates Joe Burrow & Ja'Marr Chase go to the Super Bowl, how he feels about the Vikings, aspirations to be the top receiver this year, his Top Five Best Receiver List, the "Griddy", and more!

Can Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell learn from his mistakes; KOC's problems on short-to-go situations; Why does the Vikings offense stall out for at least a quarter per game; Kirk Cousins criticism and more Vikings feedback on Purple Daily.

Can Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell learn from his mistakes; KOC's problems on short-to-go situations; Why does the Vikings offense stall out for at least a quarter per game; Kirk Cousins criticism and more Vikings feedback on Purple Daily.

Welcome to the Week 17 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. It was a rough start to 2023 for the Vikings, as they were overrun and unable to recover from early mistakes at Lambeau Field on Sunday afternoon. The first half saw a host of errors that gave Green Bay a comfortable lead, including: a pick six, a kick return touchdown, a Tonyan touchdown reception, and a doinked in 56-yard Mason Crosby field goal at the buzzer, leaving the Vikings in a 27 - 3 hole. The Vikings Offense moved the ball a bit better to start the second half, but a series of costly turnovers and subsequent conversions by Green Bay saw the game continue to get out of hand. A few bright spots included Jalen Nailor scoring his first career touchdown midway through the fourth-quarter, K.J. Osborn grabbing a late touchdown toss from Mullens, and Josh Metellus blocking his second punt in as many weeks. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown what happened today, including: the impact of the Offensive injuries during today's game, the inability to get Thielen or Jefferson going in a meaningful way, the losses current impact on our playoff position, and an overview of the key issues that need to be cleaned up as the squad looks to finish off the regular season in Chicago and head into the playoffs. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber also go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the Week 17 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Week 16 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. Tell me if you've heard this before? It was another back-and-forth game and the Vikings needed another last second score to secure the victory. This time, Greg Joseph stepped in to hit a Vikings record 61-yard field goal and the Vikings improved to 12-3. The Vikings Offense saw a host of memorable moments today, including: Justin Jefferson passing Randy Moss for the most yards by a Vikings receiver in a single season (1,623 so far this season), Dalvin Cook moved up to third all-time rushing in Vikings history, and T.J. Hockenson caught 13 receptions for 109 yards and 2 touchdowns. Kirk Cousins finished the day, completing 34-of-48 passes, for 299 yards, and 3 touchdowns. Justin Jefferson's record setting day finished with an individual stat line of 12 receptions, 133 yards and a TD. Defense and Special Teams also stepped up and did their part: Patrick Peterson had a key interception in the Fourth Quarter, Danielle Hunter had 2 sacks, D.J. Wonnum and Khyiris Tonga shared a QB sack, Brian Asamoah II snagged a fumble recovery, and Josh Metellus had a punt block that setup the Justin Jefferson Touchdown. Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber recap the Christmas Eve present from U.S. Bank Stadium, including: Kirk Cousins making plays in the face of pressure at another level, another single score finish becoming a trend not a mirage, T.J. Hockenson's impact on this Offense, the Defense being opportunistic when it matters most, and the discussion about getting key players healthy before the big playoff push. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber also go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the Week 16 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report from a jubilant U.S. Bank Stadium. The cardiac kids did it again... this time with the largest comeback in NFL history. After a host of errors and untimely mistakes, including a blocked punt for a touchdown and a Pick 6 the wrong way, the Indianapolis Colts jumped out to a 33-0 lead at halftime. The 3rd Quarter is when the Vikings went to work... The Vikings 5 touchdowns in the 2nd Half and a successful two-point conversion attempt tied the game with 2:15 left in regulation. The five offensive touchdowns were scored by K.J. Osborn, C.J. Ham, Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, and Dalvin Cook. After a back-and-forth Overtime period, Greg Joseph iced the game with :03 seconds left and clinched the NFC North Championship for the team. K.J. Osborn led the way on offense with a career-high 157 receiving yards on ten receptions. Justin Jefferson also passed the century mark, finishing the game with 12 receptions for 123 receiving yards and a touchdown. Kirk Cousins captained the comeback, finishing the game: 34-of-54, 460 yards passing, 4 touchdown passes and 2 interceptions.  Dalvin Cook had a key 64-yard touchdown reception and finished the game with a combined 190 yards and a receiving touchdown. Defensively, the squad buckled down and held the Colts to only 3 points in the second half. Highlights included Eric Kendricks, Danielle Hunter, and Za'Darius Smith combining for three sacks and Chandon Sullivan recovering a key fumble in the 4th Quarter. A spent Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the improbable win, including: breaking down the miscues early, the team's resiliency in the 2nd Half, Kirk Cousins gawdy stat line, K.J. Osborn's kickstart of a 3rd Quarter touchdown, Cook's will propelling him to a key touchdown, and the need to refocus going into the Christmas Eve game next Saturday versus the New York Giants. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the historic Week 15 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Week 14 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings fall 34-23 to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday afternoon and slipped to 10-3. There was a ton of offense in this game, especially in the 2nd-half. Justin Jefferson broke the Vikings franchise record for receiving yards in a single game, hauling in 10 receptions for 213 yards. Sammy White's single game receiving record of 210 yards had stood since 1976. Kirk Cousins finished the game 31-of-41 for 425 passing yards, 2 passing TD's and took three sacks. The running game for the Vikings never got going and only amassed 22 total yards in the game. Detroit's Offense ended up racking up 464 total yards: 134 on the ground, 330 through the air. Jared Goff completed passes to 9 different receivers and finished the game 27-of-39 passing, 330 yards, and 3 passing touchdowns. The Lions running game saw 6 different rushers combine for 134 yards on the ground and helped control the time of possession advantage for Detroit. Overall, the Lions took advantage of costly mistakes by Minnesota and came out the victor for their fifth win in six weeks. Paul Allen and Gabe Henderson break down what went wrong in the Motor City, including: the Vikings slow start, the Lions aggressive play calling, the crazy stats line for both teams, the Vikings ability to still clinch the division at home this Saturday, and the keys to the red-hot Detroit Lions. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the Week 14 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Week 13 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings hang on to improve to 10-2 on a 27-22 victory over the New York Jets. The Vikings jumped out to a 20-3 lead in the 2nd Quarter, but the Jets climbed back into the game on five Greg Zuerlein field goals and a late goal line touchdown by Quarterback Mike White. Mike White had a very big yardage game, finishing 31-of-57 passing for 369 yards and two interceptions. The Vikings defense closed out the victory on a 4-down stop, capped off by Cam Bynum's interception in the endzone in the dying seconds of the game.  The Vikings Defense finished the day with 2 interceptions (Harrison Smith & Cam Bynum), a sack by Patrick Jones II, 8 QB Hits and 13 pass deflections. On the flip side, the offense saw Dalvin Cook lead the way in the running game with 86 yards and a rushing touchdown. Alexander Mattison also crossed the goal stripe in the 2nd Quarter for the other Vikings rushing score for the day. In total, the Vikings finished the game with 128 rushing yards on 29 attempts. Justin Jefferson was 1-of-8 receivers to catch a pass in the game and finished the day with 7 receptions, 45 yards and a touchdown in the 4th Quarter, which was the difference in the game. Kirk Cousins saw tough sledding all day by the physical Jets Defense, finishing the game going 21-of-35, 173 passing yards, 1 passing touchdown and 2 sacks. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich look at how the Vikings Offense has run the defensive gauntlet over the last few weeks, the necessity of leaning on the running game today, the playoff implications of the Lions game next week, the bright spots for the Jets on both offense and defense, Kirk Cousins' 'tough guy' day, and the continual ways this team succeeds in one score games. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the Week 13 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Thanksgiving edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings beat the New England Patriots 33-26 at U.S. Bank Stadium, in a back-and-forth affair. Justin Jefferson did what he does and broke another record tonight. Justin passed Randy Moss' NFL record for the most yards by a receiver in the first 3 years of a career (4,186 total yards). Justin finished the game with 9 receptions, 139 receiving yards and a touchdown. Kirk Cousins finished his night completing 30 of 37 tosses, 299 yards passing, and threw touchdown passes to T.J. Hockenson, Justin Jefferson, and Adam Thielen. Thielen moved up to 3rd all time in Vikings history with his 52nd receiving touchdown of his career. Defensively, Russ Blacklock, Jordan Hicks, and Danielle Hunter all recorded sacks on Mac Jones. All three phases of the game did work, as Kene Nwangwu hit his 3rd kick return TD of his career, running a for 97-yard kickoff in the 3rd quarter for pay dirt. The Vikings improve to 9-2 and look forward to a long weekend before facing the Jets on Dec. 4th at U.S. Bank Stadium. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich look at what the Vikings did to get back to their winning ways tonight, Justin Jefferson's impressive historic performance, the Vikings offensive output versus the Pats top tier defense, and Kirk Cousins' decisive decision making. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the Week 12 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Vikings didn't show up to their own house after suffering a "Buffalo hangover". Recap and stats from the Dallas game. DJ says what he is all thankful for in a Vikings version, and asks listeners to send in theirs as well. A look to the Vikings short week as they play on thanksgiving (which DJ thinks the short week is a good thing). Clip of Head Coach Kevin O'Connell's post game press conference after the loss. DJ is on "Bird watch" as he talks about his opinion of the Philly Eagles again and how they struggled against another mid to bottom team of the leauge again this week. Let's put that game behind us and focus on Bellicheck and the Patriots and celebrate with a turkey leg on Thursday night! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hhsportscast-4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hhsportscast-4/support

