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Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings Defeat The Indianapolis Colts 21-13 at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday Night to improve to 6-2. The first half ended with a 7-0 score which came from the Colts hitting a scoop-and-score on a Vikings sack fumble in the 2nd quarter. The Vikings tied the game early in the 3rd quarter on a 4-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Addison. The Vikings added 2 more touchdown passes to Jalen Nailor and Josh Oliver in the 2nd half to take a 21-10 lead. The Colts added a field goal at the backend of the 4th but the Vikings recovered a late onside kick to seal the victory. Sam Darnold was 28-of-34 for 290 yards passing, tossed 3 touchdowns, and had 2 interceptions. Aaron Jones led the Vikings running attack with 64 yards on the ground and 18 yards through the air. Justin Jefferson once again led the receiving game with 137 yards through the air. Kicker Will Reichard missed his first 2 field goal attempts of the season but was perfect on his three extra points. Defensively, Jonathan Greenard added in 2 sacks, Jihad Ward also notched a sack, Harrison Smith had a fumble recovery, and Byron Murphy Jr. grabbed his 2nd interception of the season. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the victory from U.S. Bank stadium, including: the defense stepping up big versus the Colts rushing game, Cam Robinson stepping in for Christian Darrisaw, the domination in time of possession, Darnold's comfort in throwing to Hockenson, and look ahead to the Vikings upcoming road schedule. Plus, Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold spoke in the postgame press conferences about the victory. All of this and more is in tonight's edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich welcome legendary offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie to the show. Bryant looks back on the guidance of head coach Mike Tice, the memories of the 2009 season, the power of Adrian Peterson, winning a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens, and addressing the difficulties players have once they've retired from the NFL. Plus, Mark and Pete dig into the importance of getting back on track this weekend against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Comedian Megan Gailey joins host Cy Amundson to discuss her sports fanaticism, why the Colts fanbase is still in a post-Andrew Luck haze, viewing sports through a parental lens, planning her life around Indianapolis sports, and why the greatest comeback in NFL history still traumatizes her to this day. All of this and more is on today's episode of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Be sure to check out Megan Gailey, Sarah Tiana, and Rachel Bonnetta on the Sports Bitches Podcast anywhere you download your favorite shows. Also, help us out with a like and subscribe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 293 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Tatum Everett and Paul 'Meatsauce' Lambert welcome in edge rusher Patrick Jones II to the show. Patrick opens up about the chemistry in the locker room, combining his passions for fishing and football, growing up in a military family, and the joy of playing alongside NFL legends. Plus, Tatum and Paul review the trade for Cam Robinson and look ahead at the Sunday Night Football game versus the Colts. All of this and more is in episode 293 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings fell to the Los Angeles Rams 30-20 at Sofi Stadium on Thursday Night Football. The Vikings and the Rams started off the game by trading a couple of touchdowns each in the first half. Will Reichard hit two field goals for the Vikings, one in each of the 3rd and 4th quarters. Matt Stafford led the Rams by hitting WR Demarcus Robinson for 2 touchdowns and L.A. wrapped up the game with a safety of Sam Darnold late in the 4th quarter. Sam Darnold finished 18-of-25 passing for 240 yards, and 2 TD's. Darnold's touchdown throws went to Josh Oliver and Trent Sherfield Sr. respectively. Aaron Jones led the Vikings rushing attack with 58 yards and Justin Jefferson had 8 receptions for 155 yards. Will Reichard remained perfect with 2 successful field goals and 2 PAT's on the night. Up next, the Vikings come home to U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 9 to face the Indianapolis Colts on Nov 3rd. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich break down the flow of the game, the Rams offensive successes, the costly mistakes by Minnesota, and how the Vikings look to respond moving forward. Plus, Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold's press conferences are included in this week's edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Pete Bercich sits down with his old teammate Ben Williams to talk about overcoming adversity and chasing his dreams. Ben looks back at his journey from Mississippi to Minnesota to play for the Gophers, playing international football, the dynamics of a football locker room, being an advocate for helping people battling kidney disease, and his primary goals as the NFLPA - Minnesota Chapter president. