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Nick Mullens & Minnesota lost an absolute HEARTBREAKER in Cincy last week. A few inopportune turnovers & failed QB sneaks cost the Vikings a huge game for our playoff hopes. Detroit comes to town this week & a matchup vs. Detroit has NEVER felt bigger. They are a solid team with good offensive weapons. We will get a real chance to see what this Vikings team is made of at the WINTER WHI...

The Vikings were able to SQUEAK out a win 3-0 in Las Vegas behind a defensive masterclass from Brian Flores & his unit. Nick Mullens will take the reins this week after Josh Dobbs put back-to-back subpar performances on tape. Mullens brings a veteran presence & a pocket passing skillset to an offense that is built for just that. Cincinnati & Minnesota BOTH sit at 7-6 with their playoff...

The Vikings head in to the bye at an uncomfortable 6-6. The Passtronaut has seemingly come back to earth after back-to-back primetime losses. However, The Vikings still sit in a playoff spot with a chance to control our own destiny. 2 games against low-tier quarterbacks ,  followed by 3 division games. It’s going to be a wild ride to end the 2023 season. The good news is that we just might be gett...

The Vikings are a good football team that often dominates games. The problem is, turnovers are the Achilles heel of this team. In Kevin O’ Connell’s tenure, the Vikings are 16-0 when they win the turnover margin. 3-9 when they lose the margin. It’s really not rocket science. Fumbles have been hurting us all year. Brian Flores has this defense fired up & primed for a win on Monday Night. MN cur...

Nick & Matt are LIVE in a van down by the river in Stillwater, MN. This isn’t just any van, this is THE Top The Tater van from Kemps. 2 for $4 all month long at your local Cub. Minnesota & overnight-celebrity Josh Dobbs are riding an absolute WAVE right now. Russell Wilson & the Broncos have won 2 straight against top AFC competition, this is going to be a good one folks… SKOL! Connect...

All eyes were on Vikings rookie Jaren Hall early on in Atlanta. After leading a 75-yard drive looking sharp as a tack, Hall took a hit on the goal line that led to an early exit. Insert Josh Dobbs, the journeyman QB & former NASA intern was now under center for a new team on 5 DAYS notice! A gutsy defensive performance ended up complimenting Dobbs perfectly, as he secures his 1st win in purple...

One of the the most bittersweet games in Vikings history this past Sunday. The Vikings roll into Lambeau field & DOMINATE our rival Green Bay Packers… but at what cost? The Vikings lost their cornerstone QB Kirk Cousins to a non-contact Achilles tear late in the game. Life without Kirk is going to be bumpy with a lot of uncertainty, but there is only one choice we have, & that is to forge...

Your Minnesota Vikings shocked the world on Monday night taking down the constantly praised San Francisco 49ers. On the shoulders of Kirk Cousins, nearly our entire team rose to the occasion to take down the NFC contender. Jordan Addison became a STAR, TJ secured everything, & KOC was locked in from a play calling standpoint. HUGE opportunity at Lambeau Field this weekend to get back to .500 a...

The Vikings beat the bears last weekend with a lot left to be desired. Adjusting without Justin Jefferson was a struggle for most of this game. A win is a win however, & our toughest test so far is right in front of us in primetime. FIND a way & go to Green Bay with MOMENTUM Halloween weekend. *Apologize for the robotic audio SKOL Connect With Us! Support the show

The 2023 Minnesota Vikings season is like watching the same horror film week in & week out. Statistically, this team is near the top of the league in yards, pass blocking, run blocking etc. but the Achilles heel is FUMBLING the football. We have now lost 8 fumbles this year, with 6 coming in the FIRST Quarter. Have to find a way to change the narrative or we may have to talk draft capital pret...

The Vikings improve to 1-3 after a gritty win in Carolina. Harrison Smith & Marcus Davenport led the defense to it’s best performance of the year. Was the DJ Wonnum TD a turning point in the season? Good confidence boost for us with the MVP Patrick Mahomes and & the ever-popular Travis Kelce visiting U.S. Bank this weekend. This has the making of an instant classic with a playoff atmospher...

TOUGH start to this season to say the least. What went wrong against LA? Nick & Matt break down our critical mistakes as well shine a light on the players that ARE performing at an elite level. Right when you thought all hope was lost for the 2023 Vikings, you then realize that this Sunday in Carolina is the official beginning of the annual phenomenon that is KIRKT🎃BER. The Panthers are a dep...

