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TTP: Minnesota Vikings need to put JJ McCarthy and Harrison Smith OVER against the Packers Jan 02, 2026

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Five things to watch in Vikings-Packers; Getting Justin Jefferson over 1,000 yards; Why the Vikings should let JJ McCarthy let it fly; Harrion Smith’s Vikigns career potentially coming to an end; Plus other things to watch for on Thor Talks Purple with Leighton Glodek.

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Minnesota Vikings New Year's Resolutions for 2026 Jan 02, 2026

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Minnesota Vikings New Year's Resolutions for 2026; What should the Vikings be focused on for next season; Vikings future with JJ McCarthy; Free agent and draft options for the Vikings next season; Plus more Vikings feedback and a Snake Draft of the Week on Purple Daily.

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Could Lamar Jackson be trade option for Minnesota Vikings? Jan 01, 2026

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Mackey and Judd react to a report from the Athletic that lists the Minnesota Vikings as a team to watch if the Baltimore Ravens trade Lamar Jackson this offseason. Would it make sense to trade multiple picks and JJ McCarthy for Lamar Jackson? Would Jackson and Kevin O'Connell mesh well together or not? How can the Vikings clear enough cap space to make a blockbuster deal for Jackson possible? The boys also debut the 2026 Purple Daily Offseason Spreadsheet of Glory!

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FOOTBALL TAKES: CFB Playoff Quarterfinal PREVIEW! Alabama-Indiana; Oregon-TTU; Ole Miss-Georgia; Miami-Ohio State Dec 31, 2025

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Thor Nystrom, Mike Bainbridge and Eric Froton provide the deepest (dare we say most ACCURATE) dive into the College Football Playoff games and assorted New Year's Eve bowl games!

02:00 - Cotton Bowl: Miami vs. Ohio State

10:00 - Orange Bowl: Oregon vs. Texas Tech

20:00 - Rose Bowl: Alabama vs. Indiana

32:00 - Sugar Bowl: Ole Miss vs. Georgia

39:00 - ReliaQuest Bowl: Iowa vs. Vanderbilt

46:00 - Sun Bowl: Arizona State vs. Duke

52:00 - Citrus Bowl: Michigan vs. Texas

1:02:00 - Las Vegas Bowl: Nebraska vs. Utah

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PURPLE ACCESS: Are Brian Flores and Harrison Smith's time with Minnesota Vikings coming to end? Dec 31, 2025

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The Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins joins Judd on the New Year's Eve edition of Purple Access to discuss the questions They both have after Brian Flores' press conference on Tuesday. Is Harrison Smtih set to play in his final NFL game in Week 18 against Green Bay? Plus more on the latest Purple Access!

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OLC: Hottest Takes: Brian Flores should coach Cincinnati Bengals; Minnesota Vikings win 12 with Kirk Cousins Dec 30, 2025

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey dive into Hot Take Tuesday topics! Including fixing the 6-win Cincinnati Bengals with three moves, Kirk Cousins and Minnesota Vikings regrets and more!

02:00 - HOT TAKE: The Cincinnati Bengals would win the Super Bowl if they hired Brian Flores as their next head coach

12:00 - HOT TAKE: The Minnesota Vikings would have won 12 games with Kirk Cousins starting 17 games this season

23:00 - HOT TAKE: The Pro Bowl is an even bigger joke than it was before

30:00 - Week 18 picks!

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DOOGIE: Could Kirk Cousins return to Minnesota Vikings in 2026? Dec 30, 2025

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Mackey and Doogie recklessly speculate on whether Kirk Cousins could return to the Minnesota Vikings in 2026... What is his current contract situation? What would it cost the Minnesota Vikings? And would Cousins back up JJ McCarthy or compete with him? Plus, will Brian Flores leave? And will Harrison Smith retire?

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TTP: Minnesota Vikings SHOULD NOT play JJ McCarthy against Green Bay Packers Dec 30, 2025

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Thor is joined by Judd for some Modest proposals that include making sure JJ McCarthy doesn't start this weekend, Thor flipping on his previous proposal, plus a role-playing excersize along with some other coaching staff questions!

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Minnesota Vikings predictions for offseason, Week 18, Brian Flores and more Dec 30, 2025

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Mackey, Judd and Dex make predictions about the Minnesota Vikings this offseason, in Week 18 vs. the Green Bay Packers, Brian Flores and more! Plus, a Week 18 Quarterback Cesspool Challenge!

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OLC: EVERYTHING on the line for Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens; Bears-49ers BANGER Dec 29, 2025

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Week 17 in the NFL! The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens play a winner-take-division Week 18 game; Where will Malik Willis wind up?; And more!

01:00 - Boone made a guy puke

05:00 - Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens have A LOT on the line this Sunday

13:00 - Lamar Jackson drama

19:00 - Where will Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis sign in free agency?

28:00 - San Francisco 49ers edge Chicago Bears in a BANGER of a game

45:00 - Detroit Lions lost to Max Brosmer and the Minnesota Vikings!

53:00 - More on Minnesota Vikings and Brian Flores

58:00 - We already miss Philip Rivers

1:06:00 - Maxx Crosby vs. Las Vegas Raiders

1:10:00 - Philadelphia Eagles edge Buffalo Bills

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