Podcasts about Minnesota Vikings

Mackey and Judd react to a report from the Athletic that lists the Minnesota Vikings as a team to watch if the Baltimore Ravens trade Lamar Jackson this offseason. Would it make sense to trade multiple picks and JJ McCarthy for Lamar Jackson? Would Jackson and Kevin O'Connell mesh well together or not? How can the Vikings clear enough cap space to make a blockbuster deal for Jackson possible? The boys also debut the 2026 Purple Daily Offseason Spreadsheet of Glory! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins joins Judd on the New Year's Eve edition of Purple Access to discuss the questions They both have after Brian Flores' press conference on Tuesday. Is Harrison Smtih set to play in his final NFL game in Week 18 against Green Bay? Plus more on the latest Purple Access!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thor Nystrom, Mike Bainbridge and Eric Froton provide the deepest (dare we say most ACCURATE) dive into the College Football Playoff games and assorted New Year's Eve bowl games! 02:00 - Cotton Bowl: Miami vs. Ohio State 10:00 - Orange Bowl: Oregon vs. Texas Tech 20:00 - Rose Bowl: Alabama vs. Indiana 32:00 - Sugar Bowl: Ole Miss vs. Georgia 39:00 - ReliaQuest Bowl: Iowa vs. Vanderbilt 46:00 - Sun Bowl: Arizona State vs. Duke 52:00 - Citrus Bowl: Michigan vs. Texas 1:02:00 - Las Vegas Bowl: Nebraska vs. UtahSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with Ravens-Steelers on Sunday night. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Mike Garafolo discuss how the AFC North plays out. Whiteboard Wednesday asks which Wildcard matchup are you hoping for? Plus, what one word describes Bo Nix headed into the playoffs with the Broncos? Stay tuned for "Into the Booth' coming up in Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with the different ways the NFC playoff picture could change. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Mike Garafolo discuss which team they think will clinch the 1 seed in the NFC. Kyle and Mike award their best game calls from Week 17. Plus, the breakfast table reveals their plans for ringing in the New Year! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How well do we acclimate to the weather of this northern climate? Steve Thomson wonders about that. Later, Dane Mizutani offers a preview of the Vikings regular season finale against Green Bay.

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin jump into Week 17 with the Bears just falling short against the 49ers. Week 18 will have a big impact on playoff scenarios and Matt is wondering how many NFC are legit contenders. The Eagles 2nd half stats and lack of offense has Drew doubting them in the playoffs. Which QB are you going to trust in the playoffs? Matt highlights teams that have disappointed down the stretch. Matt recaps his first play by play experience and the feedback from fans. Matt explains some of the 'magic' during the broadcast and how coaches would reveal their game plans. Looking back at the Christmas NFL games, how did we see two of the best kickers in the league struggle? The Lions took a bad loss to the Vikings. Matt feels bad for Travis Kelce's possible last home game at Arrowhead. The Texans defense could give them a chance in the playoffs. The Ravens put up a strong game against the Packers. The Steelers have to be disappointed losing to the Browns. The Patriots rolled past the Jets. The Colts have lost 7 of 8...Matt wonders if it was worth it for Philip Rivers. The Raiders lose and become the favorite for the #1 overall pick. Plus, Matt reviews some rules for wearing different sports jerseys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey dive into Hot Take Tuesday topics! Including fixing the 6-win Cincinnati Bengals with three moves, Kirk Cousins and Minnesota Vikings regrets and more! 02:00 - HOT TAKE: The Cincinnati Bengals would win the Super Bowl if they hired Brian Flores as their next head coach 12:00 - HOT TAKE: The Minnesota Vikings would have won 12 games with Kirk Cousins starting 17 games this season 23:00 - HOT TAKE: The Pro Bowl is an even bigger joke than it was before 30:00 - Week 18 picks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey and Doogie recklessly speculate on whether Kirk Cousins could return to the Minnesota Vikings in 2026... What is his current contract situation? What would it cost the Minnesota Vikings? And would Cousins back up JJ McCarthy or compete with him? Plus, will Brian Flores leave? And will Harrison Smith retire? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey, Judd and Dex make predictions about the Minnesota Vikings this offseason, in Week 18 vs. the Green Bay Packers, Brian Flores and more! Plus, a Week 18 Quarterback Cesspool Challenge! