Best Andrew Krammer Podcasts (2025)

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Vikings mailbag: Position battles? RB split? Judging J.J. McCarthy? 56:08

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker open the offseason mailbag that's overflowing with your questions. They start with the outlook at safety, where they're replacing Cam Bynum, as well as whether rookie Tai Felton can earn playing time. What about the home run power at running back? How much less will Aaron Jones play? And how are the Vi…

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Vikings wrap offseason early; takeaways from McCarthy to Darrisaw 31:47

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss what they saw and heard at the Vikings' three-day mandatory minicamp that ended the offseason program. Kevin O'Connell gave everyone an extra week off, J.J. McCarthy is learning atop a fluid QB depth chart, Christian Darrisaw makes an early return, their three-receiver set is meshing but they w…

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Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah joins the show to chat new contract, 2025 expectations and J.J. McCarthy 27:03

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker are joined by Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. They discuss his new contract extension, lessons on the job, 2025 expectations, quarterback J.J. McCarthy and his unique situation, NFL players in the 2028 Olympics, and more.By Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker

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The J.J. McCarthy to Justin Jefferson connection, Vikings' D-line 'waves,' and more 36:31

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss what they saw and heard from receiver Justin Jefferson, defensive tackle Harrison Phillips, new cornerback Isaiah Rodgers and more following Monday's OTA session in Eagan.By Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker

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Vikings OTAs begin with focus on QB J.J. McCarthy and a retooled defense 40:06

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker return from the first spring practice open to reporters and discuss QB J.J. McCarthy's development, where the new guys are fitting in, and what position battles should be getting the most attention this summer.By Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker

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Would Justin Jefferson really play flag football for Team USA? 41:36

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Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the latest from NFL league meetings in Eagan, Minn., where the "Tush Push" was defended, Justin Jefferson was allowed to play flag football (will he?), and a halftime show was teased for a Christmas game (the Vikings play on Christmas).By Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker

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Vikings' 2025 schedule offers big challenges on main stages 42:09

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the twists and turns of the Vikings' 2025 schedule that includes a frequent spotlight on quarterback J.J. McCarthy's team through seven nationally-televised games. What are the schedule quirks to know? They also open a listener mailbag and answer your questions about always playing in Seattle, …

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Which Vikings rookies have clearest paths to contribute? 30:49

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Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss what they saw and heard from the first day of a three-day Vikings rookie minicamp this weekend. That begs the question: which rookies from a small five-man class have the clearest paths to contribute right away?By Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker

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J.J. McCarthy talks about being QB1, Andrew Van Ginkel signs extension 55:06

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss what they heard from Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy during his first local media appearance since last season. What did he have to say about taking over a 14-win team? What did his teammates say? They also delve into Andrew Van Ginkel's new contract, Josh Metellus' case for a new deal, and m…

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Vikings' 2025 draft class included five picks, a new QB, and a clear priority 39:42

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Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker break down the Vikings' 2025 draft class from first-round guard Donovan Jackson through sixth-round tight end Gavin Bartholomew. Oh, and they do not forget new Vikings QB Sam Howell, who arrives as the most experienced option on the roster. But this offseason has been all about QB J.J. McCarthy anyway.…

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Vikings stick and pick guard Donovan Jackson in NFL Draft's first round 22:39

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker come to you from Vikings headquarters in Eagan, where they drafted the franchise's first opening-round guard since 1988. Just don't ask Emily who that Hall of Famer was nearly 40 years ago.By Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker

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The NFC North mock draft you didn't know you needed 49:49

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, Michael Rand and Emily Leiker put on their general manager caps and each take over a team in the NFC North for a division-wide mock draft. What can only be described as perfection ensues. Make sure you check out the Star Tribune's YouTube channel for the video.By Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker

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Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah talks impact over need in the NFL Draft, plus our final position previews 40:14

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker react to Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's annual pre-draft press conference, in which he discussed his draft philosophies, impact vs. need, and their current four-pick allotment that would be the smallest class in franchise history. They also wrap up their position previews with groups that…

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Will the Vikings keep prioritizing the offensive and defensive lines? Pre-Draft Position Preview Pt. 2 41:10

