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Nick & Matt kick off EPISODE 50 by grading each Vikings Free Agency transaction thus far, & what things could look like a few days from now! NFL Prospect & Former Minnesota-Duluth All-American OL Brent Laing joins the show to discuss his NFL combine experience, how his preparation has been going so far, & what the road ahead might look like. Pleasure to be around for 50 episodes. E...

Live from the Saint Paul (3/11/23). The Vikings have decided to go their separate ways with a few of our beloved veteran players. We dive into their potential replacements as well as what we expect this roster to look like before next fall. Tons up in the air right now. The NEW ERA of Vikings football begins now! SKOL Connect With Us! Support the show

Offseason Update :  Matt says expect more restructures than signings as free agency begins. Look for guys like Adam Thielen & Dalvin Cook to adjust their compensation in the near future or potentially be dealt elsewhere. We go over team needs & potential ways to fill them... + Hear VV's take on the XFL & how the NFL could take a look at a few of their procedures. Nonetheless, it i...

Nick & Matt are ecstatic about the hiring of Brian Flores as our DC. We have a feeling we may see more vets stick around than we initially thought. Gabe Henderson of the Vikings Entertainment Network joins the show to talk Flores, Minnesota Weather, his favorite moments from this season, & much more! SKOL  Connect With Us! Support the show

Nick & Matt discuss expectations for the Vikings Free Agents & what separates the teams left in the playoffs from the rest of the league. Trey Lance to MN??? Tune in to hear our take. Time to buckle up on what should be a whirlwind of an offseason...! SKOL Connect With Us! Support the show

Nick & Matt have gathered their thoughts, wallowed in their sorrows, & are ready to look ahead to brighter days. This defense specifically was never championship level. Tons of decisions for our front office to make regarding veteran leaders on this football team... Going to be a very interesting offseason...  Stay Faithful. SKOL Connect With Us! Support the show

Nick & Matt are back, but this time we're at some new coordinates. PullTab Sports & VV are partnering to continue bringing the noise in Vikings media! The 13-4 Minnesota Vikings will endure  wild card test this weekend @ U.S. Bank Stadium. First playoff home game in 5 years... this one will be special.  Everything on the line, eyeing down the ultimate goal.  SKOL Connect With Us! Supp...

What. A. Season. thus far for the Minnesota Vikings. You really can't make this stuff up. Down 33-0 at half, Kirk Cousins & the Vikings did the impossible. Dalvin Cook & Justin Jefferson put their skillset on display as Minnesota surged back to shock the Colts. The Vikings host a Winter Whiteout in the midst of ADVERSE weather conditions in Minneapolis this Saturday. The Giants are in...

The Vikings defense has had their fair share of struggles this season, but this one might take the cake. Ed Donatell & co. couldn't stop a nosebleed in this one. An adjustment certainly needs to be made. Kirk Cousins & Justin Jefferson EXPLODED in this game, with Justin setting the Vikings single game record for receiving yards (223). The old vet Matt Ryan comes to town this weekend w...

Nick & Matt break down yet ANOTHER nailbiter against Robert Saleh's talented young team. Lot on the line this week in Detroit with a chance to clinch the NFC North for the first time since 2017.... It's time to lock in & take this surprising underdog mentality to Detroit. Let's get to 11 wins baby. PRAY for a Philly loss as well. SKOL Connect With Us! Support the show

What a memorable Thanksgiving watching Justin Jefferson FEAST on the Pats secondary in dominant fashion.  "Sauce" Gardner and the new-look Jets will come in with a lot of confidence following the resurgence for Mike White & this offense last week against Chicago.  KOC Griddy Coming Soon? 9-2 What's New?  SKOL Connect With Us! Support the show

What. A. Game. I don't think Vikings nation even knows what hit them last Sunday against Stefon Diggs & The Bills. So much to unpack in this OT thriller, one word that describes this team is RESILIENCE. From Justin Jefferson making impossible catches to Pat P elevating his game tenfold, this team is currently in a great spot. 8-1 & HAVING FUN!  SKOL Connect With Us! Support the show

7-1 is a great place to be. We're excited to see how we stack up against one of the leagues best in their stadium this weekend. Lot of storylines in this one, including former Vikings star Stefon Diggs facing his former team for the first time. Josh Allen's status is still up in the air, but we think we can win this one regardless.... If you need gameday plans, GET TO Tom's Watch Ba...

