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The Minnesota Vikings winning streak is officially over. Hard fought game, but when it mattered most, Sam Darnold & Minnesota could not move the chains. The NFC North is absolutely STACKED. Despite the loss, we feel great about where we are as a unit right now! Andrew Sendejo joins us to talk about his days in purple, how he made a living in the NFL, & building his new brand. Tune in for h...

The Minnesota Vikings took down the Jets in London, leading to the firing of NY Head Coach Robert Saleh . It feels wonderful to be 5-0, but we know the Vikings have to continue their strong play before we talk about the postseason . Tune in for our take on the Vikings RB situation, Darnold’s recent play, & why our defense has been so effective. SKOL! Connect With Us! Support the show

The Minnesota Vikings SMOKED the Packers in the first half, up 28-0 at one point. Green Bay found their identity in the 2nd Half , giving the Vikings their first big scare of the season. Former teammate of Sam Darnold & 6-Year NFL Vet Colin Thompson joins us to break down the Vikings hot start. Sam Darnold has a new found swagger , & you bet he wants to keep that rolling against the team t...

To the surprise of many, The Minnesota Vikings are undefeated after 3 weeks! C.J. Stroud & the Houston Texans offense had ZERO answers for B-Flo’s red hot defense at U.S. Bank Stadium. Enjoy these vibes & ride the wave Vikings fans! Green Bay is no joke, winning 2 straight games without their franchise QB. Nick & Matt break down the biggest threats on their offense plus give their game...

The Minnesota Vikings are 2-0 after an ELECTRIC home opener knocking off a perennial NFC power. Sam Darnold & Justin Jefferson took the roof off with a 97-yard TD connection . Brian Flores & The Vikings Defense are firing on all cylinders and playing with a RARE energy. Exciting time to be a Vikings fan with a dangerous Houston Texans team coming to town. Lot of storylines in this one incl...

The Minnesota Vikings put a dominant product on the field in Week 1 against the New York Giants. Sam Darnold looked comfortable, Aaron Jones was rumbling, & our defense pitched a near shutout in a 28-6 win . With San Francisco & Houston on the horizon, this game was a “Must Win” for sure. Vikings fans Chase & Blake join us on the “VV Vent Line”, presented by Pulltab Sports. Couldn’t as...

The Minnesota Vikings head to East Rutherford for a clash with the New York Giants Week 1. Sam Darnold & the Vikings offense look to start strong & get a W on the card before playing San Francisco & Houston at home. Somewhat a revenge game after the Giants knocked us out of the playoffs in 2022. Let the chips fall where they may! Football season is here! Connect With Us! Support the sh...

Nick & Matt record live from The Minnesotan booth at the Minnesota State Fair. Late August is truly one of the most joyous times in Minnesota with Regular-Season Vikings football right around the corner. After a dominating performance in Philly, who has done enough to make this 53-Man roster? Hear our takes on who’s in, & who’s out after a very competitive Training Camp at TCO Stadium. Fea...

The Vikings put an exciting product on the field last Saturday against the Las Vegas Raiders at home. Standout performances from rookies Levi Drake Rodriguez, Bo Richter, & Will Reichard have us fired up. Roster cuts are going to be TOUGH this season for our front office. With so many new faces in the building, these last 2 preseason games have big implications for “bubble” players trying to m...

The BEST time of year is back! Football has officially begun. The Minnesota Vikings are a team that doesn’t have a ton of expectations with a rookie QB & veteran journeyman in Sam Darnold battling it out for the job. We like it this way. Sure to be a fun training camp with so many camp battles & positions on the line. It’s a new era of Vikings Football, & Lead Editor & VikesNow Pro...

Fun episode getting an inside look at life in the Air Force Academy with Bo Richter! Definitely not a traditional college athletics experience. Our Heart goes out to the friends & family of Khyree Jackson . Devastating accident that has shocked every fan to the core. R.I.P. Khyree, your legacy will be carried.  Connect With Us! Support the show

It’s already JULY & Training Camp is right around the corner! Nick & Matt welcome Minnesota Vikings UDFA Linebacker K.J. Cloyd to the show to talk about his mentality & what he has to do to earn a spot on the team. We also rank the TOP 10 teams in the NFC heading into 2024! There is bound to be some COMPETITIVE camp battles this year for sure, with our WR3 spot wide open as well as Sam...

