The Viking Age Podcast: A Minnesota Vikings Podcast from FanSided

The J.J. McCarthy era in Minnesota is officially over. Chris Schad and Adam Patrick break down the Minnesota Vikings’ decision to trade McCarthy to the New York Giants, what went wrong during his time in Minnesota, and how much blame belongs on McCarthy, Kevin O’Connell, and the Vikings organization. Plus, they look ahead to what’s next at quarterback and preview Minnesota’s Week 4 matchup against...

Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Dallas Turner is off to a dominant start, but can he keep it going against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Chris Schad is joined by FanSided’s Josh Hill to preview the Vikings’ Week 3 matchup against the Bucs, discuss Turner’s huge test against Tristan Wirfs, Kyler Murray’s return to the starting lineup, and what Minnesota needs to do to improve to 3-0. ~~~~~~~~~~ Follow Th...

Kyler Murray is officially back as QB1 for the Minnesota Vikings. Chris Schad and Adam Patrick discuss Murray’s return, Minnesota’s dominant defensive performance against the Chicago Bears, Dallas Turner’s breakout start, and whether the 2-0 Vikings have an early advantage in the NFC North. ~~~~~~~~~~ Follow The Viking Age: Website: https://thevikingage.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheV...

Jordan Mason is headed to injured reserve, changing the outlook for the Minnesota Vikings ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Chicago Bears. The Viking Age's Chris Schad is joined by Bear Goggles On's Anthony Miller to discuss Mason’s injury, the Carson Wentz and Kyler Murray situation, Brian Flores vs. Ben Johnson, and preview Vikings-Bears. ~~~~~~~~~~ Follow The Viking Age: Website...

Chris Schad and Adam Patrick break down the Minnesota Vikings’ wild Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers, including Carson Wentz stepping up in relief, the latest on Kyler Murray, the Packers’ complaints about the officiating, and the biggest takeaways from the victory. ~~~~~~~~~~ Follow The Viking Age: Website: https://thevikingage.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheVikingAge X: https://...

Harrison Smith is back for his 15th season with the Minnesota Vikings! Chris Schad and Adam Patrick discuss what his return means for the defense, the latest on J.J. McCarthy, and preview Minnesota’s Week 1 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. ~~~~~~~~~~ Follow The Viking Age: Website: https://thevikingage.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheVikingAge X: https://x.com/TheVikingAge ~~~~~~~...

The Viking Age's Chris Schad and FanSided Lead NFL Editor Adam Patrick break down the latest drama surrounding J.J. McCarthy and what it means for his future with the Minnesota Vikings. Plus, they share their biggest takeaways and concerns from the Vikings’ finalized 53-man roster, including questions about the offensive line, roster depth, Harrison Smith, and more. ~~~~~~~~~~ Follow The Vikin...

Wide Left's Arif Hasan joins TVA's Chris Schad on The Viking Age Podcast to break down Kyler Murray’s preseason debut with the Minnesota Vikings and what Minnesota can realistically expect from its new QB1. Plus, Chris and Arif discuss JJ McCarthy’s struggles and future, the Jamal Adams injury, Minnesota’s revamped running game, and other takeaways from the Vikings’ preseason opener. ~~~~~...

Vikings Choose Kyler Murray. What It Means for JJ McCarthy The Viking Age's Chris Schad and Adam Patrick break down the decision made by the Minnesota Vikings to choose Kyler Murray as QB1 and what it means for JJ McCarthy’s future in Minnesota. Plus, they discuss some of Kevin O’Connell’s recent comments, the Wilfs’ expectations, their biggest takeaways from all the latest at Vikings training...

The Vikings’ QB Competition Might Already Be Over The Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback competition is heating up at training camp. TVA's Adam Patrick and Chris Schad break down Kyler Murray’s strong start, what the first-team reps are telling us, where J.J. McCarthy stands, and whether the Vikings’ QB battle might already be taking shape. Plus, they discuss other standouts and storylines from Vi...

TVA's Chris Schad and guest Nick Marty break down everything Minnesota Vikings fans need to know as training camp officially begins. They discuss the Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy quarterback battle, the biggest storylines to watch, expectations for Kevin O'Connell's offense, concerns about the offensive and defensive lines, Harrison Smith's future, and much more as the Vikings pr...

We Built the Worst Minnesota Vikings Team of the Last 20 Years Who belongs on the all-time worst Minnesota Vikings team of the last 20 years? TVA's Chris Schad and Adam Patrick each build their own roster by picking the biggest disappointments, draft busts, free-agent flops, and fan frustrations from 2006-2025 before debating who deserves a spot on the final team. From Christian Ponder and Tro...

