Minnesota Vikings Podcast

Welcome to the Wild Card Weekend edition of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Cambria. Cy brings in Vikings fan and Minneapolis comedian Bryan Miller to work through their nerves going into the Vikings tilt versus the New York Giants. Cy and Bryan recant giving up on games too early, what it would take to shock them in the upcoming game, having to pay bizarre consequences at Acme Comedy Company, and how many memorable moments have been glossed over during the crazy 2022 Vikings regular season. Enjoy the festivities of the Wild Card Weekend edition of the Vikings Tailgate presented by Cambria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the inaugural edition of Ranking The Purple from the Vikings Entertainment Network. Ranking The Purple is a new showcase of the team's most memorable moments and debating their level of significance throughout Minnesota Vikings history. Host Cy Amundson brought in KFAN's Eric Nordquist and Paul "Meatsauce" Lambert to recant some of the Vikings most unforgettable post season moments. From the "Minneapolis Miracle" to "41-doughnut", the guys give their opinions on some of the most iconic and infamous moments in Vikings history. Tune in and enjoy the beginning of a fun new series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Wild Card edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Tatum Everett welcomes newly appointed team captain Josh Metellus to the show to talk about what earning the honor means to him, how setting goals has helped keep his focus, why he takes pride in working on Special Teams, and he describes his level of excitement leading up to the Wild Card game on Sunday versus the New York Giants. Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson also join to breakdown why the win in Chicago had a larger meaning for the upcoming game, the pop that Duke Shelley has provided during the season, the reason everything feels elevated in the playoffs, and everyone describes why they're looking forward to a frenzied crowd on Sunday afternoon in U.S. Bank Stadium. Plus, the '3M Play Of the Week' and so much more is in Episode 196 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the regular season finale of the Vikings Postgame Report from Soldier Field. The Minnesota Vikings led wire-to-wire in Chicago, capping off their thirteenth win of the season, the most since 2017. The first half of the game saw many Vikings starters in the game, including K.J. Osborn who had a stellar 5 receptions for 117 yards total. Alexander Mattison made the most of his 10 carries, finishing with 54 yards and 2 rushing touchdowns. Overall, the Vikings Offense finished the day with 482 total yards. Defensively, Patrick Jones II notched another sack, both Patrick Peterson and Duke Shelley snagged interceptions, and Josh Metellus recorded three pass deflections. It was a well-rounded effort in all phases and the Vikings now switch their sights to hosting a playoff game next week at U.S. Bank Stadium. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich put a bow on the regular season from Soldier Field, including: reflecting on the successful regular season for both Kevin O'Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the storylines for our upcoming playoff game at U.S. Bank Stadium, the current health status of key playmakers going into next week, Kirk Cousins keys to success, and the necessity for everyone to raise their game starting now for the upcoming playoff run. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber also go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the final 2022-23 regular season edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 195 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett to talk about keeping track of the NFC North from her hometown of Chicago. Courtney breaks down the change in culture for both the Vikings and Bears in the offseason, the Bears going through the difficulties associated with a 'full rebuild' of their roster, the deficiencies of playmakers due to injuries, and addresses if there is any fire to the smoke surrounding the potential team presidential candidate rumors for the Bears. All of this and more is in Episode 195 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the final regular season edition of The Vikings Audible presented by 3M. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett welcome back the big boys, Dalvin Tomlinson and Harrison Phillips, to make good on an in season promise. Harrison and Dalvin talk about the scary Damar Hamlin situation from Monday night and their personal ties to the situation, the brotherhood of the NFL during times of need, participate in a game of 'Would You Rather,' discuss the increased intensity that happens during the NFL playoffs, provide their keys to minimizing penalties, and Harrison reflects on what it takes for teams to consistently be in the Super Bowl hunt. All of this and more is in the Week 18 episode of The Vikings Audible presented by 3M.