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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.
Week 18 Math and a New Year Edge Happy New Year from the Detroit Lions Podcast, and welcome to the clean slate of 2026. The Detroit Lions have one game left in the 2025 NFL season, a finale against the Bears. The tug here is real. Win the game, feel good, start 2026 with momentum. Or accept a loss that could lock in a last place schedule. The ideal lane is narrow but clear. Beat the Bears, then hope the Vikings beat the Packers. Minnesota holds the head-to-head tiebreaker on Detroit, so the Lions could still land fourth in the NFC North while finishing with a winning record. It is a strange picture. Eight or nine wins at the bottom of a division. Other divisions wobbling near that mark at the top. That is this year's NFL. The message for fans is balance. Enjoy the stakes, do not let them own your sleep. You play to win. If the scenario breaks another way, accept the payoff in 2026 opponents. Either outcome has value. O-line Shuffle: Glasgow In, Eguakun Out The interior line is moving again. Graham Glasgow could start at center this week after the Browns poached Kingsley Eguakun off the Lions practice squad. Cleveland's front is crushed by injuries, four of five starters on injured reserve, with Wyatt Teller shut down as well. They need a center look for Week 18, so Eguakun gets a shot. Detroit knows what it had. Eguakun showed some steadiness in pass protection against Pittsburgh, then scuffled against Minnesota. The bigger issue was body control and sustain in the run game. Too many reps ended before the whistle. In Detroit he profiled as depth, an interior reserve. The Lions wished him well. That is fair. The roster churn continues, and Glasgow stepping in at center fits the week's needs. Health Updates: Sam LaPorta and the Tight End Plan Sam LaPorta's timeline is clearer. The back surgery kept him out for any potential playoff run, which always felt likely. The target is training camp, and that matters. The Lions missed his hands and his leverage in space. The offense needs more of him, not less. Getting LaPorta right for 2026 is a priority that outpaces any short-term wish. Taylor Decker's Decision and the Ragnow Example Taylor Decker opened the door to retirement. He has not gone there before, but he will consider it this offseason. That honesty resonates. The mileage is heavy, the hits add up, the age clock is loud. The old line is simple, once you are thinking about retirement, it can be hard to unthink it. Still, there is a counterpoint in the locker room storylines. Frank Ragnow was very retired, then felt the pull and tried to come back because he missed the game and felt the team needed him. That could weigh on Decker as he sorts through the choice. For now, it is Bears week. The Detroit Lions can win, feel good, and still find a softer 2026 draw if the Vikings handle the Packers. That is the edge of Week 18. That is the balance this team is walking into the new year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOxk_OCxSIE #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #detroitlionsvsbearsfinale #week18tiebreakermath #lastplaceschedule #vikingsoverpackersscenario #nfcnorthfourthplace #grahamglasgowatcenter #kingsleyeguakuntobrowns #clevelandoffensivelineinjuries #wyatttellershutdown #passprotectionagainstpittsburgh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Something for EVERY NFL Team to look to improve or accomplish in 2026! Use Promocode: "TFG" On Underdog and get a $75 Bonus Match when you play just $5! https://bit.ly/3vbmeUG Must be 18+ (21+MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE). Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER; For additional resources please visit https://underdogfantasy.com/responsible-gaming-resources Get EXCLUSIVE Draft Content AND Support My Channel @ https://www.patreon.com/thatfranchiseguy Join my Community Discord Server! https://discord.gg/D9cp7yY TIMESTAMPS INTRO 0:00 Bears 1:14 Packers 10:57 Vikings 18:31 Lions 22:51 Eagles 29:29 Commanders 32:55 Giants 38:06 Cowboys 43:06 Panthers 44:59 Bucs 47:45 Saints 52:07 Falcons 56:37 Rams 1:03:09 Seahawks 1:07:09 Cardinals 1:09:50 49ers 1:16:42 Bengals 1:20:54 Steelers 1:26:29 Ravens 1:29:32 Browns 1:34:08 Patriots 1:38:14 Jets 1:40:32 Bills 1:43:16 Dolphins 1:46:10 Jaguars 1:50:05 Texans 1:56:02 Colts 2:01:02 Titans 2:03:53 Chargers 2:09:55 Raiders 2:13:18 Chiefs 2:17:57 Broncos 2:23:02