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 40-3 in a lopsided affair at U.S. Bank Field on Sunday afternoon. The Cowboys utilized their run game to control the clock and Dak Prescott was efficient, going 22 of 25 for 276 yards passing and 2 touchdowns. In total, the Cowboys out gained the Vikings in yardage 458 to 183. The Vikings will need to forget this game quickly, as they welcome in the New England Patriots this Thanksgiving night. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich try to dissect the ramifications of what happened in the game, including: how the Cowboys reacted to their loss in Green Bay, the need for the Vikings to flip their focus on to the Patriots Thursday night, the efficiency of the Cowboys' offense, and the key to having the locker room lean on their veterans to not let this loss compound moving forward. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the Week 11 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unbelievable. You're tuned into the Vikings Postgame Report and we're trying to catch our breath. The Vikings battled the Bills in Buffalo in a spine tingler. The Purple were down by 17 points with 1 minute left in the 3rd Quarter and staged an unbelievable comeback. The Vikings won the game after Greg Joseph hit a 33-yard field goal in OT and Patrick Peterson sealed the game with an endzone interception late in overtime. Your Vikings move to an 8-1 record and face the Dallas Cowboys at U.S. Bank Stadium next Sunday. There were a ton of notable performances: Kirk Cousins saw his first +300-yard passing game of the season and finished the day going 30-of-50, with 357 yards passing, 1 TD, 2 INT, and 12 yards rushing. Justin Jefferson had a monster of a day finishing with 10 receptions for 193 yards and 1 touchdown, including an improbable one-handed grab that will be added to his long highlight reel. Dalvin Cook ripped off an 81-yard rushing touchdown, 119 total yards on the ground, and 146 all-purpose yards in a gutty performance. The Defense proved once again to be opportunistic, with 2 Interceptions by Patrick Peterson, Eric Kendricks recovering a crucial endzone fumble for a touchdown and sacks by both Danielle Hunter and Za'Darius Smith. It was a statement win and one to surely catapult us into the second half of the regular season. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich try to process everything that happened in today's game, including: the 'who's next?' mentality of this roster, Duke Shelley's crucial play late, the implications of this statement win, Dalvin Cook's performance late in the contest, and look ahead at the slate of games coming up in the next month. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the Week 10 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to another victorious edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings continued their trend of finishing close games by outscoring the Commanders 13-7 in the 4th quarter and winning the game 20-17. The Commanders Defense gave the Vikings fits, but the Vikings Offense methodically moved the ball in the 4th Quarter and the Vikings Defense capitalized on mistakes by Taylor Heinicke down the stretch. WR Justin Jefferson caught his first TD pass since Week 1 of the season on the opening drive and finished the game with 7 receptions for 155 yards, a receiving TD, and 10 rushing yards. Newly acquired Tight End T.J. Hockenson jumped into-the-mix catching all 9 targets for 70 receiving yards. Dalvin Cook had 57 all-purpose yards and the critical one-handed receiving TD in the 4th Quarter. Quarterback Kirk Cousins finished the game 22-of-40, 265 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, 1 INT and 2 sacks.  Defensively, the Line was making Heinicke uncomfortable all day, finishing the game with 3 sacks, 7 QB hits, and 7 pass defections. Danielle Hunter finished the game with a bunch of 'Terrible Two's': 2 sacks, 2 QB hits and 2 tackles for loss.  Other notable defensive stars, include: D.J. Wonnum with the 3rd sack of the game, Harrison Smith added in yet another Interception on the season, and Jordan Hicks finished the game with 10 combined tackles. Kicker Greg Joseph hit his two 4th-Quarter Field Goal attempts inside the Redzone and added in two Extra Points to remain perfect on the day. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich react to everything that happened in today's tight finish, including: why the Vikings resiliency has lead to them being 6-0 in one-score games, Cousins' performance in his return to Washington, and Hockenson's effect in this Offense. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the Week 9 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. Your Minnesota Vikings make it five-in-a-row and improve to 6-1 in a 34-26 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Za'Darius Smith led the defensive charge with 3 sacks, as the Vikings Defense and Special Teams combined for a four sack, 3 turnover effort. Safeties Harrison Smith and Cam Bynum both added interceptions in the second half and the Vikings Defense was able to close out the game with a sack on Kyler Murray as time expired. Overall, the Vikings Defense stepped up when the team needed it most. Offensively, Kirk Cousins went 24 of 36 for 232 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns and had a 17-yard rushing touchdown to start of today's scoring. Both TE Johnny Mundt and WR K.J. Osborn caught touchdown passes and Justin Jefferson finished the day with 6 receptions for 98 receiving yards. Dalvin got cooking and finished the day with 141 all-purpose yards and a rushing touchdown. It was a tough fought game, but the Purple improve to keep their winning streak alive. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich review everything they saw today from U.S. Bank Stadium, including: the Vikings finding a way to win exciting games week-to-week, the impact of Za'Darius Smith this season, Cousins' overall play making decisions today, and the current state of our Special Teams unit.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the Week 8 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. Your Minnesota Vikings improve to 5-1, outlasting the Miami Dolphins, 24-16. The win was a good way to go into the upcoming Bye Week, giving this team more positive momentum leading into the rest of the season. The Dolphins outgained the Vikings in multiple categories, including: total yards, time of possession and first downs. That being said, the biggest differences in the game proved to be the turnover battle (Vikings +3) and the numerous Dolphins penalties (10-97 yds) throughout. The Dolphins Defense made it uncomfortable today, sacking Kirk Cousins three times and holding the Vikings Offense to only 234 total yards. Kirk went 20-30 passing for 175-yards and 2 passing touchdowns. Jefferson led the team in receiving yards (6 rec - 107 yards) and both Adam Thielen and Irv Smith Jr. hit pay dirt in the game. Dalvin Cook had a frustrating game until he was able to close out the game with his 53-yard scamper late in the 4th. Cook finished with 83 total yards and a rushing score. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich review everything they saw today from Hard Rock Stadium, including: the importance of the Vikings Special Teams play, Cam Bynum stepping up, the Defensive key to controlling both Miami QB's, and the keys to getting ready for Arizona coming out of the Bye Week.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the Week 6 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Purple Friday and welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett welcome The Power Trip Morning Show's Paul "Meatsauce" Lambert to the show, to preview the big Sunday tilt versus the Dolphins down in Miami. Paul discusses the importance of stacking up game winning drives, using Miami as a litmus test on how good this team really is, why putting pressure on the Dolphins rookie QB is a must, and a long-term record prediction on where the Vikings may finish the 2022 regular season. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell joins from his Friday press conference and Gabe and Tatum discuss their 'One Big Talking Point' going into the game. All of this and more is in Episode 173 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Purple Friday and welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett welcome The Power Trip Morning Show's Paul "Meatsauce" Lambert to the show, to preview the big Sunday tilt versus the Dolphins down in Miami. Paul discusses the importance of stacking up game winning drives, using Miami as a litmus test on how good this team really is, why putting pressure on the Dolphins rookie QB is a must, and a long-term record prediction on where the Vikings may finish the 2022 regular season. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell joins from his Friday press conference and Gabe and Tatum discuss their 'One Big Talking Point' going into the game. All of this and more is in Episode 173 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Pat, AQ Shipley, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night's Monday Night Football shootout between the Raiders and the Chiefs, how the Chiefs are once again, still the Chiefs, what the Raiders are, coaching decisions made, and much more before diving into the rest of the big stories around the NFL as we prepare for week 6. Joining the progrum on behalf of Quaker Oats is 2x Super Bowl Champion, Super Bowl MVP, co-host of The Manning Cast, future Hall of Famer, Eli Manning to chat about what he's doing to curb hunger in America, his thoughts on last night's game, if the Giants are a team to take seriously moving forward, and who is going to win the Super Bowl (25:28-37:36). Next, Head Coach of the Minnesota Vikings, Kevin O'Connell joins the progrum to chat about his great start with the Vikings, how he's unlocked the offense, what changes have come with being a Head Coach, and much more (40:10-52:39). Later, 2x Super Bowl Champion, member of the Patriots' All-2010's Team, current Los Angeles Charger, Kyle Van Noy joins the show to chat about life as a Charger, his thoughts on Brandon Staley going for it on 4th down, how this year is different from years past in his career, and more (1:02:52-1:16:46). Lastly, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, 4x MVP, proprietor of the Aaron Rodgers Book Club, Green Bay Packers Quarterback, Aaron Rodgers joins the progrum to chat about the tough loss against the Giants in London, his thought on the trip across the pond, Wink Martindale's defense, why the overreactions don't bother anyone, the expectations as a Green Bay Packer, and much more before unveiling this week's book (1:42:59-2:21:01). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all you. See you tomorrow, cheers.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell is NFL coach of the year; O'Connell is the *fifth* best thing to ever happen to Kirk Cousins; Winning is winning and you shouldn't have to apologize for it; Pie chart of praise; Packers Vent Line is back; Vikings nitpicks on special teams, Ed Donatell and lack of 2nd half scoring; Plus, what are you doing guy on this Victory Monday.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett are joined by Voice of the Bears, Jeff Joniak. Jeff opens up about the Bears new direction in 2022, what he likes about the running game versus the Vikings on Sunday, and the progression of Justin Fields as their leader in Chicago. Plus, Gabe and Tatum discuss the potential fallout from playing last week in London, each give their "One Big Talking Point" against the Bears, and Head Coach Kevin O'Connell joins for his Friday Press Conference to give his final thoughts before the tilt at U.S. Bank Stadium. All of this and more is in Episode 171 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett are joined by Voice of the Bears, Jeff Joniak. Jeff opens up about the Bears new direction in 2022, what he likes about the running game versus the Vikings on Sunday, and the progression of Justin Fields as their leader in Chicago. Plus, Gabe and Tatum discuss the potential fallout from playing last week in London, each give their "One Big Talking Point" against the Bears, and Head Coach Kevin O'Connell joins for his Friday Press Conference to give his final thoughts before the tilt at U.S. Bank Stadium. All of this and more is in Episode 171 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. Greg Joseph's five field goals propel the Vikings to a 3 - 1 record this season as the Minnesota Vikings get the win 28-25. Joseph's field goals from 28, 36, 24, 46, and 47 yards gave him a new personal record of five made kicks in a single game. Overall, Special Teams had a big day: Ryan Wright threw a 13-yard pass to Jalen Nailor on a fake punt that helped keep the drive alive and setup Joseph for his 4th field goal of the day and Kris Boyd recovered a punt fumble in the 3rd Quarter that lead to points. The Vikings Offense generated 344 yards on Sunday, lead by Kirk Cousins 273 yards passing with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Justin Jefferson balled out and did "The Griddy" after hauling in 10 receptions for 147 yards, as well scoring on a three-yard rushing touchdown. Collectively, the running game had 81-yards on the ground as the tough Saints Defense made getting down field difficult all day. Defensively, the guys generated a fumble, two sacks and three quarterback hits on Andy Dalton. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown what they say today in the "spine tingler" from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go "Between The Lines" presented by Gatorade, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, and Ron Johnson rounds out the show with his "3 Takes" right here on the Week 4 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. Greg Joseph's five field goals propel the Vikings to a 3 - 1 record this season as the Minnesota Vikings get the win 28-25. Joseph's field goals from 28, 36, 24, 46, and 47 yards gave him a new personal record of five made kicks in a single game. Overall, Special Teams had a big day: Ryan Wright threw a 13-yard pass to Jalen Nailor on a fake punt that helped keep the drive alive and setup Joseph for his 4th field goal of the day and Kris Boyd recovered a punt fumble in the 3rd Quarter that lead to points. The Vikings Offense generated 344 yards on Sunday, lead by Kirk Cousins 273 yards passing with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Justin Jefferson balled out and did "The Griddy" after hauling in 10 receptions for 147 yards, as well scoring on a three-yard rushing touchdown. Collectively, the running game had 81-yards on the ground as the tough Saints Defense made getting down field difficult all day. Defensively, the guys generated a fumble, two sacks and three quarterback hits on Andy Dalton. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown what they say today in the "spine tingler" from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go "Between The Lines" presented by Gatorade, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, and Ron Johnson rounds out the show with his "3 Takes" right here on the Week 4 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. Greg Joseph's five field goals propel the Vikings to a 3 - 1 record this season as the Minnesota Vikings get the win 28-25. Joseph's field goals from 28, 36, 24, 46, and 47 yards gave him a new personal record of five made kicks in a single game. Overall, Special Teams had a big day: Ryan Wright threw a 13-yard pass to Jalen Nailor on a fake punt that helped keep the drive alive and setup Joseph for his 4th field goal of the day and Kris Boyd recovered a punt fumble in the 3rd Quarter that lead to points. The Vikings Offense generated 344 yards on Sunday, lead by Kirk Cousins 273 yards passing with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Justin Jefferson balled out and did "The Griddy" after hauling in 10 receptions for 147 yards, as well scoring on a three-yard rushing touchdown. Collectively, the running game had 81-yards on the ground as the tough Saints Defense made getting down field difficult all day. Defensively, the guys generated a fumble, two sacks and three quarterback hits on Andy Dalton. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown what they say today in the "spine tingler" from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go "Between The Lines" presented by Gatorade, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, and Ron Johnson rounds out the show with his "3 Takes" right here on the Week 4 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report.  