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 194 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson are back to review the rough outing in Green Bay but brought in one of the game's bright spots as this week's guest: Rookie Wide Receiver Jalen Nailor. Jalen notched his first NFL touchdown reception this weekend versus the Packers and helps breakdown what it felt like to finally make it happen. Jalen also shares what his rookie experience has been this season, the ups and downs of the NFL, what teammates like Adam Thielen and C.J. Ham have meant to his acclimation, and the importance of his role on the Special Teams this season. Plus, the '3M Play of the Week' and Tatum and Gabe breakdown the likely hood of starting or resting starters in Week 18 versus the Bears. All of this and more is in Episode 194 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Week 17 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. It was a rough start to 2023 for the Vikings, as they were overrun and unable to recover from early mistakes at Lambeau Field on Sunday afternoon. The first half saw a host of errors that gave Green Bay a comfortable lead, including: a pick six, a kick return touchdown, a Tonyan touchdown reception, and a doinked in 56-yard Mason Crosby field goal at the buzzer, leaving the Vikings in a 27 - 3 hole. The Vikings Offense moved the ball a bit better to start the second half, but a series of costly turnovers and subsequent conversions by Green Bay saw the game continue to get out of hand. A few bright spots included Jalen Nailor scoring his first career touchdown midway through the fourth-quarter, K.J. Osborn grabbing a late touchdown toss from Mullens, and Josh Metellus blocking his second punt in as many weeks. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown what happened today, including: the impact of the Offensive injuries during today's game, the inability to get Thielen or Jefferson going in a meaningful way, the losses current impact on our playoff position, and an overview of the key issues that need to be cleaned up as the squad looks to finish off the regular season in Chicago and head into the playoffs. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber also go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the Week 17 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Friday edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. FOX 9's Sports Reporter, Ahmad Hicks, joins Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett to converse about his journey to the Twin Cities market covering the Vikings, watching Cousins in person and shedding the negative stereotype, his love of sports, the flexibility in the Vikings Cornerback position group, and the need for the Vikings Defense to make the Packers Offense uncomfortable on New Years Day. All of this and more is in Episode 193 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Week 17 edition of The Vikings Audible presented by 3M. It's linebacker week, so Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett welcome teammates and fast friends, Troy Dye and Brian Asamoah II, to the show. Brian and Troy share their experiences, including: early life lessons and the perspective it gave, staying hungry at the end of the regular season, the power of consistency, the fun and loose nature of the linebacker room, and everyone reflects on their personal 'favorites' of 2022. All of this and more is on the Week 17 edition of The Vikings Audible presented by 3M.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 192 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Vikings Entertainment Network's Lindsey Young joins Tatum Everett and Jay Nelson to recap another record setting finish by your 12-3 Minnesota Vikings. The crew recaps the multiple historic performances put up against the New York Giants, the realistic chances of Justin Jefferson winning the NFL's 2022 MVP Award, the key veteran contributions on Defense this season, and the tightening Playoff races across the entire league. All of this, plus the '3M Play of the Week' are in Episode 192 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Week 16 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. Tell me if you've heard this before? It was another back-and-forth game and the Vikings needed another last second score to secure the victory. This time, Greg Joseph stepped in to hit a Vikings record 61-yard field goal and the Vikings improved to 12-3. The Vikings Offense saw a host of memorable moments today, including: Justin Jefferson passing Randy Moss for the most yards by a Vikings receiver in a single season (1,623 so far this season), Dalvin Cook moved up to third all-time rushing in Vikings history, and T.J. Hockenson caught 13 receptions for 109 yards and 2 touchdowns. Kirk Cousins finished the day, completing 34-of-48 passes, for 299 yards, and 3 touchdowns. Justin Jefferson's record setting day finished with an individual stat line of 12 receptions, 133 yards and a TD. Defense and Special Teams also stepped up and did their part: Patrick Peterson had a key interception in the Fourth Quarter, Danielle Hunter had 2 sacks, D.J. Wonnum and Khyiris Tonga shared a QB sack, Brian Asamoah II snagged a fumble recovery, and Josh Metellus had a punt block that setup the Justin Jefferson Touchdown. Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber recap the Christmas Eve present from U.S. Bank Stadium, including: Kirk Cousins making plays in the face of pressure at another level, another single score finish becoming a trend not a mirage, T.J. Hockenson's impact on this Offense, the Defense being opportunistic when it matters most, and the discussion about getting key players healthy before the big playoff push. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber also go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the Week 16 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Friday edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. There was a festive Friday Football Feast this morning and Paul Allen stuck around to hang with Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett for MVP Episode 191. Paul looks at the keys to success vs the Giants, the new ways the Vikings Defense stepped up versus the Colts, the controversy surrounding the Pro Bowl announcements this week, and the importance of keeping Kirk Cousins clean on Saturday. All of this and more is in Episode 191 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Week 16 edition of The Vikings Audible presented by 3M. This week, we have a couple of the Cornerbacks joining the show: Duke Shelley and Chandon Sullivan. Duke and Chandon share their feelings on the importance of a college education, the allure of broadcasting as an alternate career, the influence from growing up in the Atlanta area, the change in attitude at halftime of the Colts game, the importance of winning the NFC North, the closeness of the DB meeting room, and the difficulty in playing the 'Nickle' corner position. All of this and more is in the Week 16 edition of The Vikings Audible presented by 3M.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 190 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson welcome Vikings Radio Network's Ben Leber to the show. Ben discusses the change in tone defensively versus the Colts, the Vikings Offense repeatedly being battle tested versus top tier Defenses this season, the key to stopping Saquon Barkley in the run game, the locker room mentality in clinching a Division Title, the need for the Defense to setup third-and-long situations, and gives his thoughts on the upcoming "White Out" game at U.S. Bank Stadium on Christmas Eve. Plus, Jay Nelson joins Tatum and Gabe to recap everything happening in the NFL from Week 15 and all of the playoff implications from the last-minute finishes this past week. All of this, plus the 3M Play of the Week, are in Episode 190 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report from a jubilant U.S. Bank Stadium. The cardiac kids did it again... this time with the largest comeback in NFL history. After a host of errors and untimely mistakes, including a blocked punt for a touchdown and a Pick 6 the wrong way, the Indianapolis Colts jumped out to a 33-0 lead at halftime. The 3rd Quarter is when the Vikings went to work... The Vikings 5 touchdowns in the 2nd Half and a successful two-point conversion attempt tied the game with 2:15 left in regulation. The five offensive touchdowns were scored by K.J. Osborn, C.J. Ham, Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, and Dalvin Cook. After a back-and-forth Overtime period, Greg Joseph iced the game with :03 seconds left and clinched the NFC North Championship for the team. K.J. Osborn led the way on offense with a career-high 157 receiving yards on ten receptions. Justin Jefferson also passed the century mark, finishing the game with 12 receptions for 123 receiving yards and a touchdown. Kirk Cousins captained the comeback, finishing the game: 34-of-54, 460 yards passing, 4 touchdown passes and 2 interceptions. Dalvin Cook had a key 64-yard touchdown reception and finished the game with a combined 190 yards and a receiving touchdown. Defensively, the squad buckled down and held the Colts to only 3 points in the second half. Highlights included Eric Kendricks, Danielle Hunter, and Za'Darius Smith combining for three sacks and Chandon Sullivan recovering a key fumble in the 4th Quarter. A spent Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the improbable win, including: breaking down the miscues early, the team's resiliency in the 2nd Half, Kirk Cousins gawdy stat line, K.J. Osborn's kickstart of a 3rd Quarter touchdown, Cook's will propelling him to a key touchdown, and the need to refocus going into the Christmas Eve game next Saturday versus the New York Giants. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the historic Week 15 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett bring in Vikings Game Day Analyst, Ron Johnson, to breakdown his old squad in the Indianapolis Colts. The crew looks at the loss to Detroit, the hiring of Jeff Saturday, pros and cons of playing on a short week, their 'One Big Talking Point,' reading between the lines of coach speak, the importance of scripting plays, and the offensive group that they feel is the key to securing a division title this Saturday. All of this and more is in Episode 189 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Week 15 edition of The Vikings Audible presented by 3M. It's a fun and short week with 2 of the guys who are 'jack of all trades': Fullback C.J. Ham and Running Back/Kick Returner Kene Nwangwu. C.J. and Kene break down what it's like working on a short NFL week, their love of Track & Field, the importance of earning a good education, the bond and lessons from being a dad, the mood going into the game versus Indianapolis, and the leadership of Running backs Coach Curtis Modkins. All of this and more is in the Week 15 episode of The Vikings Audible presented by 3M.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. The Vikings dropped a tough one in Detroit and we're looking for answers. Tatum Everett and Jay Nelson welcome the Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer to the show to review his takes on everything that happened at Ford Field on Sunday. Andrew looks at the hot button topics surrounding the Vikings Defense, the historic days by both Cousins and Jefferson, the looming playoff picture, and what the team needs to do to get ready for the potential postseason ahead. Gabe Henderson also joins the crew to give some perspective on what makes Justin Jefferson so formidable, reviews the insane pace that JJ is currently on, and everyone looks at the log jam at the backend of the NFC's current playoff picture with four weeks to go. All of this plus, the 3M Play of the Week and more is in Episode 188 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Week 