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MVP: Ben Leber Recants The Colts Comeback, Breaks Down Playoff Reality | Episode 190 Dec 20, 2022

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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.

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Vikings Postgame Report: Vikings Complete Historic Second Half Comeback, Win 39-36 In OT & The NFC North | INDY | Week 15 Dec 18, 2022

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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.

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MVP: Ron Johnson Shares His Optimism, Breaks Down Colts Deficiencies | Episode 189 Dec 16, 2022

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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.

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The Vikings Audible: C.J. Ham & Kene Nwangwu On Regrouping During A Short Week, The Importance Of Special Teams | INDY | Week 15 Dec 16, 2022

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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.

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MVP: Andrew Krammer Analyzes The Loss In Detroit, Final Quarter Of The Regular Season | Episode 188 Dec 13, 2022

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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.

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Vikings Postgame Report: Lions Outpace The Vikings 34-23, Vikings Fall To 10-3 | Week 14 Dec 11, 2022

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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.

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MVP: Paul Charchian Joins LIVE From Buffalo Wild Wings, Breaks Down The Looming Lions Battle | Episode 187 Dec 09, 2022

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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.

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The Vikings Audible: Ezra Cleveland & Garrett Bradbury Breakdown The Offensive Line's Hidden Talents, Finishing 'Pancake' Blocks | Week 14 Dec 08, 2022

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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.

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MVP: Carmen Vitali Digs Into The 2022 NFC North Season, Examines The Turnaround In Minnesota | Episode 186 Dec 06, 2022

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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.

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Vikings Postgame Report: Vikings Hang On To Win 27-22 Over The Jets, Improve to 10-2 | Week 13 Dec 04, 2022

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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.

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