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Vikings Postgame Report: The Minnesota Vikings Defeat The New Orleans Saints 23-13 In The Big Easy, Improve To 5-0 - WK 5 Oct 11, 2026

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Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the New Orleans Saints 23-13 on Sunday afternoon down at Caesars Superdome. The Vikings offense racked up 364 yards of total offense in the game, while the defense only allowed 142 yards for the Saints. Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray had 229 yards in the air and a passing touchdown while also adding 51 yards on the ground. Running back Aaron Jones Sr. answered the bell with 25 carries for 113 yards and a rushing touchdown after bulldogging his way to the endzone deep in the 4th quarter. Hometown kid Justin Jefferson led the receiving corps with six receptions for seventy-nine yards, and a sweet triple coverage touchdown grab in the third quarter. Place kicker Will Reichard was once again perfect on the day, kicking three field goals (40, 54, 55) and two extra points. Defensively, the guys made it rough on Saints quarterback Tyler Shough all day. The Saints only amassed 142 total yards on 87 yards passing and 55 yards rushing. Cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. led the efforts with 2 interceptions on Shough, linebacker Blake Cashman led the defense with 9 tackles and outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel kept the team's sack streak going with one in the contest. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including the Vikings overcoming injury adversities, Aaron Jones Sr. stepping up to shoulder the load, Byron Murphy Jr.'s big day, Will Reichard continuing to be a difference maker and Kyler Murray’s successes running the offense in the game. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Kyler Murray's press conferences and more are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.

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Minnesota Vikings Podcast: Zemaiah Vaughn Is Stepping Up and Finding His Groove On This Vikings Squad - Ep 335 Oct 08, 2026

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Welcome to episode 335 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Tatum Everett and Mike Mussman look back at the Vikings 15-10 win over the Miami Dolphins and preview the upcoming matchup against the Saints down in "The Big Easy". Muss also interviews Vikings cornerback and special teams maven Zemaiah Vaughn. Zemaiah talks about making the most of his opportunities, why being a special teams gunner is a unique position on the field, how he's doing everything he can to learn from the veteran leadership in his secondary room and why being a teammate of quarterback Kyler Murray means something special after playing football in Beaumont, Texas. Plus, Muss and Tatum breakdown the key matchups ahead and nominate their choices for the Red Wings Shoes "Made The Hard Way" player of the game. All of this and more is in episode 335 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

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Vikings Tailgate: Bryant McKinnie Looks Back On His 2009 Experience and Let His Play Do The Talking - NO - Ep 75 Oct 08, 2026

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Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are joined by Vikings Legend Bryant McKinnie. Bryant looks back on his time in Minnesota including the 2009 season with Brett Favre, the best trash talkers on his teams, looking back on his Heisman Trophy experience, his "welcome to the NFL moment" by Gilbert Brown, the teammates who made a huge impression on his career and the importance of still giving back to this day. All of this and more is in Episode 75 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. If you would like to learn more about the BMajor Foundation, please check out https://www.thebryantmckinnie.com/bmajor-foundation

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Vikings Postgame Report: The Minnesota Vikings Defeat The Miami Dolphins 15-10 At U.S. Bank Stadium, Improve To 4-0 - WK 4 Oct 05, 2026

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Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Miami Dolphins 15-10 on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium. Vikings kicker Will Reichard was the perfect weapon on the day finishing 5-of-5 on field goals, including a 50-yard boot in the 2nd quarter. Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray led the offense and finished the game 27-of-37 for 247 yards passing. Running back Aaron Jones Sr. led the rushing attack with 20 carries for 94 yards. Tight end T.J. Hockenson tied his career record with Minnesota finishing with 13 receptions for 119 yards. Defensively, the guys put another gem on display and held the Dolphins to only 37 offensive plays in the game. Outside linebacker Dallas Turner sacked Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis twice and had 3 total tackles. Linebacker Blake Cashman led the defense with 8 tackles and a fumble recovery. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including Will Reichard's reliability, T.J. Hockenson's rapport with Murray, the defensive tenacity and little wrinkles starting to show in the Vikings running game. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Kyler Murray's press conferences and more are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.

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Minnesota Vikings Podcast: Levi Drake Rodriguez Is Stepping Into The Spotlight and Looking To Lead - Ep 334 Oct 01, 2026

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Welcome to episode 334 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Tatum Everett and Mike Mussman look back at the Vikings 23-16 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and preview the upcoming matchup against Miami at U.S. Bank Stadium. Muss and Tatum also interview Vikings defensive tackle Levi Drake Rodriguez about the special meaning of Hispanic Heritage Month to him, the importance of family in his life, the different nicknames on the defensive line, the goal to be a leader in Brian Flores defense and the advice he'd give his younger self if he had the chance. Plus, Muss and Tatum breakdown the key matchups ahead and nominate their choices for the Red Wings Shoes "Made The Hard Way" player of the game. All of this and more is in episode 334 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

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Vikings Tailgate: Pete Bercich Digs Down On Surviving Notre Dame and The Infamous Monte Kiffin Prank - MIA - Ep 74 Oct 01, 2026