14 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings fall 34-23 to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday afternoon and slipped to 10-3. There was a ton of offense in this game, especially in the 2nd-half. Justin Jefferson broke the Vikings franchise record for receiving yards in a single game, hauling in 10 receptions for 213 yards. Sammy White's single game receiving record of 210 yards had stood since 1976. Kirk Cousins finished the game 31-of-41 for 425 passing yards, 2 passing TD's and took three sacks. The running game for the Vikings never got going and only amassed 22 total yards in the game. Detroit's Offense ended up racking up 464 total yards: 134 on the ground, 330 through the air. Jared Goff completed passes to 9 different receivers and finished the game 27-of-39 passing, 330 yards, and 3 passing touchdowns. The Lions running game saw 6 different rushers combine for 134 yards on the ground and helped control the time of possession advantage for Detroit. Overall, the Lions took advantage of costly mistakes by Minnesota and came out the victor for their fifth win in six weeks. Paul Allen and Gabe Henderson break down what went wrong in the Motor City, including: the Vikings slow start, the Lions aggressive play calling, the crazy stats line for both teams, the Vikings ability to still clinch the division at home this Saturday, and the keys to the red-hot Detroit Lions. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the Week 14 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a LIVE edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. It's Episode 187 with Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett from the Edina location of Buffalo Wild Wings. Gabe and Tatum welcome Paul Charchian from the Friday Football Feast to preview the huge game versus the Detroit Lions. Paul breaks down all of the big story lines, including: the contrasts between the 1998 Vikings versus the 2022 team, the Lions turn around mid-season, the importance of T.J. Hockenson moving forward, the likelihood of both offenses scoring huge points in the game, Dalvin Cook having key plays all season long, Kirk Cousins being the right guy for the job, and the possibility of the Vikings running the table for the rest of the season. All of this and more is in Episode 187 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back for another edition of The Vikings Audible presented by 3M. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett bring back Center Garrett Bradbury to the show and this time he's brought Guard Ezra Cleveland to join him in studio. Garrett and Ezra break down the different hidden talents of the Offensive Line group, the difficulty of playing with line flexibility, Dalvin Cook's infectious energy, Kirk Cousins' sneaky speed, the satisfaction of completing 'pancake' blocks, and doing whatever it takes to finish this season strong. All of this and more is in the Week 14 edition of The Vikings Audible presented by 3M.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Episode 186 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi and you're Vikings keep the train rolling after a 27-22 victory over the New York Jets. Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson welcome Carmen Vitali from FOX Sports to give her take on the lunacy of the NFC North this season. Carmen breaks down her love of the 'Black & Blue Division,' the Vikings ability to close out tight games, the change in locker room culture by Kevin O'Connell, the Lions turnaround in the second half of the season, and looks ahead to the potential playoff storylines the Vikings could experience in the post season. Plus, Jay Nelson joins the show to break down the range of emotions experienced by the Vikings fanbase in a 10-2 season, the team's ability to win in close games, the phenomenon of the 'Kirko Chains' kid, and the importance of earning some 'style points' in the final five games of the regular season. All of this and more is in Episode 186 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Week 13 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings hang on to improve to 10-2 on a 27-22 victory over the New York Jets. The Vikings jumped out to a 20-3 lead in the 2nd Quarter, but the Jets climbed back into the game on five Greg Zuerlein field goals and a late goal line touchdown by Quarterback Mike White. Mike White had a very big yardage game, finishing 31-of-57 passing for 369 yards and two interceptions. The Vikings defense closed out the victory on a 4-down stop, capped off by Cam Bynum's interception in the endzone in the dying seconds of the game. The Vikings Defense finished the day with 2 interceptions (Harrison Smith & Cam Bynum), a sack by Patrick Jones II, 8 QB Hits and 13 pass deflections. On the flip side, the offense saw Dalvin Cook lead the way in the running game with 86 yards and a rushing touchdown. Alexander Mattison also crossed the goal stripe in the 2nd Quarter for the other Vikings rushing score for the day. In total, the Vikings finished the game with 128 rushing yards on 29 attempts. Justin Jefferson was 1-of-8 receivers to catch a pass in the game and finished the day with 7 receptions, 45 yards and a touchdown in the 4th Quarter, which was the difference in the game. Kirk Cousins saw tough sledding all day by the physical Jets Defense, finishing the game going 21-of-35, 173 passing yards, 1 passing touchdown and 2 sacks. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich look at how the Vikings Offense has run the defensive gauntlet over the last few weeks, the necessity of leaning on the running game today, the playoff implications of the Lions game next week, the bright spots for the Jets on both offense and defense, Kirk Cousins' 'tough guy' day, and the continual ways this team succeeds in one score games. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the Week 13 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Friday edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Gabe Henderson welcomes Purple Insider's Matthew Coller to the show to help preview the Vikings vs Jets game on Sunday. Matthew reviews Kevin O'Connell's noticeable adjustments from Week 11 to Week 12, the daunting task of facing yet another big defense in Week 13, the front office betting on themselves in trading for T.J. Hockenson, Robert Saleh's history versus the Vikings, and the importance of keeping Kirk Cousins clean this weekend. All of this and more is in Episode 185 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Vikings Audible presented by 3M. Paul Allen and Ron Johnson guest host this week and sit down with two guys who used to wear the Honolulu Blue, Tight End T.J. Hockenson and Quarterback David Blough. T.J. and David discuss making the change from Detroit to the Vikings, what it was like being a part of Hard Knocks this season, living with a spouse who's trying to qualify for the Olympics, pride in their Big Ten alma mater's 2022 successes, and the upcoming keys against the NY Jets. All of this and more is in the Week 13 episode of The Vikings Audible presented by 3M.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 184 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson welcome the Vikings Radio Network's Color Analyst, Pete Bercich, to the show to recap the Vikings bounce back 33-26 win over the Patriots on Thanksgiving night. Pete breaks down the Vikings impressive offensive execution, counterpunching the Patriot's defensive scheme, resetting the deck after a loss on a short week, the solid play of the Special Teams unit this season, the lethality of Kene Nwangwu's kick return game, and the importance of maintaining balance. All of this and more, plus the "3M Play of the Week," is in Episode 184 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Thanksgiving edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings beat the New England Patriots 33-26 at U.S. Bank Stadium, in a back-and-forth affair. Justin Jefferson did what he does and broke another record tonight. Justin passed Randy Moss' NFL record for the most yards by a receiver in the first 3 years of a career (4,186 total yards). Justin finished the game with 9 receptions, 139 receiving yards and a touchdown. Kirk Cousins finished his night completing 30 of 37 tosses, 299 yards passing, and threw touchdown passes to T.J. Hockenson, Justin Jefferson, and Adam Thielen. Thielen moved up to 3rd all time in Vikings history with his 52nd receiving touchdown of his career. Defensively, Russ Blacklock, Jordan Hicks, and Danielle Hunter all recorded sacks on Mac Jones. All three phases of the game did work, as Kene Nwangwu hit his 3rd kick return TD of his career, running a for 97-yard kickoff in the 3rd quarter for pay dirt. The Vikings improve to 9-2 and look forward to a long weekend before facing the Jets on Dec. 4th at U.S. Bank Stadium. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich look at what the Vikings did to get back to their winning ways tonight, Justin Jefferson's impressive historic performance, the Vikings offensive output versus the Pats top tier defense, and Kirk Cousins' decisive decision making. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the Week 12 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. After the ugly loss to Dallas, the New England Patriots are coming to town for a 'Primetime Purple' game on Thanksgiving night to give us another helping of football at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Athletic's Chad Graff joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to breakdown how the 6-4 Patriots have arrived at their 3rd place ranking in the AFC East, the Kevin O'Connell memories of learning from Bill Belichick, the potential for the Patriots to use the Cowboys game as a blueprint for success this week, and his eagerness to return to Minnesota for the holiday game. Jay Nelson also joins the show to help breakdown the ramifications of the Cowboys game and the results of the other NFC North teams in Week 11. All of this, plus the '3M Play of the Week' are in Episode 183 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 40-3 in a lopsided affair at U.S. Bank Field on Sunday afternoon. The Cowboys utilized their run game to control the clock and Dak Prescott was efficient, going 22 of 25 for 276 yards passing and 2 touchdowns. In total, the Cowboys out gained the Vikings in yardage 458 to 183. The Vikings will need to forget this game quickly, as they welcome in the New England Patriots this Thanksgiving night. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich try to dissect the ramifications of what happened in the game, including: how the Cowboys reacted to their loss in Green Bay, the need for the Vikings to flip their focus on to the Patriots Thursday night, the efficiency of the Cowboys' offense, and the key to having the locker room lean on their veterans to not let this loss compound moving forward. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the Week 11 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 182 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett are joined by the Star Tribune's Ben Goessling to review all of the hype surrounding the 8-1 Minnesota Vikings. Ben talks about the improbable victory last Sunday versus the Buffalo Bills, the differences in tone surrounding the 2022 team, the international appeal of the NFL, and some of the tendencies the Vikings can focus on in their matchup versus the Cowboys on Sunday. All of this and more is in Episode 182 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Vikings Audible presented by 3M. Wide Receivers K.J. Osborn and Jalen Reagor join Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett to give their take on the Vikings 8-1 season. K.J. and Jalen react to the crazy game at Buffalo, life lessons before the NFL, Jalen growing up playing Texas football, keeping grounded in today's world, fostering meaningful relationships, Adam Thielen's personality, and the brotherhood of the Wide Receiver's room. All of this and more is in the Week 11 edition of The Vikings Audible presented by 3M.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to a celebratory Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. The man in the middle, Garrett Bradbury, joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to recap all of the chaos from Sunday in Buffalo. Garrett also dives into the good energy in the locker room, the performances of his teammates, earning the respect of your opponents, the bonding nature of the Offensive Line Room and preparing for playing against everyone's best on a weekly basis. Plus, Tatum and Gabe recap their experiences this past weekend, the historical significance of the '3M Play Of The Week,' and look ahead to the three-game homestand at U.S. Bank Stadium. All of this and more is in Episode 181 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unbelievable. You're tuned into the Vikings Postgame Report and we're trying to catch our breath. The Vikings battled the Bills in Buffalo in a spine tingler. The Purple were down by 17 points with 1 minute left in the 3rd Quarter and staged an unbelievable comeback. The Vikings won the game after Greg Joseph hit a 33-yard field goal in OT and Patrick Peterson sealed the game with an endzone interception late in overtime. Your Vikings move to an 8-1 record and face the Dallas Cowboys at U.S. Bank Stadium next Sunday. There were a ton of notable performances: Kirk Cousins saw his first +300-yard passing game of the season and finished the day going 30-of-50, with 357 yards passing, 1 TD, 2 INT, and 12 yards rushing. Justin Jefferson had a monster of a day finishing with 10 receptions for 193 yards and 1 touchdown, including an improbable one-handed grab that will be added to his long highlight reel. Dalvin Cook ripped off an 81-yard rushing touchdown, 119 total yards on the ground, and 146 all-purpose yards in a gutty performance. The Defense proved once again to be opportunistic, with 2 Interceptions by Patrick Peterson, Eric Kendricks recovering a crucial endzone fumble for a touchdown and sacks by both Danielle Hunter and Za'Darius Smith. It was a statement win and one to surely catapult us into the second half of the regular season. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich try to process everything that happened in today's game, including: the 'who's next?' mentality of this roster, Duke Shelley's crucial play late, the implications of this statement win, Dalvin Cook's performance late in the contest, and look ahead at the slate of games coming up in the next month. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the Week 10 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. It's Week 10 and we're rollin' into Buffalo. Vikings Legend Robert Smith joins Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett to preview the biggest Bills talkers, including: the adversities while playing in Buffalo, Dalvin Cook's role in the 2022 offense, the menacing play of Hunter & Smith, and the upcoming tests that this team will continue to face throughout the season. Plus, Gabe and Tatum break down their 'One Big Talking Point' and the key matchups heading into the big tilt on Sunday. All of this and more is in Episode 180 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Week 10 and you're tuned into the Vikings Audible presented by 3M. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett host the Specialists this week: Long Snapper Andrew DePaola and Punter Ryan Wright join the show. Andrew and Ryan share their thoughts on their journeys to the NFL, the traits that make up a great Specialist, what 'winning the Special Teams game' looks like, and the challenges they expect to face this weekend at the outdoor stadium in Buffalo. All of this and more is in the Week 10 edition of The Vikings Audible presented by 3M.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. After another tight win, your Minnesota Vikings are 7-1 and riding a six-game win streak. One of the main reasons for the win this past weekend was due to the contributions of newly acquired Tight End T.J. Hockenson. Tight End Coach Brian Angelichio joined Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to talk through what it took to get everyone up to speed for Sunday, broke down the importance of working within their offensive scheme, the versatility of his individual players, and the importance of finishing with points when the Offense makes it to the Red Zone. Plus, Jay Nelson joins Tatum and Gabe to talk about the major Week 9 NFL talkers, the prospects of the Vikings making the playoffs, and the craziness that occurred during the Vikings broadcast on Sunday afternoon. All of this and more is in Episode 179 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to another victorious edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings continued their trend of finishing close games by outscoring the Commanders 13-7 in the 4th quarter