Podcasts about Minnesota Vikings

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Best Minnesota Vikings moments on Purple Daily in 2025! We recap the best and funniest moments of the 2025 year on Purple Daily!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

Will Minnesota Vikings defense remain elite in 2026; The differences with Kevin O'Connell compared to other Vikings head coaches; Plus, Vikings feedback on other quarterback options, looking ahead to the 2026 offseason and more on Purple Daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

Watertown Whiskey Presents Reality After Show's Weekly NFL Preview Show! Join Survivor Legend Jonny Fairplay, Survivor 47's Gabe Ortis, and Producer Bobby Goodsby as they preview each week of the NFL Season. Tune in each week as Celebrity guests join them to discuss the NFL's hottest topics and conversations of the week!Special thanks to the best Whiskey on the Planet Watertown Whiskey! Check them out on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watertownwhiskey/?hl=en Tell them Fairplay sent you! Please Drink Responsibly https://watertownwhiskey.com/Check out the ALL NEW RealityAfterShow.com official website!Episode links available at RealityPatron.com JoinJonny LIVE SurvivorTix.com #NFL #podcast #football #survivor #realitytv #realityaftershow #NFLNews #vikings #packers #cowboys #chiefs #packers #browns #broncos #ravens #chargers https://www.youtube.com/@AfterShow ArizonaCardinals, 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

Matthew Coller turns the conversation back to Vikings talk in this hour. What should the team do at quarterback for next season? And where does Harrison Smith rank in Purple lore? After that, he goes through some of the more intriguing games of the NFL weekend.

Why does Matthew Coller love college bowl games so much? He'll let us know. Later, Purple Insider's Brian Murphy offers a review of the Christmas Day win for the Vikings.

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:

Minnesota Vikings WIN on Christmas Day and upset the Detroit Lions! Vikings DC Brian Flores cooks up an incredible day against the Lions knocking Detroit out of the playoffs; Vikings fans join the show to give their thoughts on the win and more on Vikings Vent Line.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings HOTTEST TAKES after beating the Detroit Lions; Why the Vikings would be Super Bowl contenders if Aaron Rodgers was QB. 1; This Vikings team is doing something no other team has done before; Max Brosmer has surpassed Spergon Wynn in Vikings QB lure; Plus a pie chart of praise for the Vikings win and more on Purple Daily!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thor and AJ go through thewir 3-phase reaction to the Vikings' win over the Lions on Christmas Day. A hilariously bad day on offense didn't stop the Vikings from winning the game, Brian Flores' defense ate the Lions' lunch, and Harrison Smith turned back he clock in a vintage performance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why the Minnesota Vikings won't repeat the same mistakes in 2026; Will the Vikings close the regular season with a win over the Packers; Keeping Brian Flores as Vikings DC next season and more on Before I Die with Jessi, Jason, and Leighton. 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 gather for a Boxing Day discussion about Quinn Hughes now 6 games into his Minnesota Wild tenure. Is he fully integrated yet or will it take more time? What will things look like once he builds more chemistry with teammates? Is there a case to put Brock Faber on top power play unit with him? Plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves and Devner Nuggets throw haymakers on Christmas Day; Timberwolves struggle to keep up at the end against Denver; More insight on Kevin Garnett's return to the Timberwolves and more feedback on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, and Dex. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join NFL Legends James "Deebo" Harrison and Joe Haden as they react to the NFL's Christmas Day slate of games featuring Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos taking on the Kansas City Chiefs, Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions being eliminated from playoff contention after losing to the Minnesota Vikings. Later, the preview the Pittsburgh Steelers matchup vs. the Cleveland Browns. Download the PrizePicks app today and use code DEEBOJOE to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DEEBOJOE Timeline:00:00 - Intro02:30 - Broncos beat Chiefs05:55 - Lions lose to Vikings42:15 - Cowboys beat Commanders44:00 - NFL Saturday Games45:35 - Steelers x Browns preview51:50 - Play or Fade Presented by PrizePicks (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Club #NightcapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to the Denver Broncos going on the road to defeat the injured Kansas City Chiefs, the Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions to elimnate them from playoff contention, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders and much more! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 04:25 - Broncos beat Chiefs18:45 - Vikings beat Lions36:24 - Cowboys beat Commanders48:20 - Lamar Jackson vs Baltimore Ravens (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry and CLo debate if the Broncos are the real deal and whether we're seeing the final days of Travis Kelce's career. Plus, the guys break down the Lions' flat performance against the Vikings—is Detroit's championship window closing right before our eyes?