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thor is joined by Judd for some Modest proposals that include making sure JJ McCarthy doesn't start this weekend, Thor flipping on his previous proposal, plus a role-playing excersize along with some other coaching staff questions!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey and Doogie recklessly speculate on whether Kirk Cousins could return to the Minnesota Vikings in 2026... What is his current contract situation? What would it cost the Minnesota Vikings? And would Cousins back up JJ McCarthy or compete with him? Plus, will Brian Flores leave? And will Harrison Smith retire? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey and Judd deliver their hottest Minnesota Timberwolves takes! Topics include Naz Reid's breakout game against the Chicago Bulls, Bones Hyland as a major cure for Wolves problems, what Judd wants to see with the upcoming schedule, and why the Timberwolves have such a wide variance in how they play each night. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd, Jessi, and AJ discuss the Wild forcing the Knights to pull Carter Hart after putting 5 goals past him, the play of Marcus Johansson, Matt Boldy continuing to surge, and more! Plus Jessi and AJ talk about a confrontation they had at Monday's USA vs. Slovakia game!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reusse has thoughts on J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings game against the Packers and the NFL's inability to keep players healthy. And that's just the start.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After the Minneapolis Meltdown The Detroit Lions walked out of Minneapolis with bruises and questions. The Minnesota Vikings exposed protection issues, timing issues, and game-management issues. It was hard to watch. On the latest episode of The Grey Area, the conversation turned fast from pain to purpose. This is the last week of the season. The Bears are next. The focus is whether anything learned in that loss will shape what happens now. Dan Campbell's words mattered. Right after the game he said the Lions “gotta make changes.” No hedging. No deflection. His Monday tone was calmer, but the message stood. Change is coming, and he has to be the agent of it. That echoes his raw line after the NFC title loss two seasons ago about “that might have been our shot.” Seasons in the NFL are fragile. Windows swing fast. What happens next decides whether that old line is a footnote or a warning. There was no comfort in the tape. Execution sagged. Play calling sputtered. The Vikings dictated terms. That adds weight to Week 18. Not for stats. For choices. Campbell's Crossroads: Play, Rest, or Recalibrate Grey wrestles with the final-week question. To play or not to play. The roster is banged up. The rhythm is off. The instinct to chase numbers gives way to a need to reset habits. The staff has to decide who benefits from snaps and who needs a seat. No simple answer, but clarity is required. Campbell already pushed past the usual coach-speak about “on to the next one.” He went straight to overhaul talk, with a game still left. That tells you where his head is. Numbers over narratives took a back seat. This week the lesson is bigger than the box score. The Lions need a cleaner plan and a cleaner identity before Chicago. That is the work. Fix the Offensive Line, Fix the Offense The priority is clear. The offensive line is job one. Find a center. Stack guard depth. Solve tackle. You can do that in one offseason. Other teams have done it with castoffs. If Brad Holmes and Campbell hit on those spots, a lot of what failed in Minnesota vanishes. Protection stabilizes the pass game. The run game breathes. Play calling opens up. Defense needs help too. All three levels. But without the line, you get what you just saw. The blueprint is attainable. The roster core can support quick repair. The front office has to execute. Temperature Check: Fans, Accountability, and the Bears Ahead Fans are angry. They should be. The team has traded on two years of success. Prices went up. Expectations followed. Then came the worst Lions performance in years, by execution and by design. That stings. The enemies list segment landed hard because accountability matters right now. Giving in to lesser angels is easy. The smarter move is to demand concrete fixes. The Detroit Lions still control their response. Beat the Bears with purpose. Then attack the line, the depth, and the defensive holes. Campbell opened the door to change. Now he has to walk through it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WqWARwBd_E #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #minneapolismeltdown #minnesotavikings #protectionissues #game-managementissues #dancampbell #week18 #chicagobears #playorrest #offensivelineoverhaul #findacenter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 18 Door Opened, Lions Stumbled The NFL