The Vikings made a splash hours before the trade deadline, acquiring T.J. Hockenson from the Lions. T.J. adds an awesome element to this offense that leaves a lot to be excited about as Vikings fans. Kirk & the Purple head out to the nations capitol this weekend to take on former Viking Taylor Heinicke & the somewhat competitive Washington Commanders. SKOL Vikes Connect With Us! Support th...

The Vikings seek their best start to a season in 13 years with a win vs. The Cardinals this Sunday. The NFL Trade deadline is quickly approaching... which Vikings could potentially be moved & what pieces would enhance our current roster? Tune in to hear VV's take! Let's get to 6-1. SKOL! Connect With Us! Support the show

Minnesota pulls out another divisional win beating the bears at U.S. Bank 29-22. Made it interesting in the 2nd half, but the flashes of greatness we show are hard to be denied. The Vikes look to head into the bye at 5-1 with a win in Miami this week. Can we handle 3rd-String QB Skylar Thompson & his burners on the perimeter? Only time will tell, but we have a pretty good feeling about this on...

Vikings escape following Wil Lutz's DOUBLE DOINK to force OT! Nick & Matt touch on what we saw from both sides of the ball during a less than convincing win overseas.... Justin Fields & The Bears come to town with their ABYSMAL air attack & fairly stout defense. Stay tuned for our LOCK of the week & game predictions. SKOL VIKES! Connect With Us! Support the show

Minnesota squeaks out a 28-24 victory vs. Detroit at home! Much needed confidence boost heading into our lone international game @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the U.K. 8:30 AM start in this one so get your coffee ready Vikes nation... Europe loves the Vikes... We about to show some love back! SKOL Connect With Us! Support the show

Back in the booth after a tough one to watch in Philly. What was going on with the Vikings defensive scheme? Wake up call to say the least, but Philly is a good team. Detroit is no joke themselves... what can this Dan Campbell led team do in a hostile environment? Nick & Matt bring all the detail for this divisional matchup. Connect With Us! Support the show

We're back in the booth after an INSPIRING performance from the Purple in week 1. Can the Vikings follow up the strong performance on Monday Night against the Eagles??? Time will tell, but we have a feeling that this game is a real tone setter for our season! Come for the analysis, stay for the predictions.  SKOL Connect With Us! Support the show

Nick & Matt are BACK in the booth for the 2022 NFL season! We touch on the new roster & regime as well as the culture that this new staff is building. We also preview the season opener at U.S. Bank stadium featuring a signature matchup vs. Green Bay. This episode is complete with over/unders, game predictions, & philosophy on both sides of the ball. We hope you're as excited as we...

Nick & Matt are BACK in the booth & have a lot to talk about regarding the SURGING Minnesota Vikings. The offense is flowing & so are the coors lights! Matt highlights what has changed with this Vikings offense as well as his thoughts on Zimmer & the coaching staff. Connect With Us! Support the show

Must win territory as the 1-3 Vikings look to take advantage of a beat up Detroit team. This is one we should & could win. Nick & Matt take a peek at what to look for on both sides of the ball as well as how we secure this W! Connect With Us! Support the show

Nick & Matt are FIRED up to be back in the booth after an electric win vs. the Seahawks last week. The Browns pose a big threat in the running game & we're here to tell you how we can stop it. Tune in for matchups, keys to the game & more for this statement game! SKOL Connect With Us! Support the show

Nick & Matt break down what to expect this weekend as our bitter rival, the Seattle Seahawks come to town. Is this a must-win for Minnesota? In our book, it very well may be. Tap in for key matchups, how we contain Russell Wilson, & our predictions for the game Home Opener this Sunday! SKOL Connect With Us! Support the show