Jerry and Pat Boyle go head-to-head over the Knicks' strategy and KAT's big Christmas engagement. Plus, the guys break down the Broncos' gutsy win in KC, Pat's fiery rant on Travis Kelce, and the Vikings' holiday upset that officially sent the Lions packing.

A Christmas Collapse in Minnesota The Detroit Lions turned a dominant defensive effort into a bitter loss on Christmas. They fell to the Minnesota Vikings despite allowing only three net passing yards until the final snap. The NFL will not remember the style points. It will remember six Detroit giveaways and one back-breaking coverage bust. That was the difference in a game the Lions should have closed. The numbers sting. Minnesota finished with just 11 first downs and 161 total yards on 51 plays. Sixty-five came on Jordan Addison's game-sealing touchdown. One play erased three quarters of work. It also punished the same structural stress the Lions have failed to solve all season when opponents dress up misdirection and eye candy. This Detroit Lions Podcast breakdown is about hard truths. The Lions invited disaster with turnovers, protection issues, and a run game that never tilted the field. Minnesota crowded the box and disguised pressure. Detroit never adjusted enough. Defense Dominates Until One Bust For most of the day, the defense smothered the Vikings. The front squeezed lanes. The safeties rallied downhill. Max Brosmer accomplished little until the shot that mattered. Then the Lions lost their landmarks. The pattern reappeared. Minnesota mirrored what the Rams, Steelers, Packers, and Cowboys have shown on film. Motion and window dressing pulled the second level inside. The safeties bit. The linebackers held too long. DJ Reed crashed outside leverage with no help behind him. Earlier weeks, it was Amik Robertson or Rak Yassin on the wrong end of similar concepts. On Christmas, Addison ran free. One lapse undone a superb afternoon. Even with that bust, the defense played well enough to win. It cannot be asked to survive six offensive turnovers. Offense Unravels: Line, Plan, and Quarterback Jared Goff started sharp. He drilled a third-down throw on the move to Jameson Williams. He dropped a red-zone strike to Isaac to slaw for the lone touchdown. Then the wheels came off. Minnesota dialed pressure. Detroit's offensive line could not sort it out, and the giveaways piled up. Personnel reality bit hard. Kingsley Agwacun made only his second career start at center. Dan Skipper stepped in at left tackle with Taylor Decker out due to illness. Christian Mahogany gutted through his leg recovery but is not close to full strength. Asking this group to reach across two gaps or land difficult reach blocks was wishful. The run game vanished, and the pocket turned static. There were answers on tape. Shorter drops. Quicker triggers. Roll the launch point right and left. When Goff moved by design, throwing angles opened and timing improved. Detroit did not lean on that enough. Play calling invited the rush instead of using it against an aggressive front with screens, tempo, and rhythmic underneath throws. The equation is simple. Protect the ball. Protect the edges. Protect your defense's work. The Lions did none of it in Minnesota. One explosive allowed and six giveaways define a loss no one in Detroit will soon forget. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5AOYbHi4BY #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #minnesotavikings #sixgiveaways #coveragebust #jordanaddisongame-sealingtouchdown #misdirectionandeyecandy #motionandwindowdressing #crowdedthebox #disguisedpressure #protectionissues #kingsleyagwacun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with the Vikings win over the Lions. Hosts Sherree Burress, Kyle Brandt, Isaac Rochell, and Seth Rollins discuss the Lions being eliminated from the playoffs. Eagles OT Jordan Mailata reveals how the team is preparing for the Bills on Sunday and the team's singing group the 'Philly Specials'. We look at the rest of the Christmas Day games and prepare for Packers/Ravens on Saturday Night. Stay tuned for 'Mad Minutes 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 Christmas Day matchups. Hosts Sherree Burress, Kyle Brandt, Isaac Rochell, and Seth Rollins discuss the Giants/Raiders impacting the order of the NFL Draft. We hear Maxx Crosby's thoughts on the Raiders performance. Plus, The breakfast table looks at the best games this weekend in a 'Mad Minute'. The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TELL THE TRUTH FRIDAY: 10 Truths about the 8-8 Minnesota Vikings --- A Northern Digital Production

Merry Christmas and welcome back to the Working Perspectives Podcast! In this episode, Matt Lavelle, Bern Podcasy, and Liam Reese are feeling the holiday spirit—or in Bern's case, the holiday blues. The guys break down a monumental Week 16 and look ahead to the final stretch of the regular season!