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Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are joined by Vikings Legend and KFAN color commentator Pete Bercich. Pete recants more than 30 years of stories, including surviving Lou Holtz's expectations at Notre Dame, growing up in Joliet, Illinois around the "Rudy" Ruettiger family, the current team's strength and focus, the infamous Jerry Burns prank with Keith Millard and Monte Kiffin, the impact of Dennis Green on his life and the time the fans got too rowdy during the game broadcast playing the Commanders. All of this and more is in Episode 74 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

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Vikings Postgame Report: The Minnesota Vikings Defeat The Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 At Raymond James Stadium, Improve To 3-0 - WK 3 Sep 28, 2026

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Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 on Sunday afternoon at Raymond James Stadium. The Vikings jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter and ran out the lead wire-to-wire in the game. Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray led the offense and finished the game 15-of-29 for 168 yards passing, a passing touchdown and an interception. Running back Aaron Jones Sr. led the rushing attack with 17 carries for 58 yards. Wide receiver Jordan Addison stepped up and led the receiving corps with 5 receptions for 90 yards which included a 41-yard touchdown reception in the 2nd quarter. Kicker Will Reichard was perfect yet again, finishing the contest 3-of-3 in field goals and converting 2 extra points. Defensively, the guys played another incredible game. The team sacked Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield six times, including: 1.5 sacks by linebackers Kyle Van Noy and Eric Wilson, 1 sack by linebacker Blake Cashman and safety Josh Metellus, and outside linebacker Dallas Turner, linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, and linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. all had half-a-sack in the game. Van Ginkel and cornerback Isaiah Rodgers both recorded interceptions deep in the 4th quarter, including Rodgers's game-sealing grab at the whistle. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including: the impact of Myles Price's punt return touchdown in the 1st quarter, the relentless pressure brought by the defense all day, Will Reichard being a reliable weapon when called upon, and Jordan Addison stepping up to lead the receiving corps down in Tampa. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Kyler Murray's press conferences and more are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.

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Minnesota Vikings Podcast: Andrew DePaola Is Looking Forward To Returning To Play In Tampa Bay - Ep 333 Sep 24, 2026

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Welcome to episode 333 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Tatum Everett and Mike Mussman look back at the Vikings 9-3 win over the Chicago Bears and preview what's setting up to be a hot contest down in Tampa Bay. Special Teams captain and Vikings long snapper Andrew DePaola joins Tatum and Muss to talk about his long history down in Tampa Bay, why he's making the efforts to appreciate everything he can at this stage of his career and the traits that are making Vikings kicker Will Reichard turn out to be so special. Plus, Muss and Tatum breakdown the key matchups ahead and nominate their choices for the Red Wings Shoes "Made The Hard Way" player of the game. All of this and more is in episode 333 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

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Vikings Tailgate: Quarterback Brad Johnson Loves The Trick Shots and His Unicorn Career - CHI - Ep 73 Sep 24, 2026

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Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are joined by legendary Bucs and Vikings quarterback, Brad Johnson. "Big Bad Brad" digs into his 15-year NFL career by looking back at the Vikings giving him his initial shot in 1992, the influence of his Vikings friendships providing him an opportunity with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning the Super Bowl in 2003, his second act as a social media trick shot artist, and his next attempt at becoming a Pop-A-Shot world champion. All of this and more is in Episode 73 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

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Vikings Postgame Report: The Minnesota Vikings Defeat The Chicago Bears 9-3 At Soldier Field, Improve To 2-0 - WK 2 Sep 20, 2026

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Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Chicago Bears 9-3 on Sunday afternoon at a rainy Soldier Field. The conditions were tough all day, but the Vikings stepped up in all phases of the game. Running back Aaron Jones Sr. led the way for the Vikings offense with 23 carries for 105 yards on the ground. Quarterback Carson Wentz went 11-of-20 for 143 yards passing, including 55 yards to wide receiver Justin Jefferson and 29 yards to tight end T.J. Hockenson. Jefferson and Hockenson led the receiving corps for the Vikings with 3 receptions each on the day. Defensively, the Vikings squad made the best of the terrible field conditions and capitalized with interceptions and turnovers. Cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. had an interception on Caleb Williams in the 1st quarter to help stifle the Bears momentum. Linebacker Blake Cashman led the team with 10 tackles and one sack, outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel also contributed a sack and outside linebacker Dallas Turner finished with two sacks, including the game sealing play. Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers had a big game, including 4 tackles, a fumble recovery and a blocked field goal in the 4th quarter. Kicker Will Reichard did all the scoring for the Vikings, drilling 3 field goals of 35, 39, and 49 yards in the contest. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including: the impact of Vikings Isaiah Rodgers on both the defense and special teams, the defense stepping up to hold the Bears to only 3 points, special teams being a major factor all day in wet conditions, Aaron Jones Sr. stepping up to take on a heavy workload and the importance of starting the season 2-0 in the NFC North. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Carson Wentz's press conferences and more are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.

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