It was another chapter in the latest slugfest between your Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions. The Vikings get it done, 28 - 24, on a late 28-yard touchdown reception by WR K.J. Osborn. It was a bend-not-break effort and the Vikings running game kept the offense moving after the Lions jumped out to a 14 - 0 lead in the first half. Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison and C.J. Ham combined for 155 total yards and 2 rushing touchdowns. QB Kirk Cousins finished his day: 24 of 41, 260 yards passing, 2 passing TD's and 1 sack.  WR Adam Thielen did his part by moving the sticks and capitalizing on a Second Quarter 1-yard touchdown reception.  Thielen finished with 6 receptions for 61 yards and 1 receiving touchdown. It was his 50th career touchdown reception, tying him with Vikings Legend Sammy White for fourth most in franchise history. K.J. Osborn finished as the leading receiver with 5 receptions for 73 yards and the game winning score.  Defensively, the Vikings gave up 14 points to the Lions in just over a quarter and then stiffened up to only allow 10 points for the rest of the game. The Vikings turned over the Lions on downs twice, had 7 passes defensed and forced the Lions into three 40+ yard field goals, two of which they missed. Safety Josh Metellus secured the game with an interception at the Vikings 5-yard line and Kirk Cousins knelt the ball to run out the clock. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich break down the keys to the thrilling victory, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell gives his thoughts at his postgame press conference, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, and Ron Johnson shares his 'Three Takes' to round out the show. It's all in the Week 3 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report.  It was another chapter in the latest slugfest between your Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions. The Vikings get it done, 28 - 24, on a late 28-yard touchdown reception by WR K.J. Osborn. It was a bend-not-break effort and the Vikings running game kept the offense moving after the Lions jumped out to a 14 - 0 lead in the first half. Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison and C.J. Ham combined for 155 total yards and 2 rushing touchdowns. QB Kirk Cousins finished his day: 24 of 41, 260 yards passing, 2 passing TD's and 1 sack.  WR Adam Thielen did his part by moving the sticks and capitalizing on a Second Quarter 1-yard touchdown reception.  Thielen finished with 6 receptions for 61 yards and 1 receiving touchdown. It was his 50th career touchdown reception, tying him with Vikings Legend Sammy White for fourth most in franchise history. K.J. Osborn finished as the leading receiver with 5 receptions for 73 yards and the game winning score.  Defensively, the Vikings gave up 14 points to the Lions in just over a quarter and then stiffened up to only allow 10 points for the rest of the game. The Vikings turned over the Lions on downs twice, had 7 passes defensed and forced the Lions into three 40+ yard field goals, two of which they missed. Safety Josh Metellus secured the game with an interception at the Vikings 5-yard line and Kirk Cousins knelt the ball to run out the clock. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich break down the keys to the thrilling victory, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell gives his thoughts at his postgame press conference, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, and Ron Johnson shares his 'Three Takes' to round out the show. It's all in the Week 3 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report.  It was another chapter in the latest slugfest between your Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions. The Vikings get it done, 28 - 24, on a late 28-yard touchdown reception by WR K.J. Osborn. It was a bend-not-break effort and the Vikings running game kept the offense moving after the Lions jumped out to a 14 - 0 lead in the first half. Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison and C.J. Ham combined for 155 total yards and 2 rushing touchdowns. QB Kirk Cousins finished his day: 24 of 41, 260 yards passing, 2 passing TD's and 1 sack.  WR Adam Thielen did his part by moving the sticks and capitalizing on a Second Quarter 1-yard touchdown reception.  Thielen finished with 6 receptions for 61 yards and 1 receiving touchdown. It was his 50th career touchdown reception, tying him with Vikings Legend Sammy White for fourth most in franchise history. K.J. Osborn finished as the leading receiver with 5 receptions for 73 yards and the game winning score.  Defensively, the Vikings gave up 14 points to the Lions in just over a quarter and then stiffened up to only allow 10 points for the rest of the game. The Vikings turned over the Lions on downs twice, had 7 passes defensed and forced the Lions into three 40+ yard field goals, two of which they missed. Safety Josh Metellus secured the game with an interception at the Vikings 5-yard line and Kirk Cousins knelt the ball to run out the clock. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich break down the keys to the thrilling victory, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell gives his thoughts at his postgame press conference, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, and Ron Johnson shares his 'Three Takes' to round out the show. It's all in the Week 3 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Friday edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. It's Lions week, so Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett brought in Michigan native Ron Johnson to breakdown Sunday's matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium. Ron dishes on his M Club Hall of Fame induction at the University of Minnesota, what it means to be 'Detroit Tough', why Head Coach Dan Campbell has this team headed in the right direction, answers some 'rapid fire' hot topics, and gives his keys to victory for the Vikings this Sunday.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell answers questions at his Friday press conference. All of this and more is on Episode 167 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Friday edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. It's Lions week, so Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett brought in Michigan native Ron Johnson to breakdown Sunday's matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium. Ron dishes on his M Club Hall of Fame induction at the University of Minnesota, what it means to be 'Detroit Tough', why Head Coach Dan Campbell has this team headed in the right direction, answers some 'rapid fire' hot topics, and gives his keys to victory for the Vikings this Sunday.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell answers questions at his Friday press conference. All of this and more is on Episode 167 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. Week 2 saw the Vikings on prime time on Monday Night Football in a late-night affair in Philadelphia. The Eagles outsprinted the Vikings 24 to 7, as all points were scored in the first half of the game. Philadelphia amassed 486 all-purpose yards, while the Vikings finished their night with just 264 yards. QB Kirk Cousins 3 interceptions dampened any momentum the offense tried to generate, as he finished with 241 combined yards of offense and one touchdown toss. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts took advantage of his opportunities, finishing with a combined 390 yards of offense, 3 touchdowns and an INT. Bright spots for Minnesota included Patrick Peterson blocking a field goal and LB Jordan Hicks snagging an INT, but ultimately neither opportunity led to points on the board for the purple. Vikings Tight End Irv Smith Jr. had the lone touchdown for the Vikings offense, as Cousins connected with him on a 2-yard pass in the 2nd quarter. In the end, the Vikings didn't finish drives or put enough points on the board to win. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich break down what went wrong and where they think the team needs to shore up their deficiencies before Detroit comes to town this Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Also hear from Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and QB Kirk Cousins as they address the media in their postgame press conferences, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go Between The Lines fueled by Gatorade, and Ron Johnson gives his 3 Takes on tonight's loss. All of this and more is in the Week 2 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. Week 2 saw the Vikings on prime time on Monday Night Football in a late-night affair in Philadelphia. The Eagles outsprinted the Vikings 24 to 7, as all points were scored in the first half of the game. Philadelphia amassed 486 all-purpose yards, while the Vikings finished their night with just 264 yards. QB Kirk Cousins 3 interceptions dampened any momentum the offense tried to generate, as he finished with 241 combined yards of offense and one touchdown toss. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts took advantage of his opportunities, finishing with a combined 390 yards of offense, 3 touchdowns and an INT. Bright spots for Minnesota included Patrick Peterson blocking a field goal and LB Jordan Hicks snagging an INT, but ultimately neither opportunity led to points on the board for the purple. Vikings Tight End Irv Smith Jr. had the lone touchdown for the Vikings offense, as Cousins connected with him on a 2-yard pass in the 2nd quarter. In the end, the Vikings didn't finish drives or put enough points on the board to win. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich break down what went wrong and where they think the team needs to shore up their deficiencies before Detroit comes to town this Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Also hear from Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and QB Kirk Cousins as they address the media in their postgame press conferences, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go Between The Lines fueled by Gatorade, and Ron Johnson gives his 3 Takes on tonight's loss. All of this and more is in the Week 2 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. Week 2 saw the Vikings on prime time on Monday Night Football in a late-night affair in Philadelphia. The Eagles outsprinted the Vikings 24 to 7, as all points were scored in the first half of the game. Philadelphia amassed 486 all-purpose yards, while the Vikings finished their night with just 264 yards. QB Kirk Cousins 3 interceptions dampened any momentum the offense tried to generate, as he finished with 241 combined yards of offense and one touchdown toss. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts took advantage of his opportunities, finishing with a combined 390 yards of offense, 3 touchdowns and an INT. Bright spots for Minnesota included Patrick Peterson blocking a field goal and LB Jordan Hicks snagging an INT, but ultimately neither opportunity led to points on the board for the purple. Vikings Tight End Irv Smith Jr. had the lone touchdown for the Vikings offense, as Cousins connected with him on a 2-yard pass in the 2nd quarter. In the end, the Vikings didn't finish drives or put enough points on the board to win. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich break down what went wrong and where they think the team needs to shore up their deficiencies before Detroit comes to town this Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Also hear from Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and QB Kirk Cousins as they address the media in their postgame press conferences, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go Between The Lines fueled by Gatorade, and Ron Johnson gives his 3 Takes on tonight's loss. All of this and more is in the Week 2 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. Week 2 saw the Vikings on prime time on Monday Night Football in a late-night affair in Philadelphia. The Eagles outsprinted the Vikings 24 to 7, as all points were scored in the first half of the game. Philadelphia amassed 486 all-purpose yards, while the Vikings finished their night with just 264 yards. QB Kirk Cousins 3 interceptions dampened any momentum the offense tried to generate, as he finished with 241 combined yards of offense and one touchdown toss. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts took advantage of his opportunities, finishing with a combined 390 yards of offense, 3 touchdowns and an INT. Bright spots for Minnesota included Patrick Peterson blocking a field goal and LB Jordan Hicks snagging an INT, but ultimately neither opportunity led to points on the board for the purple. Vikings Tight End Irv Smith Jr. had the lone touchdown for the Vikings offense, as Cousins connected with him on a 2-yard pass in the 2nd quarter. In the end, the Vikings didn't finish drives or put enough points on the board to win. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich break down what went wrong and where they think the team needs to shore up their deficiencies before Detroit comes to town this Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Also hear from Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and QB Kirk Cousins as they address the media in their postgame press conferences, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go Between The Lines fueled by Gatorade, and Ron Johnson gives his 3 Takes on tonight's loss. All of this and more is in the Week 2 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. It's the final show before the Week 1 kickoff against Green Bay at U.S. Bank Stadium. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett bring Outside Linebackers Coach Mike Smith onto the show to preview this great opening matchup. Mike talks about his time at Green Bay, the chemistry working with Danielle Hunter and Za'Darius Smith, his goals as an effective coach, and what makes Aaron Rodgers tick. Gabe and Tatum also give their final takes on the big talkers going into the weekend and Head Coach Kevin O'Connell gives an injury report update from his Friday Press Conference. All of this and more is in Episode 163 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. It's the final show before the Week 1 kickoff against Green Bay at U.S. Bank Stadium. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett bring Outside Linebackers Coach Mike Smith onto the show to preview this great opening matchup. Mike talks about his time at Green Bay, the chemistry working with Danielle Hunter and Za'Darius Smith, his goals as an effective coach, and what makes Aaron Rodgers tick. Gabe and Tatum also give their final takes on the big talkers going into the weekend and Head Coach Kevin O'Connell gives an injury report update from his Friday Press Conference. All of this and more is in Episode 163 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. It's the final show before the Week 1 kickoff against Green Bay at U.S. Bank Stadium. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett bring Outside Linebackers Coach Mike Smith onto the show to preview this great opening matchup. Mike talks about his time at Green Bay, the chemistry working with Danielle Hunter and Za'Darius Smith, his goals as an effective coach, and what makes Aaron Rodgers tick. Gabe and Tatum also give their final takes on the big talkers going into the weekend and Head Coach Kevin O'Connell gives an injury report update from his Friday Press Conference. All of this and more is in Episode 163 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 1 is here! Yes, the 2022 NFL season is set to kickoff. What better way to begin for the Green Bay Packers than the renewal of a divisional rivalry. In Week 1, the Packers head to Minnesota for a new-look Vikings team. Many of the key players remain but with new Head Coach Kevin O'Connell at the helm. How will this change Minnesota's offensive game plan? What strategies could Green Bay employ in the secondary and the defense in general? Which pass-catcher will lead the Packers offense? Kyle and Jesse answer all these questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PFF's Mike Renner highlights some noteworthy topics on the eve of the 2022 NFL season (02:54), chats betting odds with PFF's Dr. Eric Eager (11:27), and the 2022 Vikings with Head Coach Kevin O'Connell (31:50). Also on this episode, Mike reviews American Underdog, the first installment of the Talkin' Ball movie club (49:51), and answers listener voicemails (01:09:47). Speakpipes: https://www.speakpipe.com/TalkinBall