The final game of the 2003 season against the Vikings was supposed to be a formality for the Cardinals. However, it turned into one of the most consequential moments in franchise history. Paul Calvisi and Darren Urban recount how an obscure Cardinals receiver made the biggest play of his life, winning the game in the finals seconds while sending shockwaves through three NFL cities. That single catch by Nathan Poole pushed the Packers into the playoffs, broke the hearts of Vikings fans, cost the Cardinals the top pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, and ultimately reshaped the top of the draft itself. What followed months later would forever alter the trajectory of the Cardinals organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vikings upset Lions, Texans nip Chargers, Jags win ugly over Colts, Eagles nip Bills and 49 ers win shoot out with Bears
Fantasy Football show for Dec 31, 2025. Happy New Year's Eve! A preview of every Week 18 matchup with fantasy football start/sit decisions! Which NFL teams are fighting the most for a playoff spot or better seeding? And last but not least, Mike spins the Wheel of Shame! Manage your redraft, keeper, and dynasty fantasy football teams with the #1 fantasy football podcast.(00:00) Intro(04:50) Backup Options(08:00) NFL News(11:15) Fantasy Forecast(11:25) Panthers at Buccaneers(16:05) Seahawks at 49ers(20:05) Saints at Falcons(23:25) Browns at Bengals(27:20) Packers at Vikings(32:20) Cowboys at Giants(36:45) Titans at Jaguars(39:45) Colts at Texans(41:25) Jets at Bills(43:45) Lions at Bears(47:00) Chargers at Broncos(49:30) Chiefs at Raiders(51:05) Cardinals at Rams(54:30) Dolphins at Patriots(57:00) Commanders at Eagles(58:15) Ravens at Steelers(01:03:00) Fantasy FaceoffConnect with the show:Subscribe on YouTubeVisit us on the WebSupport the ShowFollow on XFollow on InstagramJoin our Discord Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Jourdan Rodrigue and Patrick Claybon to preview all of the Week 18 action from around the NFL starting with the Seahawks at the 49ers followed by Lions at Bears (09:45), Commanders at Eagles (15:30), Panthers at Buccaneers (19:45), Cardinals at Rams (28:02), Packers at Vikings (33:40), Cowboys at Giants (38:25), Saints at Falcons (42:15), Chargers at Broncos (48:20), Dolphins at Patriots (53:15), Titans at Jaguars (58:30), Ravens at Steelers (01:04:39), Colts at Texans (01:13:07), Jets at Bills (01:24:30), Browns at Bengals (01:28:45) and Chiefs at Raiders (01:33:40). Note: time codes approximate.NFL Daily YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nflpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dead Funny History: Emma of Normandy. Join historian Greg Jenner for a fast-paced, funny and fascinating journey through the life of Emma of Normandy - twice Queen of England, mother of kings, and the medieval Kris Jenner of royal politics.This episode of Dead Funny History is packed with jokes, sketches and sound effects that bring the past to life for families and Key Stage 2 learners. Emma's story is full of twists, betrayals and Viking invasions. Born in Normandy around 985 CE, she married King Aethelred the Unready at just 17, became queen, and had three children including future king Edward the Confessor.But when the Vikings invaded, Emma fled to France, only to return and marry the new Viking king, Cnut. That made her queen again, while Cnut was still married to someone else. Cue royal drama, competitive parenting, and a lot of people named Ælfgifu.Emma's life was a whirlwind of political alliances, family feuds and strategic marriages. She was exiled, had her treasures stolen, and saw her children fight for the throne. She even spread rumours to undermine her stepson Harold Harefoot, and helped her favourite son Harthacnut become king - only for him to dig up his half-brother's body and throw it in a swamp.Expect parodies, sketch comedy, and a quiz to test what you've learned. It's history with heart, humour and high production value. Perfect for curious kids, families, and fans of You're Dead To Me.Written by Gabby Hutchinson Crouch, Athena Kugblenu and Dr Emma Nagouse Host: Greg Jenner Performers: Mali Ann Rees and John-Luke Roberts Producer: Dr Emma Nagouse Associate Producer: Gabby Hutchinson Crouch Audio Producer: Emma Weatherill Script Consultant: Professor Elizabeth Tyler Production Coordinator: Liz Tuohy Production Manager: Jo Kyle Sound Designer: Peregrine AndrewsA BBC Studios Production
(0:00) Chris had a wardrobe malfunction last weekend(6:45) Join our DraftKings Pick ‘Em Pool!(7:15) SATURDAY: Panthers at Buccaneers(12:20) Seahawks at 49ers(18:30) SUNDAY EARLY: Saints at Falcons(22:30) Browns at Bengals(24:45) Colts at Texans(27:20) Titans at Jaguars(29:10) Packers at Vikings(31:35) Cowboys at Giants(33:10) SUNDAY LATE: Jets at Bills(35:45) Lions at Bears(38:30) Chargers at Broncos(40:55) Cardinals at Rams(42:45) Chiefs at Raiders(44:15) Dolphins at Patriots(46:30) Commanders at Eagles(49:20) SNF: Ravens at Steelers(52:05) Best Bets & Folsom Prison Blues Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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.