weekend handed the Detroit Lions every break. Green Bay got drilled. Chicago lost to San Francisco. A win-and-in shot with the Chicago Bears in Week 18 sat on the table. Detroit did not hold up its end. The Christmas loss to the Minnesota Vikings turned opportunity into regret. The Vikings were a known entity. They crowd the middle. They blitz. They play downhill. Detroit still walked into the trap. The result felt like a coaching loss from prep to whistle. That sting was familiar. The opener against Green Bay carried the same scent. The Detroit Lions Podcast audience heard the frustration. A good team played small in a gotta-have-it moment. NFC Results That Framed It Everything else aligned. The Packers got blown away. Jordan Love was out. Baltimore rolled, and Derrick Henry ran wild. Malik Willis played well before leaving hurt again. Chicago then dropped a high-scoring thriller to the 49ers on Sunday night. The Bears sit high in the NFC mix, pending what the Rams do. Seattle sits at number one. All of it kept a Week 18 showdown in play. Detroit only needed to cash its Christmas ticket. It did not. The 12 Personnel Trap on Offense The offensive plan made it harder. Detroit leaned into 12 personnel and pounded inside. That shrank the field. Linebackers crept up. Safeties walked down. Put Shane Zylstra or Giovanni Ricci in the slot and defenses do not fear the seam. They crowd the box and choke the space where Detroit wanted to live. Spacing matters. You chase linebackers and safeties off with speed and threat. Kalif Raymond changes leverage. Isaac Teslaw does too. Use them to widen the second level and clear seams. Detroit instead condensed everything and invited contact. Inside runs met free hitters. Protection saw extra bodies and late blitzers. The Vikings love that fight. Detroit gave it to them snap after snap. Irrespective of line play, the structure was off. The Lions drew defenders into the very area they targeted. That is backwards. Against an aggressive front, widen, stress, and punish. Detroit did not. Coaching Heat: Campbell and Morton This one lands on the headsets. Dan Campbell as play caller. John Morton as offensive coordinator. Minnesota started Max Brosmer and had backups across the offensive line. Short week for both teams. The Vikings still looked more prepared for what Detroit would do than Detroit was for what Minnesota always does. That is the rub. The worry now is persistence. Keeping Morton in any capacity invites more of the same. Scheme must create its own luck. Preparation must steal downs. The Lions can manufacture it with smarter spacing, better personnel groupings, and quicker answers to pressure. Week 18 still offers meaning. The path narrowed because Detroit gave it away. The fix is not mystical. It is alignment, speed on the field, and a plan that refuses to play to an opponent's strength. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnAcmdsNjlw #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #minnesotavikings #chicagobears #greenbaypackers #sanfrancisco49ers #jordanlove #derrickhenry #malikwillis #12personnel #lateblitzers #spacing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o, and Isaac Rochell sharing the list of HOF Finalists! Panthers fan Joe Van Hoven on his viral moment from Week 17. Later, Kyle takes listener phone calls!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o, and Isaac Rochell reacting to the Falcons shocking upset over the Los Angeles Rams - what’s going on with the Rams? Then they discuss the strast differences between Mike Vrabel and Sean Payton after their team clinched their division.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reusse has thoughts on J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings game against the Packers and the NFL's inability to keep players healthy. And that's just the start.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pete Najarian is the co-Founder of @marketrebels Ex-NFL Linebacker and an inductee of the University of Minnesota Hall of Fame Korzo opens up their conversation with his preference for the Minnesota Vikings to bring Brian Flores back as the Defensive Coordinator when his contract expires. Pete gives a surprising answer but says you can find it in the middle of the field.

Scott Korzenowski and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook. Korzo runs through some new laws being implemented in the new year. Pete Najarian joins to talk Minnesota Vikings and if it's imperative for the team to extend Brian Flores' services. To wrap up the show, Lindsey puts Korzo on the shot clock.

Jess Myers joins Steve Thomson to preview the Wild's second stop on the extended road trip (Vegas). What should the Vikings do to address the QB position in the offseason? Then, what's at stake as the NFL closes its regular season this upcoming weekend?