On today's Dan Patrick Show, DP recaps NFL Cutdown day. There's some stats attached to a couple of the players released yesterday. Vikings new Head Coach Kevin O'Connell shares his outlook on his team going into this season. And Brady Quinn throws his hat in the rink to join us for our Dublin trip next August.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report! The Vikings finalized their 2022 Preseason, losing 23-13 to the Denver Broncos in the Mile High City. RB Bryant Koback punched in the lone TD rushing for a 1-yard score in the 2nd Quarter. Koback finished with 41 yards on 14 carries and a TD. WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette lead the team with 63 receiving yards on 3 receptions, including a 30 yard pass from QB Kellen Mond. Kicker Greg Joseph went 2-for-2 on field goals, including a 58-yard boot to start the 4th quarter. After it was all over, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell joined the media in his postgame press conference to talk about the next steps moving forward, as the team prepares to finalize their rosters in the coming days. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich join the Vikings Postgame Report to put a wrap on Preseason Game #3 by reflecting on what they've seen so far this preseason, debate the reception prospects of WR K.J. Osborn and TE Irv Smith Jr., try to gauge where the Defense currently stands, and they look at Zadarius Smith's potential in our new 3-4 defense. The Border Battle in Week 1 at U.S. Bank Stadium kicks off in just 2 weeks. All of this and more is here each and every week on the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report! The Vikings finalized their 2022 Preseason, losing 23-13 to the Denver Broncos in the Mile High City. RB Bryant Koback punched in the lone TD rushing for a 1-yard score in the 2nd Quarter. Koback finished with 41 yards on 14 carries and a TD. WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette lead the team with 63 receiving yards on 3 receptions, including a 30 yard pass from QB Kellen Mond. Kicker Greg Joseph went 2-for-2 on field goals, including a 58-yard boot to start the 4th quarter. After it was all over, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell joined the media in his postgame press conference to talk about the next steps moving forward, as the team prepares to finalize their rosters in the coming days. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich join the Vikings Postgame Report to put a wrap on Preseason Game #3 by reflecting on what they've seen so far this preseason, debate the reception prospects of WR K.J. Osborn and TE Irv Smith Jr., try to gauge where the Defense currently stands, and they look at Zadarius Smith's potential in our new 3-4 defense. The Border Battle in Week 1 at U.S. Bank Stadium kicks off in just 2 weeks. All of this and more is here each and every week on the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report! The Vikings finalized their 2022 Preseason, losing 23-13 to the Denver Broncos in the Mile High City. RB Bryant Koback punched in the lone TD rushing for a 1-yard score in the 2nd Quarter. Koback finished with 41 yards on 14 carries and a TD. WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette lead the team with 63 receiving yards on 3 receptions, including a 30 yard pass from QB Kellen Mond. Kicker Greg Joseph went 2-for-2 on field goals, including a 58-yard boot to start the 4th quarter. After it was all over, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell joined the media in his postgame press conference to talk about the next steps moving forward, as the team prepares to finalize their rosters in the coming days. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich join the Vikings Postgame Report to put a wrap on Preseason Game #3 by reflecting on what they've seen so far this preseason, debate the reception prospects of WR K.J. Osborn and TE Irv Smith Jr., try to gauge where the Defense currently stands, and they look at Zadarius Smith's potential in our new 3-4 defense. The Border Battle in Week 1 at U.S. Bank Stadium kicks off in just 2 weeks. All of this and more is here each and every week on the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report! The Vikings finalized their 2022 Preseason, losing 23-13 to the Denver Broncos in the Mile High City. RB Bryant Koback punched in the lone TD rushing for a 1-yard score in the 2nd Quarter. Koback finished with 41 yards on 14 carries and a TD. WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette lead the team with 63 receiving yards on 3 receptions, including a 30 yard pass from QB Kellen Mond. Kicker Greg Joseph went 2-for-2 on field goals, including a 58-yard boot to start the 4th quarter. After it was all over, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell joined the media in his postgame press conference to talk about the next steps moving forward, as the team prepares to finalize their rosters in the coming days. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich join the Vikings Postgame Report to put a wrap on Preseason Game #3 by reflecting on what they've seen so far this preseason, debate the reception prospects of WR K.J. Osborn and TE Irv Smith Jr., try to gauge where the Defense currently stands, and they look at Zadarius Smith's potential in our new 3-4 defense. The Border Battle in Week 1 at U.S. Bank Stadium kicks off in just 2 weeks. All of this and more is here each and every week on the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings drop their preseason opener in Las Vegas versus the Raiders 26 - 20. Check out all of the immediate reaction to the Vikings first preseason game, including: Head Coach Kevin O'Connell's first official game at the helm, the quarterback play of Mond and Mannion, the bright spots in the Special Teams unit and what the Vikings need to focus on to get ready for the rest of the preseason. All of this and more is in the Preseason Game #1 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings drop their preseason opener in Las Vegas versus the Raiders 26 - 20. Check out all of the immediate reaction to the Vikings first preseason game, including: Head Coach Kevin O'Connell's first official game at the helm, the quarterback play of Mond and Mannion, the bright spots in the Special Teams unit and what the Vikings need to focus on to get ready for the rest of the preseason. All of this and more is in the Preseason Game #1 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings drop their preseason opener in Las Vegas versus the Raiders 26 - 20. Check out all of the immediate reaction to the Vikings first preseason game, including: Head Coach Kevin O'Connell's first official game at the helm, the quarterback play of Mond and Mannion, the bright spots in the Special Teams unit and what the Vikings need to focus on to get ready for the rest of the preseason. All of this and more is in the Preseason Game #1 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings drop their preseason opener in Las Vegas versus the Raiders 26 - 20. Check out all of the immediate reaction to the Vikings first preseason game, including: Head Coach Kevin O'Connell's first official game at the helm, the quarterback play of Mond and Mannion, the bright spots in the Special Teams unit and what the Vikings need to focus on to get ready for the rest of the preseason. All of this and more is in the Preseason Game #1 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From La Costa Canyon High School, to San Diego State, to head coach of the Minnesota Vikings. He joined Gwynn & Chris to talk about taking over as head coach, and whether or not he remembers playing high school football with Skraby.