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On this episode of the Access Vikings podcast, Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the many intriguing options available in the trenches during this year's NFL Draft. What are some of the best fits in the first round on each side? What about in later rounds? And what does the current depth chart tell us about what direction they'…

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Which do the Vikings need more, a cornerback or safety? Pre-Draft Position Preview Pt. 1 34:37

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Emily Leiker and Ben Goessling discuss a handful of defensive back prospects in this year's NFL Draft who'd be good fits for the Vikings, including potential first rounders and those who might still be on the board further in the draft. Plus, they briefly go down tangents on the Vikings' comp pick outlook for 2026 and who could replace Cam Bynum's …

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Kevin O’Connell respects Aaron Rodgers but affirms his belief in J.J. McCarthy 24:39

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In his first public comments to local reporters about the Vikings’ QB situation, O’Connell on Monday addressed the team’s interest in Rodgers and his communication with McCarthy about it. Star Tribune Vikings writers Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker break it all down.By Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker

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Indianapolis Star's Joel Erickson talks Will Fries, Ryan Kelly, Cam Bynum and Daniel Jones 23:23

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The Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer is joined by Indianapolis Star reporter Joel Erickson to discuss the Vikings and Colts swapping players this offseason. Why was new Vikings center Ryan Kelly available after nine years with the Colts? How did new Vikings guard Will Fries go from seventh-round pick to $17 million per year starter? And how do Cam Byn…

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Takeaways from Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's free agency chat 59:35

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss what they heard from Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah during his post-free agency news conference with local reporters. What did he have to say about J.J. McCarthy? Aaron Rodgers? His own contract situation? They also discuss the annual NFL rule proposals and take listener questions.…

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Vikings and Aaron Rodgers drama, free agent intros, listener questions and more 48:08

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the Vikings' non-pursuit of Aaron Rodgers, their backup quarterback situation, new coaches, and new players getting introduced to local reporters. They also open the mailbag to answer some of your questions.By Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker

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Ed Ingram, Garrett Bradbury on the move as Vikings remain in QB market 54:55

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the Vikings trading away guard Ed Ingram, trying to trade center Garrett Bradbury, and the state of their current search for a veteran quarterback to pair with J.J. McCarthy.By Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker

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Vikings re-sign Byron Murphy and double down on O-line, D-line adds 33:11

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the flurry of Vikings moves from Monday night into Tuesday morning, including the re-signing of cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. and the addition of new linemen in guard Will Fries and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (and potentially Javon Hargrave). Daniel Jones left for the Colts. What does that m…

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Sam Darnold leaves for Seattle as Vikings add Pro Bowl center Ryan Kelly 40:59

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the first day of NFL free agency from a Vikings perspective. What do they make of Sam Darnold's fit and contract with the Seahawks? What does that mean at QB in Minnesota? There appears to be a new starting center despite Garrett Bradbury remaining on the roster. And what about safety Camryn By…

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Vikings opt against tagging Sam Darnold, but contract talks are ongoing 43:21

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the Vikings' decision not to franchise tag Sam Darnold, who is cleared to become a free agent on March 12. That is unless he agrees to a new deal with the Vikings beforehand. What are the Vikings' options otherwise? What does that mean for J.J. McCarthy? And what will the team prioritize in fre…

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Vikings takeaways from the NFL Scouting Combine 46:08

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker come to you from a random corner of the Indiana Convention Center where they and hundreds of other media members fight to stake out corners of the building to record content for the modern age. What's going to happen with Sam Darnold? What about Byron Murphy Jr.? What are the positions of need from thi…

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Will the Vikings use the franchise tag on Sam Darnold? 53:31

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Andrew Krammer is joined by Purple Insider's Matthew Coller to discuss the two-week franchise tag window and whether the Vikings will use it on quarterback Sam Darnold or cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (Editor's note: After recording, news broke that the Vikings agreed to push back Murphy's void date, making him ineligible for the franchise tag). Plus…

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What happened at the Super Bowl ... and what comes next for the Vikings? 43:38

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Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker have you covered on the latest edition of the podcast.By Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker

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From O'Connell to Jared Allen, how the Vikings' busy night unfolded at NFL Honors 37:48