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.
Former Vikings lineman Jeremiah Sirles joins the show to discuss what Minnesota should do at QB next season and what's left to learn about this team in the final week of the season. Plus, Maggie Robinson joins for the weekly Robinson Rundown. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
(0:00) Chris had a wardrobe malfunction last weekend(6:45) Join our DraftKings Pick ‘Em Pool!(7:15) SATURDAY: Panthers at Buccaneers(12:20) Seahawks at 49ers(18:30) SUNDAY EARLY: Saints at Falcons(22:30) Browns at Bengals(24:45) Colts at Texans(27:20) Titans at Jaguars(29:10) Packers at Vikings(31:35) Cowboys at Giants(33:10) SUNDAY LATE: Jets at Bills(35:45) Lions at Bears(38:30) Chargers at Broncos(40:55) Cardinals at Rams(42:45) Chiefs at Raiders(44:15) Dolphins at Patriots(46:30) Commanders at Eagles(49:20) SNF: Ravens at Steelers(52:05) Best Bets & Folsom Prison Blues Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mike Garafolo, NFL Network and Puck discuss the biggest keys and factors for the Seahawks and 49ers on Saturday. Both teams are dealing with injuries, Mike informs who's in and who's potentially out. Sam Darnold was in this position a year ago with the Vikings, how much will this weigh on him this Saturday? They also talk about other key storylines around the NFL, the future of Lamar Jackson in Baltimore, Mike Tomlin's Steelers future, Pete Carroll tenure in Vegas likely over and what will the league do with Stefon Diggs?
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Looking for NFL Week 18 betting picks and predictions? Join Lawrence "The Prez" Prezman as quickly goes game by game to discuss betting the NFL Week 18 slate on his weekly Prezidential Address!Intro 00:00Panthers vs Buccaneers 00:42Seahawks vs 49ers 2:12Packers vs Vikings 4:02Colts vs Texans 4:45Dolphins vs Patriots 5:12Chiefs vs Raiders 6:40Lions vs Bears 7:10Jets vs Bills 8:00Ravens vs Steelers 8:50Browns vs Bengals 10:00Cowboys vs Giants 11:50Commanders vs Eagles 12:14Saints vs Falcons 12:15Cardinals vs Rams 13:21Chargers vs Broncos 13:47Titans vs Jaguars 14:30
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker preview Sunday's regular season finale between the Vikings (8-8) and Packers (9-6-1). Quarterback J.J. McCarthy appears on track to play again. What can he gain from his 10th NFL start? What else is there to play for in this game? They discuss the financial incentives and other reasons that could motivate players and coaches in this game.
Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha. To kick off the final hour of the show, Dan and Lindsey depress you before saving your faith in humanity in 3 Disasters & Puppies. Then, Dan and Lindsey chat a bit about billionaires and the newest member to the club, Beyonce. Finally, to wrap up the show Dave Schwartz makes his weekly appearance to chat about World Juniors, the Vikings and the Wild.
Muss is joined by Chuck Foreman for Vikings Country!
Muss is joined by Chuck Foreman for Vikings Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What can the Vikings learn when they take the field Sunday? Pioneer Press reporter Dane Mizutani will be at U.S. Bank Stadium, and he looks ahead to the "showdown" with the hated Packers.
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.