The Minnesota Vikings are still weeks away from training camp, so The Viking Age's Chris Schad and Adam Patrick decided to clear the air with the latest version of the Vikings Take Purge. From whether the Vikings should consider trading Justin Jefferson to Kevin O'Connell's future, the Wilfs' ownership philosophy, and why some unpopular opinions might actually make sense, nothing i...

Matthew Coller of Purple Insider joins The Viking Age Podcast to break down the Minnesota Vikings' biggest storylines heading into the 2026 season.  Chris Schad and Matthew discuss the quarterback battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, the early impact of new general manager Nolan Teasley, expectations for the Vikings' rookie class, Harrison Smith's future, and whether this ros...

The Minnesota Vikings have wrapped up mandatory mini-camp, and now it's time to separate the real storylines from the offseason hype. On this episode of The Viking Age Podcast, Chris Schad and Adam Patrick play Buy or Sell with some of the biggest Vikings topics coming out of mini-camp, including: 🔹 Is there really a quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy? 🔹 Are the V...

Is the J.J. McCarthy era with the Minnesota Vikings already coming to an end before it truly begins? The Viking Age's Chris Schad and Adam Patrick break down the latest Minnesota Vikings quarterback drama after recent comments from NFL insider Tom Pelissero sparked speculation that the Vikings may already be preparing to move on from J.J. McCarthy in favor of veteran quarterback Kyler Murray....

The Viking Age's Chris Schad and Adam Patrick break down the surprising decision by the Minnesota Vikings to hire Nolan Teasley as the franchise's new general manager and what the move means for the future of the organization. The guys discuss why the Vikings passed on Rob Brzezinski, how Teasley's background with the Seattle Seahawks could impact Minnesota's roster-building strate...

The NFL Draft is officially coming to Minnesota in 2028! TVA's Chris Schad and Adam Patrick react to the huge news, discuss what it means for Minnesota Vikings fans, and why Minneapolis could be the perfect host city. The guys also break down Kevin O’Connell’s growing influence in the Vikings’ ongoing GM search, debate whether the Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy “QB competition” is actually rea...

The Minnesota Vikings are officially honoring Adrian Peterson with a spot in the team’s Ring of Honor... but should they? The Viking Age's Chris Schad and Adam Patrick break down Peterson’s legendary Vikings career, the controversy surrounding his off-field history, and whether the franchise made the right decision. The guys also react to the Vikings' recent decision to sign veteran WR Jau...

NFL.com’s Eric Edholm joins The Viking Age Podcast to explain why he ranked the Minnesota Vikings 28th in his post-draft power rankings. TVA's Chris Schad asks Edholm about Minnesota’s outlook, the uncertainty around the NFC North, and whether the Vikings are being underestimated heading into the 2026 season. They also break down the Vikings’ 2026 NFL Draft class, including first-round pick Ca...

The Minnesota Vikings are officially kicking off their GM search, but is Rob Brzezinski already the favorite? Plus, the Vikings trade Jonathan Greenard to the Eagles, Dallas Turner’s future gets even more interesting, and the 2026 NFL Draft may have revealed some major clues about where this franchise is headed next. Chris Schad and Adam Patrick break down the latest Vikings news, including the GM...

FanSided's Chris Schad is joined by SKOR North's Jason Harmon to discuss his thoughts about everything the Minnesota Vikings have (and haven't) done this offseason and what to possibly expect from them heading into the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. Don't worry, we made sure to talk with Jason about the greatest athlete on the Vikings' current roster, kicker Will Reichard. Advertisin...

The Minnesota Vikings offseason continues to get… weird. On this episode of The Viking Age Podcast, we dive into the latest buzz surrounding the Vikings’ ongoing GM search and what the team really means when they say they want a “leader.” Is Minnesota looking for a true decision-maker — or just someone to align with Kevin O’Connell? Plus, we break down the growing “Thiene-Mania” taking over mock d...

FanSided's Chris Schad and The Viking Age's Adam Patrick discuss the recent comments from Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell about Kyler Murray and Jonathan Greenard at this year's NFL Annual League Meeting. Then Chris and Adam go over the news about how the Vikings are expected to exercise the 5th-year option for WR Jordan Addison and finish the episode by talking about...

FanSided's Chris Schad and The Viking Age's Adam Patrick discuss a recent take about the Minnesota Vikings having the worst offseason in the NFL in 2026. Then, the duo talks about the Vikings still having faith in JJ McCarthy and the possibility of Minnesota hosting the 2028 NFL Draft. Support Jessi Pierce’s husband and family here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-mike-hinrichs-after-lo...