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Star Tribune writer and Pro Football Hall of Fame selector Mark Craig joins Andrew Krammer from New Orleans, where the Vikings had a busy night at the annual NFL Honors ceremony prior to the Super Bowl. Craig discusses his voting for all NFL awards, including O'Connell's winning case and an interesting Defensive Player of the Year ballot, as well a…

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It's Super Bowl week! Let's talk Vikings quarterbacks and trade targets 42:32

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker begin Super Bowl week by talking about Vikings quarterbacks, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's contract, and more. They also open the mailbag to answer your questions about trade targets like Myles Garrett and Cooper Kupp, as well as a what-if with Kirk Cousins.…

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Brian Flores' HC options run dry, plus Super Bowl and Vikings free agency thoughts 49:49

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Andrew Krammer, Michael Rand and Emily Leiker discuss defensive coordinator Brian Flores not being hired in this head coaching cycle, his relatively older depth chart on defense, plus takeaways from this year's playoffs and thoughts on pending Vikings free agents. There are a few among their many free agents who could be coveted elsewhere.…

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Vikings, Kevin O'Connell agree to contract extension: GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah next? 40:16

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the Vikings extending head coach Kevin O'Connell, the chances of defensive coordinator Brian Flores sticking around, the dominant(?) NFC North going 0-3 in the playoffs, the fallout for both the Lions and Bears after Chicago hired Ben Johnson, and more.…

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Vikings mailbag: Coaching changes? Distance from a Super Bowl? Darnold's end? 32:41

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Emily Leiker open the mailbag and answer your Vikings questions about coaching changes, how far the Vikings are from being contenders, how game planning factored into Sam Darnold's disappointing end, safety Cam Bynum's free agency, positions that are better off entering 2025, and more.…

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Vikings' Adofo-Mensah, O'Connell say they're keeping 'good options' open at quarterback 37:10

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Emily Leiker discuss the season-ending press conferences by Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell. Quarterbacks dominated the roughly 40 combined minutes with both. What's their plan with Sam Darnold? Where's J.J. McCarthy in his recovery? Are they committed to either at this po…

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Vikings' 14-win season ends with another dud from Sam Darnold 23:43

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Jim Souhan recap the Vikings' 27-9 loss to the L.A. Rams in the NFC's wild-card round on Monday night, when quarterback Sam Darnold didn't give them much of a chance in another big game. How does this affect the Vikings outlook at quarterback this offseason? How far away is this team from being a real contender? W…

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Vikings mailbag: Brian Flores' HC interviews? Daniel Jones as QB2? Silver linings? 33:25

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker open the mailbag and answer your Vikings questions about defensive coordinator Brian Flores' head coaching interviews, quarterback Sam Darnold, the offensive line, quarterback Daniel Jones as QB2, whether the loss could be good for them, and more.By Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker

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Vikings, Sam Darnold could both use this playoff win on résumé 26:14

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Michael Rand preview Monday night's playoff game against the Rams, including quarterback Sam Darnold's confidence and consistency, L.A.'s young defense, receiver Puka Nacua's impact, and what this game means in the bigger picture of judging the 2024 season.By Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker

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Vikings, Sam Darnold lay an egg in biggest game of regular season at Detroit 23:15

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DETROIT -- Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan recap the Vikings' 31-9 loss to the Lions at Ford Field, where their hopes of clinching a division title, a first-round bye, and establishing their dominance in the NFC were left in tatters. What do we make of Sam Darnold's no-show? The lack of consistent protection? What about the approach on…

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Vikings mailbag: Health in the playoffs, takeaways, Flores, scout teams, and more 24:13

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Emily Leiker open the mailbag and answer your Vikings questions about health in the playoffs, takeaways, the future of defensive coordinator Brian Flores, big game emotions, and more.By Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker

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Vikings head to Detroit to take back the NFC North, earn No. 1 seed 31:03

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Emily Leiker preview Sunday's game between the Vikings (14-2) and Lions (14-2) at Ford Field, where the NFC's No. 1 seed and NFC North champion will be decided. They discuss how they're proceeding with quarterback Sam Darnold, who has just one regular season game left under contract, and how well this Vikings defe…

