Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast

Minnesota Vikings predictions involving JJ McCarthy airing things out, how Lamar Jackson will fair against Brian Flores' defense, and more! Plus a QB Cesspool challenge 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 .

Former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman -- and host of The OLine Committee podcast (YouTube, Spotify, Apple) -- Alex Boone and Phil Mackey break down film of JJ McCarthy's performance against the Detroit Lions! Film breakdown starts at 15:00. Plus, Boone explains the blue collar shirt origins, raves about McCarthy's intangibles, and the boys praise Brian Flores for dialing up insane pressures a...

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to a CRAZY NFL trade deadline! The New York Jets’ fire sale included trading Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts and Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys.  00:00 - Reacting to Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts, plus the Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks and Jacksonville Jaguars loading up at the trade deadline!  24:00 - Who sho...

Mackey and Judd do a deep dive into JJ McCarthy’s first three games -- including Sunday’s upset by the Minnesota Vikings over the Detroit Lions; Does JJ McCarthy have the “it” factor? What is the “it” factor? Do you care about McCarthy’s stats? Plus, some good and bad trends through McCarthy’s first few games, and least favorite and favorite Vikings things.  See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

Doogie joins Mackey & Judd to discuss what JJ McCarthy’s successful return -- and the Minnesota Vikings’ win over the Detroit Lions -- means for the rest of the season. The Vikings defense also appears to be rounding into form, minus Dallas Turner, whose playing time has been reduced…  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

What a win for the Minnesota Vikings, Kevin O’Connell and J.J. McCarthy! Not only did J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings have an outstanding performance but so did Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings coach staff. Just how did the Minnesota Vikings do it and can they repeat that performance when the Baltimore Ravens come to town? The Before I Die crew has some takes! They also take your...

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Week 9 in the NFL! JJ McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings shocked the Detroit Lions; The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers experienced very different Sundays; And more! 00:00 - Jeremiah’s new hairstyle!  02:00 - JJ McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings upset the Detroit Lions! Alex Boone shows off his blue collar shirt and explains the Jim Ha...

The Cincinnati Bengals need Brian Flores; Are the San Francisco 49ers heading towards a quarterback controversy; Are the Green Bay Packers in trouble; Plus, Dex fires someone’s ass and more on NFL Takes.  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 win over Detroit Lions; Why the Vikings were justified on moving on from Daniel Jones and Sam Darnold; Why JJ McCarthy's stat line doesn't tell the whole story in the Vikings win; Why the Vikings are most dangerous team in the NFC North; Packers Vent Line clips after a loss to the Panthers; Vikings Pie Chart of Praise; Nitpicks in the Vikings win and more on P...

Minnesota Vikings WIN and beat the Detroit Lions! JJ McCarthy returns to lead the Vikings to a stunning win; The Vikings season is back on track; Vikings fans weigh in on the win as we're live from the Hop House at Mystic Lake Casino 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 .

The Minnesota Vikings are 8.5 point underdogs against the Detroit Lions, which is the biggest spread in the KOC era; Do the Vikings stand a chance against the Lions offense; Does JJ McCarthy have a chance to lead the Vikings to an upset win and more on Purple Picks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Minnesota Vikings AND Purple Daily are in TROUBLE; We explain why we aren't broadcasting on the Purple Daily YouTube channel; Why the Vikings are at the bottom of the NFC North; Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell struggles in 2025; Do the Vikings regret passing on Bo Nix; Plus other Vikings feedback on Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, JJ McCarthy returning and more on Purple Daily. See Privacy Policy at https:...

Are tensions high around the Minnesota Vikings? Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad and The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins start the show discussing the mood around the Minnesota Vikings after the debacle in Los Angeles and with Carson Wentz. How will J.J. McCarthy perform on Sunday against the Detroit Lions and will the Minnesota Vikings be ready to perform at a high level? If the Minnesota Viking...

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer your Dumb Football Questions, including making their midseason Super Bowl match-up predictions!  00:00 - Breaking down the football calendar  04:00 - Who plays in the Super Bowl? The boys predict their Super Bowl match-ups…  14:00 - Do you believe this Jon Gruden story about Peyton Manning?  17:00 - Do refs actually listen to p...

It’s Thorsday! Thor Nystrom joins Mackey and Judd to talk about the relaunch of JJ McCarthy, and two main questions: What if the Minnesota Vikings WIN on Sunday against the Detroit Lions? And is Kevin O’Connell’s QB Whisperer reputation at stake with JJ McCarthy?  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Doogie joins Mackey & Judd to discuss The Athletic’s report about “underlying tension” within the Minnesota Vikings organization. Is Kevin O’Connell in a tenuous position right now? Plus, injury updates ahead of Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Minnesota Vikings predictions involving JJ McCarthy's first game back in action, newly signed QB John Wolford, and more! Plus a QB Cesspool challenge 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 .

It’s a Hot Take Tuesday with Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone, Phil Mackey -- and special guest Mitch Morse! Morse spent most of his career as the Kansas City Chiefs (Patrick Mahomes) and Buffalo Bills (Josh Allen) starting center, and you can find his new weekly show here -- https://www.youtube.com/@MMwithMitch/videos 00:00 - Mitch Morse on life after NFL!  02:00 - Mitch tells great stories about...

Mackey and Judd, on this State of the Minnesota Vikings episode, do a deep dive into why Carson Wentz was allowed to be pummeled with his injured shoulder? Does Kevin O'Connell deserve to be criticized? Why didn't Max Brosmer see more playing time? Plus, favorite and least favorite Vikings things, including JJ McCarthy starting again this weekend, and Jalen Redmond dominating through the first hav...

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Week 8 in the NFL! The Green Bay Packers won the Aaron Rodgers revenge game and look legit in the NFC; The New England Patriots are tracking for like 12 wins; And more!  00:00 - Too many blowouts this week in the NFL!  04:00 - The Green Bay Packers and Jordan Love looked like a well-oiled machine in their win over Aaron Rodgers and the...

Jessi, Leighton, and Jason start a fresh week by looking ahead to the Vikings next matchup against the Lions with what's expected to be the return to the field for JJ McCarthy after missing the past few weeks. How much is it needed for McCarthy to play versus Detroit? How do fans expect the team to fare during the upcoming gauntlet of teams as the Vikings look to get back on track? Will the team m...

Minnesota Vikings and NFL Takes after Week 8; Vikings QB JJ McCarthy is on track to start against the Detroit Lions; If the Vikings could go back and not draft McCarthy; Are the Vikings the most disappointing roster in the NFL this season; Vikings defense needs to step up ASAP; Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell is the worst short-yardage coach in the NFL; Kirk Cousins lays an egg for the Atlanta...

Reevaluating Minnesota Vikings 2025 free agent additions; Did the Vikings miss on the majority of their free agent additions; Is Vikings safety Harrison Smith cooked; Which of these individuals who got away from the Vikings hurts the most; Plus, more Vikings feedback on Kevin O’Connell, Justin Jefferson and more on Purple Daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

Judd and Chip discuss the Vikings' no-show performance on Thursday night against the Chargers, Kevin O'Connell's role in that defeat and what has happened to the defense. What are the expectations now that J.J. McCarthy is expected to start on Nov. 2 in Detroit? 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 loss to LA Chargers; Did the Vikings make a mistake picking Kevin O'Connell over Jim Harbaugh; Should the Vikings head coach give up play calling; The only thing that can save the Vikings is JJ McCarthy; Vikings pie chart of blame involving Matt Daniels, the offensive line, Wentz, and others; Plus silver linings for the Vikings and more on Purple Daily. See Pr...