Bleav in Vikings takes a look at why the Vikings are favored to beat the Green Bay Packers in the season finale, NFL MVP and Super Bowl odds, and the 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, which features former Vikings DT Kevin Williams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Cody and Felix break down the schematic issues plaguing the Cowboys and Commanders, and analyze how Brian Flores used specific pressure packages to confuse Jared Goff. The duo also discusses the Saints' resurgence, the Jaguars' playoff potential, and Caleb Williams' undeniable talent.—In this episode:- The continued dysfunction of the Las Vegas Raiders and the confusion surrounding their offensive staff structure.- Dan Quinn's defensive regression in Washington and the potential coordinator carousel looming for the Cowboys.- Brian Flores' tactical masterclass against the Lions and how he utilized specific pressure packages to rattle Jared Goff.- Takeaways from the Chiefs-Broncos Christmas matchup, including the heated exchange between Bo Nix and Sean Payton.- The contrast between Caleb Williams' "undeniable" raw talent and the 49ers' highly structured efficiency under Kyle Shanahan.—Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & The Raiders "Dumpster Fire" 5:02 - Cowboys vs. Commanders & Dan Quinn's Future 10:08 - The Cowboys' DC Search: Why Flores/Leonard Might Not Happen 15:42 - Broncos vs. Chiefs: Bo Nix Yelling at Sean Payton 19:15 - Chargers vs. Texans & CJ Stroud's Struggles 24:59 - Packers vs. Ravens: Derrick Henry's Dominance 28:26 - Bengals vs. Cardinals: Arizona's Defensive Injuries 32:30 - Steelers vs. Browns & Aaron Rodgers' Sack Aversion 35:12 - Dolphins Recap & Todd Bowles on the Hot Seat? 37:55 - Saints vs. Titans: Why New Orleans is a 2026 Sleeper 41:25 - The Jaguars' Ascent & Liam Coen's Impact 43:31 - Patriots vs. Jets & Drake Maye's Potential 48:42 - Vikings vs. Lions: Brian Flores' Masterclass vs. Goff 52:30 - Bears vs. 49ers: Caleb Williams vs. The Shanahan Machine 55:29 - Eagles vs. Bills Recap 56:22 - Seahawks vs. Panthers & Bryce Young 58:48 - Rams vs. Falcons & Kirk Cousins' Future 1:00:06 - Outro—» Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love!MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe.—© 2025 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe
The Green Bay Packers end their 2025 Home games with a loss to the Ravens after they run for over 300 yards. Mark and Pug provide their thoughts on the Ravens game and then breakdown who we think the Packers will start against the Vikings. The Bucks get Giannis back into the lineup this week and go 3-1 and provide some wins to talk about. The Badgers get a few wins this week where Marquette rough season continues. We talk about some of the Wisconsin Badgers football news of players leaving the program. Lastly, we do our 2025 Top WI Sports Moments draft and Mark shares our 2025 MVP picks for the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Last show of 2025 is in the books as I discuss the Packers loss against the Ravens, expectations for the Vikings and the Playoffs.
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.
The 2025 NFL season is 17 weeks old and with the playoffs right around the corner, a few playoff seedings and spots are still up for grabs. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Chicago Bears in an offensive shootout to keep their hopes of the NFC's #1 seed alive. Brock Purdy and Caleb Williams traded punches throughout Sunday evening until the 49ers defense stood tall. The Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks knocked off the Carolina Panthers, setting up a week 18 matchup that'll determine the winner of the NFC South. The Philadelphia Eagles held off the Buffalo Bills comeback attempt. Jalen Hurts commanded the first half and Josh Allen owned the second half but it was the Eagles defense that dominated the entire game, allowing the Eagles to stay alive in the race for the NFC's 2nd seed. The Steelers fell to the Browns, the Ravens knocked off the Packers and the Texans defeated the Chargers to all set up wild Wk18 playoff implications. Chris and the fellas break down the games, talk through the playoff outlooks and give their best thoughts on the teams that can win a Super Bowl this season. (00:00:00) - NFL Week 17 Reactions: Dawg of the Day (00:08:35) - Philadelphia Eagles vs Buffalo Bills (00:42:00) - San Francisco 49ers vs Chicago Bears (01:06:15) - Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers (01:19:00) - Miami Dolphins vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (01:27:45) - Baltimore Ravens vs Green Bay Packers (01:30:25) - Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers (01:42:45) - Houston Texans vs LA Chargers (01:54:20) - Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs (01:57:05) - Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts (02:08:00) - NFL Playoff Previews: Teams That You Trust (02:22:35) - Bermuda Triangle Games: Lions vs Vikings, Bengals vs Cardinals, Cowboys vs Commanders, Saints vs Titans, Patriots vs Jets & Giants vs Raiders (02:36:15) - Locals Landline Presented By Zone (02:41:45) - BetMGM Moments (03:26:05) - MNF Preview: LA Rams at Atlanta Falcons Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open. Green Light Hotline: (202) 991-0723 Also, check out our paddling partners at Appomattox River Company to get your canoes, kayaks and paddleboards so you're set to hit the river this summer. Green Light's YouTube Channel, where you can catch all the latest GL action: If you want some Black Friday merch, check out our sale:https://greenlightpodcast.shop/?fbclid=PAZnRzaAOR1RFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAad3Jup6i1N2qH77pK8eUeSbKt2Y0OXMldIw1dRTq_xDRuY3Ctp99Qj4pfyGAw_aem_w9tp_XwGL-ZptFIHvlrM1g Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you.