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings dropped their first game this past weekend 31-29 to the Lions and host Cy Amundson brought back our favorite Detroit superfan, Zach Martina, to review the contest. Cy and Zach discuss the key plays from Sunday, the feeling that both teams are on a collision course towards the NFL playoffs, the competitive nature of the NFC North, and debate the updated power rankings. All of this and more is in today's episode of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Also, check out Zach Martina in St. Paul, MN this Friday, Oct. 25th and Saturday, Oct 26th at the Laugh Camp Comedy Club. Get your tickets now at zachmartina.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 292 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Vikings staff writer Lindsey Young sits down with ESPN's Jamal Collier to talk about recreating the famous Moss-Garnett photo with Justin Jefferson and Anthony Edwards. Jamal talks about his motivation to work with these two athletes at this point in time, the fun dynamics that occurred between Justin and Anthony, and the impact of these athletes on their respective fanbases. Plus, Justin Jefferson talks about being a part of this iconic moment. All of this and more is in episode 292 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings fell to the Detroit Lions 31-29 at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. The Vikings started out hot, jumping out to a 10-0 lead early in the 1st quarter. Detroit then scored the next 21 points in the 2nd quarter to regain the lead. The Vikings and Lions traded points in the second half, including a 35-yard scoop-and-score by Ivan Pace Jr., which gave the Vikings a 29-28 advantage deep into the 4th quarter. Detroit kicker Jake Bates iced the game with a 44-yard field goal with 19 seconds remaining and the Vikings lost for the first time this season. RB Aaron Jones and WR Justin Jefferson scored the Vikings touchdowns in the game and kicker Will Reichard stayed perfect once again this week. QB Sam Darnold threw for 259 yards, had a TD pass, an INT, and took 4 sacks. Defensively, Andrew Van Ginkel had 2 sacks, while both Jonathan Greenard & Ivan Pace Jr. recorded a sack each. Pace Jr. led the team with 10 tackles in the game. Up next, the Vikings take on the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football at Sofi Stadium on Oct 24th. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich look at the slugfest of a game on Sunday, the razor thin margin of error, the potency of the Lions offense, and the challenge of playing on a short week heading into LA. Plus, Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold's press conferences are included in this week's edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich welcome in one of the 50 Greatest Vikings, wide receiving legend Sammy White. Sammy talks about his historic rookie season, the differences of practicing and playing in Minnesota, the importance of good coaching, the great play of Justin Jefferson, expectations of getting back to the Super Bowl, and evolution of the game. Plus, Mark and Pete dig into the hot start by the NFC North and preview the big tilt Sunday against the Detroit Lions. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions are coming to town and our favorite Detroit superfan, Zach Martina, is back on the show. Zach is excited for the way the 2024 season has started, explains why the Taylor Decker penalty last season is still on the minds of Lions nation, needs Detroit to win for Dan Campbell's sake, and tries to figure out what the Lions defense will look like without DE Aidan Hutchinson. Plus, Zach and Cy break down the NFC North standings, debate how far this Vikings team could go in 2024, and react to the Davante Adams trade on Tuesday. All of this and more is on today's episode of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Grab some tickets to Zach's upcoming live comedy show at the Laugh Camp Comedy Club in St, Paul, MN on October 25th and 26th. Tickets are available at zachmartina.com right now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 291 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Tatum Everett welcomes in Harrison Smith and Emmanuel Acho to break down what’s made the Vikings fast start so successful this season. Harrison discusses how the playmakers on defense are working cohesively as a unit and Emmanuel Acho looks at how both the offensive and defensive scheming poses unique challenges for opposing NFL coordinators this season. All of this and more is in episode 291 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the NY Jets in London on Sunday 23-17. The Vikings jumped out to a 17-0 lead after Will Reichard made a 52-yard field goal, Andrew Van Ginkle had a 62-yard pick six, and CJ Ham plunged in for a 2-yard score. The Jets kept it close and tightened the game to 23-17 deep into the 4th quarter. Stephon Gilmore sealed the game with the 3rd Aaron Rodgers interception of the day in the final minute of play. Will Reichard remained perfect again this week, hitting field goals from 54-yards, 52-yards, and 41-yards respectively. Defensively, the Vikings picked off Rodgers 3 times, had 11 QB hits, and 3 sacks. The Vikings have their bye week in week 6 and will gear up for another big NFC North battle in week 7 against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich break it all down, including: Will Reichard having another perfect day, the opportunistic defense coming through clutch, and the importance of getting ready for Detroit while resting up during the bye week. Plus, press conferences from Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold are included in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich are reconnecting with Vikings legendary wide receiver Dr. Leo Lewis III. Leo reflects on his deep family connections with coach Bud Grant, the art of being a successful punt returner, looks back on playing international games with the Minnesota Vikings, the importance of giving back through his foundation, and digs into why writing a book about his father’s legacy on and off the field is so important. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. We're heading across the pond to take on the New York Jets and diehard fan Kevin Clancy of Barstool Sports (@kfcbarstool) joins the show to help break it all down. Kevin reflects on the Aaron Rodgers experience, the NY media beast, the resurgence of Sam Darnold, the Karl Anthony-Towns trade in the NBA, and the repeated history of suffering as a Jets, Mets, and Knicks fan. Grab some tea or a pint and enjoy today's episode of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 290 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Gabe Henderson sits down with Vikings quarterback coach Josh McCown to talk about the early successes of the 2024 season, translating good habits from practice to the playing field, the career transition to becoming an impactful coach, and the evolution of Sam Darnold’s career. All of this and more is in episode 290 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-29 at Lambeau Field on Sunday afternoon. The Vikings started fast and ran out to a 28-0 lead in the first half. Green Bay scored the next 22 points and made it interesting deep into the 4th Quarter. Will Reichard hit a 33-yard field goal with 6:05 to play, the Packers added a touchdown in the final minute, and the Vikings recovered the onside kick to seal the victory. Sam Darnold finished the day 20-of-28, for 275 yards passing, 3 TD's, 1 INT, and added 17 yards on the ground. Aaron Jones led the rushing attack with 93 yds on the ground and 46 yards through the air. Justin Jefferson pulled in 6 catches for 85-yards and a touchdown to lead the Vikings receivers. Defensively, Kamu Grugier-Hill, Shaquill Griffin, and Byron Murphy Jr. picked off Jordan Love once each. The defense finished with 10 QB hits on Love, 12 pass deflections, and Patrick Jones II notched another sack this week. Kicker Will Reichard was perfect yet again and the Vikings pushed their record to 4-0. The Vikings now shift their sights to London, England as they square off against the NY Jets next Sunday at Tottenham-Hotspur Stadium. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich break it all down, including: the fast start by the Vikings offense, Aaron Jones returning to Lambeau Field, Jordan Addison's impact back in this offense, the defense being opportunistic, and the tight finish at the end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, we’re reconnecting with one of our favorite guests: Vikings legendary running back Robert Smith. Robert talks about meeting up with his old teammates, working with tech companies to address issues in rural communities, the impact of Aaron Jones on this team, the maintenance needed to be a running back, and his most memorable games in Green Bay. Plus, Pete Bercich and Mark Rosen look back at the win against Houston and look ahead at the implications of the upcoming game at Green Bay. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. It's 'border battle' week and we've got an awesome guest to breakdown the insanity of the Packers season. Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone from The Office) joins Cy Amundson to dig into his NFC North preseason predictions, rooting for his close friend Aaron Rodgers, the memorable losses to the Seahawks in the playoffs, and how he and John Krasinski used to play Madden on the set of The Office. All of this and more is on today's episode of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Also, be sure to preorder Brian's new book The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin from HarperCollins Publishers now. A new Christmas classic for all ages and the ultimate holiday gift for every fan of The Office: Spend “The Night Before Christmas” at Dunder Mifflin in this hilarious and timeless illustrated retelling of the beloved poem, featuring a visit from Michael Scott as Santa and narrated by Kevin Malone (author Brian Baumgartner). On Sale: November 5, 2024. Click here to purchase: mnvkn.gs/4eEXRn7 Brian's previously released books can also be found here: Seriously Good Chili Cookbook - seriouslygoodchili.com Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook - seriouslygoodbarbecue.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 289 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Gabe Henderson sits down with Vikings linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill about his experience in joining the Vikings defense. Kamu looks back at his college and NFL relationship with defensive coordinator Brian Flores, the leadership of Harrison Smith, the increased intensity of playing the Packers in the 2024 border battle, and the need to be a complete player within this Vikings defense. All of this and more is in episode 289 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.