and winning the game 20-17. The Commanders Defense gave the Vikings fits, but the Vikings Offense methodically moved the ball in the 4th Quarter and the Vikings Defense capitalized on mistakes by Taylor Heinicke down the stretch. WR Justin Jefferson caught his first TD pass since Week 1 of the season on the opening drive and finished the game with 7 receptions for 155 yards, a receiving TD, and 10 rushing yards. Newly acquired Tight End T.J. Hockenson jumped into-the-mix catching all 9 targets for 70 receiving yards. Dalvin Cook had 57 all-purpose yards and the critical one-handed receiving TD in the 4th Quarter. Quarterback Kirk Cousins finished the game 22-of-40, 265 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, 1 INT and 2 sacks. Defensively, the Line was making Heinicke uncomfortable all day, finishing the game with 3 sacks, 7 QB hits, and 7 pass defections. Danielle Hunter finished the game with a bunch of 'Terrible Two's': 2 sacks, 2 QB hits and 2 tackles for loss. Other notable defensive stars, include: D.J. Wonnum with the 3rd sack of the game, Harrison Smith added in yet another Interception on the season, and Jordan Hicks finished the game with 10 combined tackles. Kicker Greg Joseph hit his two 4th-Quarter Field Goal attempts inside the Redzone and added in two Extra Points to remain perfect on the day. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich react to everything that happened in today's tight finish, including: why the Vikings resiliency has lead to them being 6-0 in one-score games, Cousins' performance in his return to Washington, and Hockenson's effect in this Offense. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the Week 9 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. It's been a busy week at TCO Performance Center and Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett are here to get you up to speed on everything that happened. ESPN's John Keim gives us an inside look into the keys to the Commanders current win streak, the rumor of the team being up for sale, the ascendance of Quarterback Taylor Heinicke, and how the Commanders Defense will try to solve the Vikings offensive puzzle. Also, the Vikings traded for Tight End T.J. Hockenson this week. Gabe and Tatum break down what T.J. realistically might be able to do for this offense moving forward, explain their 'One Big Talking Point,' and look at the key matchup between the Commanders running game vs the stout Vikings rush defense. All of this and more is in Episode 178 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Week 9 of the 'The Vikings Audible' presented by 3M. This week, we've got the big guys: Offensive Tackle's Brian O'Neill and Christian Darrisaw join Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett inside TCO Studios. Brian and Christian talk about playing back close to home this weekend versus the Washington Commanders, the overall level of professional growth within the Offensive Line group, their team chemistry with Quarterback Kirk Cousins, and individual mental approaches when playing full speed during a game. All of this and more is in the Week 9 episode of 'The Vikings Audible' presented by 3M.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to 'The Vikings Tailgate' presented by Cambria. It's Commanders week and we've brought in Washington die-hard John Conroy onto the show. John recants his lifetime of Washington highs and lows, including: attending his first Super Bowl, watching RGIII's rookie season, Washington's historical calamities, the life lesson behind the worst loss in NFL history, his infamous experience playing Quarterback, and his prediction of what he thinks will happen this Sunday vs your Minnesota Vikings. All of this and more is in the Week 9 episode of 'The Vikings Tailgate' presented by Cambria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Episode 177 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Here's Johnny! Tight End Johnny Mundt joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson this week to talk about scoring his first TD as a Minnesota Viking, what it takes to be a 'complete' NFL Tight End, the 'connectivity' within this current Vikings locker room, and what it feels like to win a Super Bowl. Plus, Tatum and Gabe play 'Trick or Treat' with key points that they've observed so far this season, look back at Jared Allen's 'Ring of Honor' ceremony, do a quick preview of the upcoming Commanders game, and review the key '3M Play of the Week' presented by 3M. All of this and more is in Episode 177 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. Your Minnesota Vikings make it five-in-a-row and improve to 6-1 in a 34-26 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Za'Darius Smith led the defensive charge with 3 sacks, as the Vikings Defense and Special Teams combined for a four sack, 3 turnover effort. Safeties Harrison Smith and Cam Bynum both added interceptions in the second half and the Vikings Defense was able to close out the game with a sack on Kyler Murray as time expired. Overall, the Vikings Defense stepped up when the team needed it most. Offensively, Kirk Cousins went 24 of 36 for 232 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns and had a 17-yard rushing touchdown to start of today's scoring. Both TE Johnny Mundt and WR K.J. Osborn caught touchdown passes and Justin Jefferson finished the day with 6 receptions for 98 receiving yards. Dalvin got cooking and finished the day with 141 all-purpose yards and a rushing touchdown. It was a tough fought game, but the Purple improve to keep their winning streak alive. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich review everything they saw today from U.S. Bank Stadium, including: the Vikings finding a way to win exciting games week-to-week, the impact of Za'Darius Smith this season, Cousins' overall play making decisions today, and the current state of our Special Teams unit. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the Week 8 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Former NFL Cornerback and current co-host of the 'All Things Covered' podcast with Patrick Peterson, Bryant McFadden, joined the show with Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett to break down the upcoming matchup with the Arizona Cardinals. B Mac reviews what it means for Patrick Peterson to get a second chance to face his old squad, the importance of locker room culture, the keys to containing Kyler Murray, and the infectious nature of good leadership. All of this, plus Gabe and Tatum's 'One Big Talking Point,' and Coach Kevin O'Connell's Friday Press Conference are in Episode 176 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Vikings Audible presented by 3M. It's Week 8 and we've brought in a first-time dynamic duo: Vikings Linebackers Coaches Greg Manusky and Mike Smith. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett dig into what makes both coaches tick, why they feel their backgrounds have led them to this specific team, what the biggest challenges are to keeping players engaged, and how the pursuit of a Super Bowl ring keeps them both hungry. All of this and more is in the Week 8 Episode of The Vikings Audible presented by 3M.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Episode 175 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Tatum Everett and Jay Nelson welcome comedian and host of 'The Vikings Tailgate,' Cy Amundson, to the show. Cy gets into what he's seen from this team so far, how he sees the next 4 games as incredibly crucial, the realistic expectations for the rest of the season, how a couple of small changes could lead to a big payoff late in the season, and discusses his new 'The Vikings Tailgate' show. Tatum and Jay also discuss the ramifications of the Week 7 divisional games, Jared Allen going into the Vikings Ring of Honor, and look ahead at Patrick Peterson getting a second opportunity to play against the Arizona Cardinals. All of this and more, plus the 3M Play of the Week, are in Episode 175 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. It's officially Bye Week, but there's a ton to talk about. Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson dive into all of the hottest topics, including: the highs and lows of the win in Miami, the top trends of the beginning of the Vikings season, break out the 'Superlative Awards' through the first 6 weeks, and preview their plans for the Week 7 Bye Week. All of this and more is in Episode 174 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. Your Minnesota Vikings improve to 5-1, outlasting the Miami Dolphins, 24-16. The win was a good way to go into the upcoming Bye Week, giving this team more positive momentum leading into the rest of the season. The Dolphins outgained the Vikings in multiple categories, including: total yards, time of possession and first downs. That being said, the biggest differences in the game proved to be the turnover battle (Vikings +3) and the numerous Dolphins penalties (10-97 yds) throughout. The Dolphins Defense made it uncomfortable today, sacking Kirk Cousins three times and holding the Vikings Offense to only 234 total yards. Kirk went 20-30 passing for 175-yards and 2 passing touchdowns. Jefferson led the team in receiving yards (6 rec - 107 yards) and both Adam Thielen and Irv Smith Jr. hit pay dirt in the game. Dalvin Cook had a frustrating game until he was able to close out the game with his 53-yard scamper late in the 4th. Cook finished with 83 total yards and a rushing score. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich review everything they saw today from Hard Rock Stadium, including: the importance of the Vikings Special Teams play, Cam Bynum stepping up, the Defensive key to controlling both Miami QB's, and the keys to getting ready for Arizona coming out of the Bye Week. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the Week 6 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Purple Friday and welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett welcome The Power Trip Morning Show's Paul "Meatsauce" Lambert to the show, to preview the big Sunday tilt versus the Dolphins down in Miami. Paul discusses the importance of stacking up game winning drives, using Miami as a litmus test on how good this team really is, why putting pressure on the Dolphins rookie QB is a must, and a long-term record prediction on where the Vikings may finish the 2022 regular season. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell joins from his Friday press conference and Gabe and Tatum discuss their 'One Big Talking Point' going into the game. All of this and more is in Episode 173 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Vikings Audible presented by 3M. Week 6 is a homecoming for Vikings Running Back Dalvin Cook, as he looks to make a statement versus the Dolphins. Dalvin joins Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett to talk about the crazy football talent down in Florida, the relationships that both he and Justin Jefferson share between their families, the love of a good tailgate, his perfect fishing day, and why he can't wait to play in a stadium with a ton of personal history. All of this and more is in the Week 6 Edition of The Vikings Audible presented by 3M.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.