The final 2 years of the Mike Zimmer regiment have left a sour taste in the mouth of most Vikings fans recently. With a new General Manager and first year Head Coach Kevin O'Connell now in the building, does this team have what it takes to make it back to the playoffs and even challenge big brother Green Bay for the division? And are the sky high fantasy expectations for Justin Jefferson unrealistic or is he ready to take the league by storm? SKOL.

Chris Tomasson on Vikings new head coach Kevin O'Connell

With the 2022 Minnesota Vikings have lofty expectations, is new head coach Kevin O'Connell under more pressure than any rookie coach in recent memory? Timestamps: • (0:40) KOC Pressure • (7:25) Ed Ingram Signs • (11:15) JJ and Dalvin on PFF 50 • (17:08) Overrated Underrated • (23:07) Sloter Signs with Jaguars • (26:48) Playmakers • (31:49) Q&A A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast

Previewing the NFC North division 2022 win totals, predictions, and fantasy football advice. LineStar's Shannon Sommerville and Tyler Wiemann preview the NFC North division ahead of the 2022 - 2023 NFL season, recapping the offseason moves and looking at the NFL Futures betting market for the Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, and Green Bay Packers. -Could this be a breakout year for Justin Fields? -How will the Vikings offense look under new Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and what does it mean for fantasy owners? -Will Aaron Rodgers repeat as MVP? -Will the Packers remain the Kings of the NFC North? -NFC Futures 2022 betting tips and advice -NFL Future Bets Predictions - Which Bets to Make and Why!