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 23-10 on Christmas Day at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings Defense had a field day, feasting on Lions turnovers. The Vikings Defense sacked Jared Goff 5 times in the game, recovered 4 fumbles, and picked off 2 of his passes. Linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel led the team with 1.5 sacks while Safety Theo Jackson, Safety Harrison Smith and Linebacker Blake Cashman all notched one, and Linebacker Dallas Turner finished out the game with a half-sack of his own. Van Ginkel also recovered 2 fumbles, Cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. recovered 1, and Defensive Tackle Jalen Redmond recovered the other.  Both Byron Murphy Jr. and Harrison Smith also grabbed interceptions off Goff in the game. Smith's sack and interceptions put him into an elite NFL group: he's only the 2nd player in NFL history to record at least 38 interceptions and 21.5 sacks. Linebacker Blake Cashman led the team with 17 tackles. Quarterback Max Brosmer finished the game 9-of-16 for 51 yards passing and added 16 yards on the ground. Wide Receiver Jordan Addison led the team with a 65-yard touchdown run to seal the game in the 4th quarter. Running back Aaron Jones Sr. also added 53 yards on the ground and a touchdown. Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson led the team with 4 receptions for 30 yards. Jefferson passed Randy Moss for most receiving yards in the first 6 years of a career. Kicker Will Reichard finished the game perfect again, converting kicks of 42, 52 and 56 yards respectively and added in two XP's. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including: the Vikings Defense had another historic day, Harrison Smith is still playing incredibly, Justin Jefferson hit another NFL milestone, and Kicker Will Reichard broke another Vikings record. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Max Brosmer's press conferences and more are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report - presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the Detroit Lions' ugly loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day, and whether the Steelers had something to do with the Lions falling apart at the end of the season. A loss to the Steelers has also portended tough times for the Indianapolis Colts, Vikings and Cincinnati Bengals earlier this season. So are the Steelers breaking the opponents they beat? Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Kyle Sutherland and Adam Snow return for EPISODE 73 to talk about the Lions losing their playoff hopes as they fell on Christmas Day to the Minnesota Vikings, 23-10. They'll also look ahead to next week's season finale against the Chicago Bears. Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/TWOFKalamazoo X: twitter.com/@TWOFKalamazoo Instagram: @twofkalamazoo Threads: @twofkalamazoo YouTube: The World of Football Kalamazoo Contact us: info@theworldoffootball.com Official Website: www.theworldoffootball.com Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-world-of-football-shop #DetroitLions #football #nfl

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:

The Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Sherree Burruss, Kyle Brandt, Isaac Rochell and Mike Garafolo previewing the Christmas slate of NFL games - are the Broncos ready to take the next step? Then they preview the Packers-Ravens matchup which has massive implications for both teams. Throwdown Thursday - is the Broncos defense or Bo Nix the better present for Sean Payton? Is Ben Johnson or Kyle Shanahan more deserving to earn NFL head coach of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel are getting ready for the holiday season and Matt recalls some of the gifts he gave to his offensive lineman. What are some of the best (or less than best) QB gifts given? While suits are regular gifts, Bobby reveals how he's bought some of his most expensive suits. NFL Red Zone's Scott Hanson drops by and explains how he broke into the business and met Matt a long time ago. At the same time, Scott relives a laughably regrettable experience with Mike Vrabel. Matt talks about his audition to host Red Zone and who he believes is one of the nicest people he's ever met in the NFL. Plus, is there a bucket list event that Scott would like to cover? Bobby wraps up with the best three games coming in Week 17. Have a Happy Holiday! Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C&R are filling for the great Dan Patrick! Five of the league's top teams played mostly weak opponents, is it a tired narrative? Wemby & the Spurs have a new SKOL tradition. Are they biting the Minnesota Vikings? The guys talk Christmas Day NFL & Dave Chappelle! 'MIKE'S WORDS OF WISDOM' invades your holiday. Plus, why is Boise radio going wild? They dive into classic Christmas movies & classic sports clips! Will Covino's "future in-laws" have the patience for 'It's a Wonderful Life?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covino & Rich are in for the great Dan Patrick for Christmas Eve! They talk tornados in Los Angeles & NFL strength of schedule! Five of the league's top teams played mostly weak opponents, is it a tired narrative? Wemby & the Spurs have a new SKOL tradition. Are they biting the Minnesota Vikings?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What will the Minnesota Vikings Quarterback room look like in 2026? If J.J. McCarthy is the starter for the Minnesota Vikings, they must bring in a capable backup who has started games in the NFL. Chip Scoggins from the Minnesota Star Tribune and Purple Daily's Judd Zulgad are back for Purple Access looking deep into the plans of the Minnesota Vikings at QB. Legit backup? J.J. McCarthy? Big trade? What about the disconnect at QB between J.J. McCarthy and Kevin O'Connell all season long? Certainly worth a discussion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Riger and Rico have a conversation on how they feel about the Lions potentially winning tomorrow against the Vikings.