The Viking Age Podcast: A Minnesota Vikings Podcast from FanSided

FanSided's Chris Schad and The Viking Age's Adam Patrick discuss whether or not the Minnesota Vikings are planning to trade JJ McCarthy after the team's recent decision to re-sign Carson Wentz. Chris and Adam also chat about why the Vikings should consider trading for Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red...

FanSided's Chris Schad and The Viking Age's Adam Patrick break down why the Minnesota Vikings signed Kyler Murray and what it means for JJ McCarthy’s future in Minnesota. Is this the start of a real QB competition, or is Murray already the clear favorite to start in 2026? They also discuss Jonathan Greenard trade buzz and what’s next for the Vikings this offseason. Episode originally recor...

FanSided’s Chris Schad and The Viking Age’s Adam Patrick go over all the Minnesota Vikings QB rumors that came out of this year's NFL Scouting Combine and discuss what it all means for J.J. McCarthy's future with the team. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FanSided’s Chris Schad and The Viking Age’s Adam Patrick react to the latest Minnesota Vikings QB rumors about Derek Carr, Kyler Murray, Mac Jones, Kirk Cousins, and more. (Episode recorded on 2/17/26)  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FanSided’s Chris Schad and The Viking Age’s Adam Patrick react to Sam Darnold making the Minnesota Vikings look like fools by leading the Seattle Seahawks to a win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FanSided’s Chris Schad reacts to the Minnesota Vikings firing GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and all the juicy details that have been shared about his tenure with the team since his departure. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FanSided’s Chris Schad and The Viking Age’s Adam Patrick react to Sam Darnold leading the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl less than a year after leaving the Minnesota Vikings and Brian Flores officially staying put in Minnesota for at least one more season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FanSided's Chris Schad and Purple Insider's Matthew Coller discuss which QBs could potentially be brought in by the Minnesota Vikings to replace JJ McCarthy as the starter for the 2026 season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FanSided’s Chris Schad and The Viking Age’s Adam Patrick discuss the possibility of the Minnesota Vikings trading TJ Hockenson to the San Francisco 49ers after George Kittle's serious injury, and the two also react to the latest (positive?) report about Brian Flores. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FanSided’s Chris Schad and The Viking Age’s Adam Patrick give their initial reactions to the Minnesota Vikings ending their season with a 9-8 record after beating a Green Bay Packers team that was playing all of their backups and then they look back at JJ McCarthy's first season as a starter with the Vikings. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir...

FanSided’s Chris Schad and The Viking Age’s Adam Patrick discuss all the recent speculation about where Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores will be in 2026 and also spend a few minutes on one of the most meaningless Vikings/Packers games in the history of both franchises. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FanSided’s Chris Schad and The Viking Age’s Adam Patrick discuss how JJ McCarthy’s latest injury has ruined Christmas for Minnesota Vikings fans. With frustration boiling over and uncertainty at quarterback, are Vikings fans reaching a breaking point? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FanSided's Chris Schad talks about what Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy could do in the team's final 3 games of the 2025 season, including Sunday's Week 16 matchup on the road against the New York Giants. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FanSided's Chris Schad and The Viking Age's Adam Patrick react to JJ McCarthy leading the Minnesota Vikings to a big Week 15 win over the Dallas Cowboys and decide what should be next for the purple and gold's offseason QB plans. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FanSided's Chris Schad and The Viking Age's Adam Patrick break down the Minnesota Vikings’ 31–0 win over the Washington Commanders and discuss whether JJ McCarthy finally showed real progress. What did Minnesota unlock, and can JJ keep it going against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 15? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FanSided's Chris Schad and Zone Coverage's Tom Schreier discuss if J.J. McCarthy is still going to be QB1 for the Minnesota Vikings when they return for the 2026 season, and then they look ahead to the team's upcoming Week 14 matchup against the Washington Commanders. *** Download the Underdog app today or go to https://www.underdogfantasy.com/ and sign up with promo code THEAGE Advert...

FanSided's Chris Schad and The Viking Age's Adam Patrick attempt to figure out how everything has gone so wrong for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2025 season following the team's embarrassing loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FanSided's Chris Schad and The Viking Age's Adam Patrick react to all of the negative coverage surrounding Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy after his struggles in the team's Week 11 loss to the Chicago Bears, and the two also look ahead to the Vikings' upcoming showdown on the road against the Green Bay Packers.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...

FanSided's Chris Schad reacts to the Minnesota Vikings falling to 4-6 after a disappointing loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 11 and the underwhelming performance that JJ McCarthy delivered in the matchup. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FanSided's Chris Schad and The Viking Age's Adam Patrick look ahead to the big Week 11 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears and also attempt to figure out why JJ McCarthy and Justin Jefferson have been struggling recently. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones joined The Viking Age's Adam Patrick to talk JJ McCarthy, the current status of his shoulder, bacon, hot sauce, and why the rest of the NFL shouldn't take the Vikings lightly for the remainder of the 2025 season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FanSided's Chris Schad and The Viking Age's Adam Patrick react to JJ McCarthy returning and helping lead the Minnesota Vikings to a big win in Week 9 over the heavily favored Detroit Lions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FanSided's Chris Schad and The Viking Age's Adam Patrick react to Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy returning to the starting lineup for the first time since Week 2 and look ahead to the team's gigantic Week 9 matchup on the road against the Detroit Lions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FanSided's Chris Schad and The Viking Age's Adam Patrick react to the embarrassing performance delivered by the Minnesota Vikings in their Week 8 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FanSided's Chris Schad and The Viking Age's Adam Patrick talk about the approach that the Minnesota Vikings have been taking with QB JJ McCarthy since returning from London and what the team should do if Carson Wentz leads them to wins over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7 and the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 8. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:...