Minnesota Vikings: Brian Flores' Future and Quarterback Dilemmas — In this episode of The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness and Producer Dave dive into the speculation surrounding Brian Flores' future with the Minnesota Vikings, particularly in light of interest from the Dallas Cowboys. They discuss the potential impact of Flores' departure on the team's defense and the complications of his contract situation. The conversation then shifts to an in-depth analysis of the Vikings' quarterback conundrum, focusing on JJ McCarthy's injury-prone nature, his performance, and his potential. The episode also touches on Kevin O'Connell's comments, the team's recent win over the Detroit Lions, and the challenges facing the coaching staff and front office. The show concludes with discussions on team management, upcoming games, and the evolving landscape of the NFC North. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:27 Welcome to The Real Forno Show 01:21 Minnesota Vikings' Recent Game Analysis 02:30 Max Brosmer's Performance Breakdown 07:12 JJ McCarthy's Injury and Future 10:14 Quarterback Health and Decision Making 14:07 The Vikings' Quarterback Conundrum 24:38 Brian Flores and Future Prospects 26:44 Evaluating the Regime's Performance 27:07 Cap Management and Player Utilization 27:37 Draft Picks and Coaching Disconnect 28:39 Defensive Performance and Player Roles 29:48 Front Office vs. Coaching Staff 30:53 Brian Flores' Future with the Team 33:50 Contract Speculations and Extensions 37:55 Potential Moves and Speculations 49:07 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events ____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/P8wnlVU7sCs Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My HoneyDew this week is NFL Hall of Fame legend Fran Tarkenton! Check out Fran's newest business venture PipIQ, a private generative AI workspace specifically designed for small and mid-sized businesses. Fran joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of his time playing in the NFL! From getting drafted to the Minnesota Vikings in 1961, to playing against names like Gino Marchetti, Leo Nomellini, and Big Daddy Lipscomb. Fran shares how he learned from older players before him, his influence on mobile quarterbacks, and how he built his own businesses on the side during it all. Check out my new standup special “Live and Alive” streaming on my YouTube now! https://youtu.be/PMGWVyM2NJo?si=SrhXjgzR1pe6CyYE SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee! https://youtube.com/@rsickler SUBSCRIBE TO MY PATREON - The HoneyDew with Y'all, where I Highlight the Lowlights with Y'all! Get audio and video of The HoneyDew a day early, ad-free at no additional cost! It's only $5/month! AND we just added a second tier. For a total of $8/month, you get everything from the first tier, PLUS The Wayback a day early, ad-free AND censor free AND extra bonus content you won't see anywhere else! http://patreon.com/RyanSickler What's your story?? Submit at honeydewpodcast@gmail.com Ringtones Are Available Now! https://www.apple.com/itunes/ http://ryansickler.com/ https://thehoneydewpodcast.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CRABFEAST PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crabfeast-with-ryan-sickler-and-jay-larson/id1452403187

The Steelers pulled a Browns. Josh Allen missed an open receiver for the win. And the Sann Francisco 49ers are one step closer to finishing the season with home games only. Geoff Schwartz drops in to chat the future of Lamar Jackson. And Dave Dameshek, lists the NFL town who had the worst year in all of sports. Plus, we're already hyped about the "win-and-in" division battles. The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks will battle for the No. 1 seed, while the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers battle to become the king of the AFC North. It's on Football America! (Photo by Carolyn Kaster/AP) Rundown: -Geoff Schwartz on Holidays -Lamar Jackson -Jackson or Burrow -Worst Sports Town AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Geoff Schwartz: https://x.com/geoffschwartz Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: Geoff Schwartz Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Bradley Campbell Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In their first chance to react to the Lions losing to the Minnesota Vikings and being eliminated from the playoffs, Valenti and Costa give you their honest opinion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mackey and Judd dive into a Pro Football Talk report about Brian Flores potentially leaving the Minnesota Vikings this offseason. Why and how could this happen? Plus, what does it mean that the Vikings could end up with 9 wins -- despite mostly terrible QB play? How will this shape decision-making by Kevin O'Connell and company this offseason? Plus, favorite Vikings things. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey, Judd and Thor are here with Monday Football Takes! Topics include: Why the NFL needs a draft lottery; Why the Chicago Bears are frauds (kind of); Where will Green Bay Packers backup QB Malik Willis end up in 2026?; Should the Minnesota Vikings live some regret?; A Pop Tarts Bowl celebration; A positive NIL story for once! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a hybrid edition of Thor Talks Purple with Thor fielding questions from listeners about the NFL Draft, Brian Flores replacements, and more. Plus a 3-round mock draft with the Vikings selecting 17th!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Week 17 in the NFL! The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens play a winner-take-division Week 18 game; Where will Malik Willis wind up?; And more! 01:00 - Boone made a guy puke 05:00 - Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens have A LOT on the line this Sunday13:00 - Lamar Jackson drama 19:00 - Where will Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis sign in free agency? 