Hawk continues to cancel subscriptions to things he never knew he subscribed to, the gang talks Vikings and NFL football heading into the final week of the regular seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hawk continues to cancel subscriptions to things he never knew he subscribed to, the gang talks Vikings and NFL football heading into the final week of the regular season
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, 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.
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.
(0:00) John Harbaugh, Ravens prepare to face Steelers for division(14:00) Andy Reid on coaching Chiefs in 2026(19:30) COTY odds(24:00) Vikings working to re-sign Brian Flores(31:00) MVP odds Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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
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
If JJ McCarthy Stayed Healthy All Season... The Vikings Are in the Playoffs... --- A Northern Digital Production
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The show begins with some Vikings "what ifs." Then PA and Nordo are joined by Packers play-by-play voice Wayne Larrivee to talk about the Vikings upcoming game vs the Packers. To finish the first hour of the show Pat Micheletti calls in to talk about the Wild and the World Juniors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The show begins with some Vikings "what ifs." Then PA and Nordo are joined by Packers play-by-play voice Wayne Larrivee to talk about the Vikings upcoming game vs the Packers. To finish the first hour of the show Pat Micheletti calls in to talk about the Wild and the World Juniors.
Hour 3 of the show begins with the weekly X's and O's segment with Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell. Then Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes calls in to talk about the Wild game vs Vegas.
Hour 3 of the show begins with the weekly X's and O's segment with Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell. Then Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes calls in to talk about the Wild game vs Vegas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wow! Our final guest of 2025 is world-class cellist Rebecca Arons. She's a 25+ year member of the Minnesota Opera Orchestra, and has played with the Minnesota Orchestra and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. Arons has played with an incredible array of artists from Stevie Wonder to Ed Sheeran to Prince! She is also co-founder of STRINGenius, who provided that incredible orchestral backing for the Snoop Dogg NFL Halfrime spectacular at US Bank Stadium on Christmas Day! A perfect way to round out a truly incredible calendar year. Cheers!
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a night of winning for Minnesota teams. The Wolves routed the Bulls and the Wild routed Vegas, reminding us of how much both teams have grown. Plus the Gophers women's and men's basketball teams both won as well. 11:00: Andrew Krammer joins Rand to break down the Vikings' most recent win and to take a big-picture look at the roster. 32:00: Kevin Williams receives a big honor.
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.
NFL Week 17 and we start with Fastest 2 minutes. We then talk about every game from the last week. (00:00:00-00:11:33) Cowboys 30, Commanders 23 (00:11:33-00:20:09) Vikings 23, Lions 10 (00:20:09-00:32:39) Broncos 20, Chiefs 13 (00:32:39-00:47:17) Texans 20, Chargers 16 (00:47:17-00:55:41) Ravens 41, Packers 24 (00:55:41-01:09:49) Browns 13, Steelers 6 (01:09:49-01:22:34) Seahawks 27, Panthers 10 (01:22:34-01:30:16) Dolphins 20, Bucs 17 (01:30:16-01:41:38) Jaguars 23, Colts 17 (01:41:38-01:49:15) Saints 34, Titans 26 (01:49:15-01:57:42) Patriots 42, Jets 10 (01:57:42-02:03:30) Bengals 37, Cardinals 14 (02:03:20-02:08:17) Giants 34, Raiders 10 (02:08:17-02:10:22) Eagles 13, Bills 12 (02:10:22-02:22:43) 49ers 42, Bears 38 (02:22:43-02:35:23) We then talk playoff picture and who's back of the week (02:35:23-03:03:47).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
Packers dropped their 3rd straight and this time it was at home to the Ravens and their backup quarterback. Have the wheels fallen off for Green Bay? In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into game recap, playoff conversation, and more - Welcome back to the IKE Packers Podcast!Help the show by telling another Packers fan! Other ways to contribute are by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and subscribing wherever you get your podcasts.@IKE_Packers on X