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Vikings dismantle Packers, set up a win-for-the-No. 1-seed game at Detroit 24:59

6M ago24:59

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the Vikings' 27-25 win over the Packers from U.S. Bank Stadium, where they talked to players and coaches afterward about what exactly happened between the 20-3 lead to another fourth-quarter rally by Packers quarterback Jordan Love. But it fell short again. And the Vikings were victorious... ag…

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Vikings mailbag: Which playoff foe do you want? Ivan Pace's return? Future at running back? 21:03

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Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer open the mailbag and answer your Vikings questions about the playoffs, linebacker Ivan Pace Jr., running back Aaron Jones and 2025, the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and youth vs. experience in the postseason.By Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker

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This Vikings-Packers game may be the most significant in recent memory 32:25

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Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer preview the latest chapter between the Vikings and Packers on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium, where this may be the most significant matchup in recent memory. They've played for division titles before, but the Vikings' pursuit of the No. 1 overall seed (and division title) can hinge on this game, and the Pack…

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Vikings improve to 13-2 with win in Seattle; NFC's No. 1 seed in sight 22:44

6M ago22:44

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Ben Goessling, JIm Souhan, and Emily Leiker join Andrew Krammer from Seattle, where they emerged from the visitor's locker room to share what they saw and heard during and after Sunday's 27-24 win over the Seahawks. They're now set up to win out for the No. 1 seed. Are there any NFC quarterbacks playing better than Sam Darnold right now? How good i…

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Vikings mailbag: What's a successful season? Pass-run balance? All-bubble wrap team? 15:41

6M ago15:41

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Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer open the mailbag for a shortened episode on a short week to answer your Vikings-adjacent questions. What should be considered a successful season? Is a pass-heavy approach concerning at all come playoff time? And which players need to stay healthy as all NFL teams try to win the attrition battle?…

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Vikings' degree of difficulty starts to increase on Sunday in Seattle 33:14

6M ago33:14

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Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer preview Sunday's game in Seattle, where the Vikings haven't won in a long time. But this isn't the same Seahawks team nor is it the same Vikings team as past losers on the west coast. What does Sam Darnold's development arc say about where this season is headed? What do they think happens in the final three games?…

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Vikings take care of business against Bears, set sights on NFC North crown 20:46

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan emerge from the locker room at U.S. Bank Stadium to discuss what they saw and heard during and after the Vikings' 30-12 win over the Bears on Monday night. What does this win say about the state of the Bears? How are the Vikings set up for the stretch run? How's Brian O'Neill's right knee? What about the…

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Vikings mailbag: Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy? O'Connell contract? Defensive depth? 31:13

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand open the mailbag and answer your Vikings-adjacent questions about the future at quarterback, contract extensions for leadership, what this defensive depth chart has shown so far and who could be rejoining by season's end.By Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker

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Playoff scenarios, Sam Darnold's 'MVP' candidacy, and Monday's Bears rematch 31:20

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss quarterback Sam Darnold's MVP candidacy, playoff scenarios, Monday night's rematch against the Chicago Bears, and more.By Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker

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Sam Darnold outduels Kirk Cousins for Vikings' 11th win of season 23:53

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan recap the Vikings' 42-21 win over the Atlanta Falcons and quarterback Kirk Cousins on Sunday. There was no question who the better quarterback was at U.S. Bank Stadium, where Sam Darnold threw for a career-high 347 yards and a career-high five touchdown passes. What does this win say about Kevin O'Connel…

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Vikings mailbag: Core players? Pro Bowlers? Chasing the No. 1 seed? 28:34

7M ago28:34

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Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand open the mailbag and answer your Vikings-adjacent questions about the age of the roster, how many Pro Bowlers they'll have, chasing the No. 1 seed in the NFC, quarterbacks, and more.By Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker

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Kirk Cousins comes back to town, and he needs a good game vs the Vikings 32:43

7M ago32:43

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Andrew Krammer, Michael Rand, and new Star Tribune writer Emily Leiker preview Sunday's game against the Falcons and quarterback Kirk Cousins, who returns to Minnesota after six eventful seasons for the Vikings from 2018-2023. What will the reception be like at U.S. Bank Stadium? How will he fare against a better Brian Flores defense than the one h…