For a lot of fans, it can be tough to stay optimistic after an 0-2 start. We’re here to tell you don’t jump ship yet… This team is -6 in turnover differential, dead last in the league. The best part about this stat is that it’s FIXABLE. There’s a lot of bright spots on this team including standout rookies Jordan Addison & Ivan Pace Jr. Keep the faith & lets claw our way back to a .500 reco...

Week 1 surprised a lot of Vikings fans to say the least. Minnesota racked up 369 total yards of offense to Tampa Bays’ 242 & we still managed to lose. Nick & Matt break down what went wrong, as well as the strengths & deficiencies of this team through 1 week. Another opportunity presents itself on primetime, & after a rocky start to the season…. We’ve got a chance to knock ROCKY of...

We’re back in the booth breaking down the Vikings official 53-man roster in Episode 60. Lot of tough decisions had to be made after a competitive training camp, tune in for our thoughts on the first look at who will suit up on September 10th. The BUCS come to town in 10 days… stick around for a brief Week 1 preview at the end of the episode. SKOL  Connect With Us! Support the show

Football season is officially underway & we could not be more excited for Week 1! Vikings journeyman TE Colin Thompson joins the show & shares his experiences in pro football as well as the mindset that’s allowed him to keep pushing forward. The Vikings roster still has quite a few question marks as we progress into our second preseason matchup vs. Tennessee. Camp battles are intense… espe...

Matt & Max break down their roster predictions from top to bottom in this episode. Expect a lot of competition in Vikings camp this year after an influx of new faces & young talent joined the roster this offseason. Camp battles are sure to be intense this year & you know what they say.... Iron sharpens iron! We also touch on the current state of the RB market & why paying Alexander...

The Minnesota Summer is flying by & just like that players report to camp in under 2 weeks! Nick & Matt discuss the ongoing negotiations with Danielle Hunter, as well as what we may do with our remaining $18M in cap space. Blaine, MN native Zach Ojile joins the show to tell us about his experience so far with the team, as well as what lies ahead for him.  Connect With Us! Support the show

Nick & Matt are joined by Iowa Alum & Super Bowl Champion OT Tristan Wirfs in studio to break down a multitude of topics. Hear from Tristan about his Super Bowl run as a 22 year old rookie as well as his relationship with the GOAT Tom Brady. Stick around for a brief preview of Week 1 @ U.S. Bank Stadium....  SKOL.... & Fire The Cannons! Connect With Us! Support the show

It's HOT in Minnesota & OTA's are heating up as well. Join Nick & Matt as we highlight who has been turning heads so far in practice! Vikings Safety & 2022 captain Josh Metellus joins the show & breaks down what he's most excited for this season, as well as how his role on the team will continue to develop. Lot of good energy down in Eagan right now!  SKOL Connect Wi...

Run-Down of all recent roster moves followed by an interview with Vikings Snapper Andrew DePaola. The Pro Bowl LS provides an interesting perspective on the mindset of an NFL specialist. Stick around for our SCHEDULE PREDICTION as Nick & Matt briefly break down each game & how we think they'll shake out..... as of now. Camp Szn is just around the corner! SKOL Connect With Us! Support...

What a whirlwind of an NFL Draft weekend! We're here to break down every pick, as well as offer our grades of each selection. This years draft could very well be highlighted by our UDFA class. UDFA Najee Thompson joins the show to discuss how he will make an impression on this staff, as well as the pride he takes in special teams. SKOL Connect With Us! Support the show

We go LIVE from Tom's Watch Bar in Downtown Minneapolis for round 1 of the NFL Draft. Nick & Matt speculate on what the Vikings will do as well as give their thoughts on this draft class as a whole. K.J. Osborn stops by for a brief interview & shares his thoughts on Kevin O'Connell's offense.   Listen to the final 5 minutes to hear our live reaction to the Jordan Addison pic...

Nick & Matt break it down with Vikings WR K.J. Osborn for a brief live interview during the 1st Round of the NFL Draft. We talk about KJ's draft experience, Kevin O'Connell's offense, & how he plans to increase his role as a leader on this team! SKOL Connect With Us! Support the show

We take a deep dive into NFL Draft prospects, trade speculation, our team needs, & much more in this pre-draft focused episode. West coast VV member Max Dinesen joins the show to boast his expertise on this years draft class. Stick around for Nick & Matt's LIVE 7 round mock draft.... (Hint: Secured Some Gems).  SKOL Connect With Us! Support the show