   It’s officially summertime in Minnesota! The Vikings report to camp on July 23rd. Nick & Matt keep you dialed in with some summer roster updates, as well as a little speculation. Whether you’re enjoying time at the lake, out on the golf course, or at the office, VikesVerified is here to keep you locked in on Vikings football. At this point in time we’ve given you our best prediction at the...

Najee Thompson joins us to recap his rookie season & what he’ll be refining heading into his second season in the NFL. Flash also gives us a glimpse at what he likes to do outside of Football. 🎳  Mandatory Minicamp has officially begun, & we couldn’t be happier that Justin Jefferson’s extension is FINALLY finished. The Vikings are flying under the radar right now in the eyes of the averag...

Exciting time of year watching the Minnesota Vikings rookies hit the field for OTA’s. 7th Round pick Levi Drake Rodriguez opens up about his journey to the NFL, his commitment to his craft, & his spiritual journey to this point. A true effort player, Rodriguez flew under the radar of many NFL teams & looks to make a name for himself this fall in Purple. SKOL Connect With Us! Support the sh...

Hall of fame DT John Randle joins us & brings some elite storytelling with him. Randle elaborates on his involvement with the team & what he thinks of the New Regime. The Ring of Honor member gives us a good perspective of what Minnesota means to him. The Minnesota Vikings put together an impressive draft class in 2024 that should propel this team to playoff-caliber . Nick & Matt break...

Gabe Henderson joins us to talk his favorite acquisitions from Free Agency + his intuitions on the NFL Draft . The same questions remain around who the future QB of the Minnesota Vikings will be. This might be the toughest time of year to find accurate information on social media. Smoke is blowing from all directions. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the current landscape of the Minnesota Vikings....

The Minnesota Vikings are staying active in Free agency adding depth in every position group. There has never been more speculation as to what our draft strategy will be. Many expect us to make a run at the 3rd pick & take Drake Maye , while others expect J.J. McCarthy to be the target of our front office. Nick, Matt, & Max break down our thoughts on the situation as well as GRADE our FA p...

The Minnesota Vikings did not hesitate in day 1 of free agency this past Monday. Jonathan Greenard, Aaron Jones, Andrew Van Ginkel, & Blake Cashman headline our free agent class. Kirk Cousins & Danielle Hunter have officially left the roster & will go to pursue opportunities elsewhere. Loved them both, but it was time. Golden Gopher Alumni & NFL Draft Prospect Brevyn Spann-Ford joi...

Current Viking & Walter Payton Man Of The Year Nominee Harrison Phillips joins us to talk offseason, Brian Flores’ defense, & even his golf game! Things are starting to heat up with the NFL Combine firing up this weekend. Keep your eyes on the QB’s & Defensive interior prospects in INDY.  The dominos are about to fall, & we’re excited to see which players are retained & which p...

We welcome Northern Iowa Defensive Tackle Khristian Boyd to the show to talk about his career at UNI & his future NFL opportunities! Boyd has been flying up draft boards after his eye popping performance at the East-West Shrine Bowl. Kirk Cousins & Justin Jefferson’s contract situation remains in question, tune in to hear the latest. Connect With Us! Support the show

The NFL Offseason is in full swing after Kansas City has officially won back-to-back Super Bowls. In Vikings country, we’re focused on injecting youth into this roster & finding the next great pieces that can bring us to the playoffs. Nick & Matt list their TOP 6 WISHES for this off-season when the dominoes start falling in early March. Also, we dive into winners & losers from the Rees...

Well Folks, 2023 was NOT our year. The Minnesota Vikings struggled to endure an injury ridden season full of mistakes. Ball Security & the availability of many star players cost us our playoff chances. Now we forge forward to the off-season, focused on building a strong roster for the 2024 season. Will we re-sign Kirk? Draft a QB? These are all questions that will be answered within the coming...

The Vikings season is essentially toast after an abysmal effort in our home building on New Years Eve. Minnesota just didn’t seem to have an edge at all as the Packers ran through our team for a 33-10 victory. While this is extremely disappointing, this team wasn’t built for a playoff run in our current state. TUNE IN for future QB talk , Week 18’s implications, & who the Vikings should look t...

The Minnesota Vikings suffered a crushing 30-24 loss to the Detroit Lions, who secured the NFC North for the first time in 30 years. Good for the Lions I guess, but if Nick Mullens could’ve limited the INTs , this game was ours for the taking. Now we are down to our last breath on NYE. Green Bay comes to town & is seeking revenge. The rookie Jaren Hall will get the start in what is undoubtedly...