28:00 - San Francisco 49ers edge Chicago Bears in a BANGER of a game 45:00 - Detroit Lions lost to Max Brosmer and the Minnesota Vikings! 53:00 - More on Minnesota Vikings and Brian Flores 58:00 - We already miss Philip Rivers 1:06:00 - Maxx Crosby vs. Las Vegas Raiders1:10:00 - Philadelphia Eagles edge Buffalo Bills See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ start the week with a discussion off the Wild's thrilling comeback win over the Jets that saw a late Mats Zuccarello goal and a Matt Boldy OT winner. What to make of the sluggish play early and if it matters, the process in overtime, and the game plan in 3v3 to set up the winner. Plus a talk about the World Juniors so far, who has surprised, and how USA will fare moving forward!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey and Judd dive into a State of the Minnesota Timberwolves discussion! Including reacting to Anthony Edwards' comments after the Wolves embarrassing loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Why do the Wolves keep running into these similar lulls against bad teams? Plus, more Timberwolves trade rumors and ideas + some of our favorite and least favorite Timberwolves things. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thrilling finishes and playoff matchups still to be determined: A Sunday to remember Poised for the Playoffs? A play and player short From AI to Awesome A Weird Game Which do you trust? Legendary Game Ball 10 Takes with Kyle Brandt is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with Niners outlasting the Bears. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Willie Colon discuss the playoff scenarios coming in Week 18. Plus, which plays need to be looked at again! Stay tuned for 'Game Balls' coming up in Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with the Eagles holding on for a win over the Bills. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Willie Colon discuss the Texans possibly being the biggest threat in the AFC. Plus, the breakfast table awards their Game Balls for Week 17! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL regular season is nearing the end as Week 18 kicks off this Thursday! How should you approach betting this week? Join Kelly Stewart and Teddy Covers for The Opening Line Report as we dissect the NFL Week 18 betting markets opening betting lines!Intro 00:00MNF Overview 2:00Season Win Totals 3:30How do you Bet Week 18? 5:15Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7:00Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers 12:35Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings 15:20Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans 19:35Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots 22:00 Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders 25:54Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears 29:44New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills 32:00Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers 36:00Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals 42:12Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants 44:30Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles 47:18New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons 49:45Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams 52:00Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos 53:22Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars 54:50

Did the Detroit Lions miss their SuperBowl Window??? The Lions were officially eliminated from playoff contention following the loss to the Minnesota Vikings and fans are wondering if the future is still bright.News For The Run!The Atlanta Falcons front office seems to be preparing for multiple changes, starting with the front office. It's rumored from very credible sources that 2016 MVP Matt Ryan could potentially join the Falcons front office! --Voicemail call in: (219) 413-9405Instagram: @TheRunPodcastFacebook: PodcastTheRunYouTube: The Run with Manny WilsonTheRunUSA.com--Use the Promo Code: THERUNPODCAST for $20 OFF your first ticket purchase with SeatGeek. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vikings' Christmas Miracle: Defense Mastery and Flores' Future — In this episode of Two Old Bloggers, hosts Dave and Darren dive deep into the Minnesota Vikings' thrilling Christmas Day victory over the Detroit Lions, recounting the highlights including the defense generating six turnovers and Harrison Smith's standout performance. They also discuss undrafted rookie QB Max Brosmer's challenging starts, the Vikings' lack of Pro Bowl selections, and whether to retain Jalen Nailor. The highlight of the show is a detailed debate on the importance of resigning defensive coordinator Brian Flores to ensure the Vikings' continued defensive dominance. Plus, personal anecdotes and humorous tangents from the hosts make this a must-listen for any Vikings fan. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:13 Vikings' Christmas Day Victory Highlights 01:13 Game Analysis and Key Players 08:36 Harrison Smith's Impact 16:45 Eric Wilson's Performance 20:44 Defensive Strategies and Key Plays 28:33 Special Teams and Offensive Highlights 36:03 Season Reflections and Future Prospects 38:25 Vikings' Struggles and Defensive Woes 39:23 Secondary Needs and Defensive Improvements 39:51 Quarterback Pressure and Defensive Success 40:24 Vikings' Four-Game Winning Streak 43:41 Brian Flores' Impact on the Vikings 46:34 Max Brosmer's Journey and Performance 56:59 Pro Bowl Snubs and Voting Issues 01:10:17 Jalen Nailor's Future with the Vikings 01:18:47 Vikings' Player Contracts and Team Dynamics 01:20:32 Brian Flores: The Key to Vikings' Success 01:22:12 Flores' Defensive Mastery and Impact 01:30:05 The Future of Brian Flores with the Vikings 01:52:10 Final Thoughts and Show Wrap-Up Fan With Us! We have your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst the Two Old Bloggers, Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave @Luft_Krigare along with our numbers guy, Drew Bunting. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and with our podcast partner Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. _______________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/_E1sOsp8kw8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Detroit Lions Stumble Into the Finale After a Christmas Collapse The Detroit Lions walked into U.S. Bank Stadium on Christmas with their season on the line and walked out with it basically over. The loss to the Minnesota Vikings did not feel like a one-off. It felt like every nightmare Detroit fans have been trying to forget, all crammed into one afternoon. Bad starts. Bad breaks. Bad decisions. A team that looked tight, reactive, and completely out of rhythm when it mattered most. If you are asking how an NFL roster that still flashes top-tier talent can end up eliminated before the final week, the answer starts with the way the game unfolded. Detroit never got control of the moment. It began with a penalty that set the tone and it never got better. The offense spiraled. The turnovers stacked. The Vikings did not have to be great for four quarters. They only had to be functional while Detroit handed them short fields and momentum. This was not just a Jared Goff game, but it was one where everything went sideways. He started clean, then got stuck forcing throws, locking in on Amon-Ra St. Brown, and trying to dig out of holes that never should have existed. When you are down multiple scores and your offensive line is held together with tape and optimism, the margin disappears. That is when the bad habits show up. That is when the same old Lions feeling creeps back in. Personnel Misfires, Coaching Blind Spots, and What the Finale Must Be The most frustrating part is that the problems were not mysterious. Detroit has been stretched thin by injuries all year, but the staff kept trying to plug-and-play replacements as if the skill sets were interchangeable. They are not. When you lose Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch, you cannot call defense like they are still on the field. When you lose Sam LaPorta, you cannot pretend the tight end room is the same. When the interior pass rush is missing juice, you cannot expect the back end to survive forever. The personnel usage told the story. Heavy tight end packages without credible tight end threats condense the field and invite defenders into the box. That makes the run game harder and shrinks the passing windows. Detroit played into exactly what Minnesota wanted, then spent the rest of the day trying to climb out. Now the Lions head into the season finale with the playoffs gone, which changes the stakes but not the responsibility. This is still Ford Field. This is still Dan Campbell. And this is still an organization that cannot afford to drift into a losing culture after a 15-win season. The finale has to be a hard reset. Play fast. Play clean. Stop asking backups to be stars. Put players in roles they can actually win. And just as important, take a serious look at why Detroit keeps drafting and acquiring talent that cannot stay on the field. That is not bad luck anymore. That is a pattern. The Lions may be eliminated, but the evaluation is not. Sunday is about pride, clarity, and making sure this stumble does not become a new standard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEQOVKTTuFI Get yourself a Classic Detroit t-shirt here! Don't miss our great merch selection in the Detroit Lions Podcast store. Looking for the relief that CBD products can bring? Click here: https://bit.ly/2XzawlG Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases made here: https://amzn.to/36e2ZfD Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj #DetroitLions, #Lions, #DetroitLionsPodcast, #OnePride, #ChristmasCollapse #LionsEliminated #SeasonOnTheLine #TurnoverTrouble #InjuryExposed #CoachingQuestions #GoffUnderFire #VikingsLoss #EndOfTheRun #FinaleWithPride Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Minnesota Gophers beat New Mexico in the 2025 Rate Bowl by a final of 20-17. P.J. Fleck is now 7-0 in bowl games at the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Gophers finish the season with at least 8 wins for the fourth time in five years. The Minnesota Gophers were led offensively by Jalen Smith who had 6 catches for 64 yards with two great TD receptions. In postgame, star defensive lineman Anthony Smith announced that he is returning to the Minnesota Gophers in 2026.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Lions out. Lamar on the brink. Ben Johnson in the drivers seat. And if the 49ers run the table, they'll play home games the rest of the way. Yes, it's that time in the football season where every little game matters a ton. Top seeds to top draft picks. Jonathan Zaslow joins Dave Dameshek on this episode of Football America! They go through the most consequential games of the upcoming weekend. Everything is in play. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/AP) Rundown: -Christmas Complaints -Lamar on the brink -DK's mistake -Top Games of the week AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Jonathan Zaslow: https://x.com/ZaslowShow Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: Jonathan Zaslow Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Bradley Campbell Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nate Tice reacts to the Christmas Day NFL slate and looks ahead to the NFL playoff race. Nate gives his instant takeaways from the Dallas Cowboys win over the Washington Commanders, a wild Minnesota Vikings upset win to knock the Detroit Lions out of playoff contention and the Denver Broncos taking care of the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night in their quest for the top seed in the AFC.(1:20) - Cowboys beat Commanders(6:00) - Vikings beat Lions(12:15) - Broncos beat Chiefs Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

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