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TTP: NFL has some CRAZY matchups in Wild Card weekend! Jan 09, 2026

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Thor is joined by Leighton who preview and go over their betting picks for each matchup of the NFL's Wild Card weekend, disussing who they think will come out on top. Both bring their own Minnesota Vikings bets to the table for 2026, plus more!

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Is Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell on a hot seat? Jan 09, 2026

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Is Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell on a hot seat; Latest NFL news as it relates to the Vikings plans for 2026; The rhetoric around Vikings QB JJ McCarthy; Plus the latest Vikings feedback and a Snake Draft of the Week on Purple Daily.

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Access: Gambling on J.J. McCarthy in 2026 could Minnesota Vikings staff FIRED! Jan 08, 2026

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Settle in for a deep dive on the Minnesota Vikings and their Quarterback room in 2026. What will the Minnesota Vikings do? Are they going to gamble on J.J. McCarthy, find a bridge guy, or shoot for the stars? We do know this from reporting. All options are on the table. Chip Scoggins from The Minnesota Star Tribune joins Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad who are still trying to digest what they saw from J.J. McCarthy, Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings in 2025.

0:35 – Where do Minnesota Vikings go from here?

2:53 – Minnesota Vikings were not a bad team in 2025.

7:08 – Kirk Cousins back with Minnesota Vikings?

10:55 – Gambling and losing on J.J. McCarthy will cost people jobs.

17:00 – QB room in 2026 cannot be the same as 2025.

21:04 – J.J. McCarthy and Kevin O’Connell both hold blame for 2025 failures.

26:35 – Did we learn anything about J.J. McCarthy in 2025?

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Minnesota Vikings offseason questions: Coaching staff, offensive weapons and more Jan 08, 2026

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Minnesota Vikings offseason questions that need answers; Starting with who is the Vikings DC; Doing a Vikings front office audit and figuring out if Kwesi is the right GM for this team; What do the Vikings weapons look like behind Justin Jefferson; Plus latest Vikings news and more with Thor Nystrom and more on Purple Daily.

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TTP: Five wide receivers that make sense for Minnesota Vikings in 2026 NFL Draft Jan 08, 2026

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Thor fields questions from listeners about potential draft targets for the Vikings, whether players on the roster can step into bigger roles, QB2 options, and more!

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DOOGIE: Minnesota Vikings coaching updates: Brian Flores to the Ravens; Mike McDaniel in purple? Jan 08, 2026

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Minnesota Vikings coaching carousel updates! Mike McDaniel has been fired and should the Vikings make him their OC; Vikings DC Brian Flores is interviewing for the Ravens job; Plus the latest Vikings news and more with Doogie on Purple Daily.

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FOOTBALL TAKES: Even NFL teams with coaches should be calling John Harbaugh! Jan 07, 2026

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Judd, Thor, and AJ discuss the news about the Ravens firing John Harbaugh and how many teams should be interested in offering him a job. This year's College Football Playoff shows why the negative narratives around college football is wrong, and historic moments deserve to be savored and not rushed by.

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TTP: Minnesota Vikings should CUT these players to be salary cap compliant Jan 07, 2026

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Thor shares with AJ who he thinks from the Vikings are the best candidates to be cut and help with their salary cap issues, any chance of extensions for free agents, and a potential trade option. Plus a 4-round mock based on the first half of the show!

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Minnesota Vikings offseason predictions: JJ McCarthy, trades, and more Jan 07, 2026

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Minnesota Vikings offseason predictions involving JJ McCarthy, Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold, potential trades, NFL playoff predictions and more on Write That Down. Plus, latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily.

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OLC: John Harbaugh is AVAILABLE! Why Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills should take note Jan 07, 2026

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to news of John Harbaugh’s firing by the Baltimore Ravens! Which teams should call on him? What was Baltimore thinking?

01:00 - John Harbaugh fired by Baltimore Ravens! Why? And what next for Harbaugh + the Ravens?

16:00 - Why Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers should consider firing their current coaches to clear space for John Harbaugh

25:00 - Thoughts on Minnesota Vikings QB situation

30:00 - Will Brian Flores get a head coaching job this cycle?

35:00 - Wild Card weekend picks!

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