Can Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell win NFL Coach of the Year; Why Vegas is betting on the Vikings overachieving in 2022; Characteristics from O'Connell that Judd noticed from OTAs; Latest Vikings news on Justin Jefferson being the best receiver in the NFL

Welcome to Episode 150 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Alumni Quarterback Matt Cassel joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to reminisce about his time here in Minnesota, his long friendship with Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and what it's like to have to absorb a new system as a quarterback. Producer Jay Nelson joins Gabe and Tatum to discuss the main talkers that have come out of the end of the 2022 offseason program, the overall vibe in the locker room so far, answering the big question of "How do you prefer to win games?", and Tatum's reflection on her first anniversary with the Vikings Organization. All of this and more is on Episode 150 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 150 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Alumni Quarterback Matt Cassel joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to reminisce about his time here in Minnesota, his long friendship with Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and what it's like to have to absorb a new system as a quarterback. Producer Jay Nelson joins Gabe and Tatum to discuss the main talkers that have come out of the end of the 2022 offseason program, the overall vibe in the locker room so far, answering the big question of "How do you prefer to win games?", and Tatum's reflection on her first anniversary with the Vikings Organization. All of this and more is on Episode 150 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 150 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Alumni Quarterback Matt Cassel joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to reminisce about his time here in Minnesota, his long friendship with Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and what it's like to have to absorb a new system as a quarterback. Producer Jay Nelson joins Gabe and Tatum to discuss the main talkers that have come out of the end of the 2022 offseason program, the overall vibe in the locker room so far, answering the big question of "How do you prefer to win games?", and Tatum's reflection on her first anniversary with the Vikings Organization. All of this and more is on Episode 150 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

What Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell brings to the Vikings that Mike Zimmer didn't bring; Starting with the offense; In-game situations; Relationship building; Not mentally ruining his kickers; Offensive line development and more!; Latest Vikings news

Playmaker calls his shot for the NBA Finals! PLUS, Mike is joined by superstar wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings - Justin Jefferson! Playmaker & the Jet discuss his MVP Odds, adapting to new Head Coach Kevin O'Connell's offense, how he feels about Kirk Cousins, his former LSU teammates Joe Burrow & Ja'Marr Chase going to the Super Bowl, how he feels about the Vikings, aspirations to be the top receiver this year, his Top Five Best Receiver List, the "Griddy", and more!

This week we warm up with Dan asking the team, what is your favourite sporting memory as either a player or a fan. Feel free to comment what your favourite sporting memory is. On this week's show in ‘The Huddle' we take a look at the Minnesota Vikings as they move in to the 2022 season with a new Head Coach, new GM and an improved defence after acquiring Za'Darius Smith from the Packers and using many of their draft picks on defence. The Vikings have the weapons on offence to be one of the top offences in the league, but it all depends on if Vikings QB1 Kirk Cousins can lead them to that position. In 2021, the Vikings missed the playoffs for the second straight season after going 8-9 but for the 2022 season the biggest question is how far can rookie Head Coach Kevin O'Connell take the Vikings in his first season at the Twin Cities?This week in “The Match” we have a look at two Wide Receivers on the move. After a busy offseason and many of the top WRs finding new homes, we take a look at Amari Cooper and his move from the Cowboys to the Browns. We also have a look at and compare Cooper's move to Juju Smith-Schuster's move from the Steelers to the Chiefs. Both players are going to a team who arguably has a better QB than their former QBs but often production doesn't replicate from team to team. We have a look at their 2021 seasons and who will have a bigger impact on their new teams in 2022. Who do you think will have more touchdowns in the 2022 season? To round the show in ‘Rapid Fire' we go around the NFL and review some of the best players in the league. This week we take a look at the Cornerback position. With many CBs on the move and many getting big money, which CB is the best in the league right now? ~ Dan, Lara, Alex & Riley 

We talked to the new leader of the Minnesota Vikings, Kevin O'Connell.

Vikings Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Miller, joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson on Episode 131 of the Minnesota Vikings podcast to talk about the processes surrounding the hiring of General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Head Coach Kevin O'Connell.  Andrew describes what these hires mean for the organization, the work that still needs to be done, the effect on the fans and the renewed energy going into the upcoming 2022 season. Tatum, Gabe and Producer Jay Nelson break down Kevin O'Connell's press conference, the change in philosophies moving forward, what the organization can look forward to from top-to-bottom with this new start and the next steps in the process for Kevin and Kwesi during the beginning of the 2022 offseason.  All of this and more is on Episode 131 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

Vikings Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Miller, joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson on Episode 131 of the Minnesota Vikings podcast to talk about the processes surrounding the hiring of General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Head Coach Kevin O'Connell.  Andrew describes what these hires mean for the organization, the work that still needs to be done, the effect on the fans and the renewed energy going into the upcoming 2022 season. Tatum, Gabe and Producer Jay Nelson break down Kevin O'Connell's press conference, the change in philosophies moving forward, what the organization can look forward to from top-to-bottom with this new start and the next steps in the process for Kevin and Kwesi during the beginning of the 2022 offseason.  All of this and more is on Episode 131 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

Vikings Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Miller, joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson on Episode 131 of the Minnesota Vikings podcast to talk about the processes surrounding the hiring of General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Head Coach Kevin O'Connell.  Andrew describes what these hires mean for the organization, the work that still needs to be done, the effect on the fans and the renewed energy going into the upcoming 2022 season. Tatum, Gabe and Producer Jay Nelson break down Kevin O'Connell's press conference, the change in philosophies moving forward, what the organization can look forward to from top-to-bottom with this new start and the next steps in the process for Kevin and Kwesi during the beginning of the 2022 offseason.  All of this and more is on Episode 131 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

New Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell won the Los Angeles Rams the Super Bowl Timestamps: • (0:40) KOC Wins Super Bowl • (9:41) Ed Donatell DC • (13:52) Wes Phillips OC? • (16:17) Chris Kuper OL • (20:36) Chris Rumph DL • (25:35) Keeping McCardell • (28:52) Deshea Townsend Changes Mind • (31:31) Andre Patterson Joins Giants A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast