Judd and Chip discuss the Vikings' no-show performance on Thursday night against the Chargers, Kevin O'Connell's role in that defeat and what has happened to the defense. What are the expectations now that J.J. McCarthy is expected to start on Nov. 2 in Detroit? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings HOTTEST TAKES after loss to LA Chargers; Did the Vikings make a mistake picking Kevin O'Connell over Jim Harbaugh; Should the Vikings head coach give up play calling; The only thing that can save the Vikings is JJ McCarthy; Vikings pie chart of blame involving Matt Daniels, the offensive line, Wentz, and others; Plus silver linings for the Vikings and more on Purple Daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings lose UGLY to Los Angeles Chargers; Is the lowest point of Vikings era under Kevin O'Connell; The Vikings were completely unprepared; Carson Wentz isn't a good quarterback but the Vikings gave him zero help; Vikings defense was shredded by Justin Herbert; Vikings fans join the show to discuss the loss and more on Purple Daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer your Dumb Football Questions about a possible Maxx Crosby trade, plus weekly NFL picks!  03:00 - Will Las Vegas Raiders trade Maxx Crosby? If so, who should trade for him? Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, San Francisco 49ers or Baltimore Ravens?  16:00 - Are football players well-versed in NFL history?  24:00 - NDSU plays SDSU this weekend! Should backup FBS players just transfer to FCS schools to dominate instead?  31:00 - Weekly picks! NDSU vs. SDSU; Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Chargers; San Francisco 49ers vs. Houston Texans; Dallas Cowboys vs. Denver Broncos; Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Thorsday! Thor Nystrom joins Mackey & Judd to preview Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football! Plus, is Dallas Turner good? Thor watched every 2025 snap (all-22) for Turner and has takes. Thor also looks ahead to what the Minnesota Vikings draft strategy should be in 2026. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey, Judd and Dex preview Thursday Night Football between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers! They explain what the sharps are saying about this match-up, plus make their official picks.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Doogie joins Mackey and Judd to react to Kevin O'Connell's JJ McCarthy update. Plus, additional Minnesota Vikings injury news headed into Thursday Night Football against the Los Angeles Chargers  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings predictions involving Carson Wentz committing a turnover, Jordan Addison outperforming his NFL Draft counterpart, and more! Plus a QB Cesspool challenge and more on Purple Daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Alex Boone sits down with Phil Mackey to break down red zone film! How can the Vikings be better at converting red zone trips into touchdowns? It's a mix of play-calling, QB play, and even checks at the line of scrimmage. For the best visual experience, check out this episode on the Purple Daily YouTube channel! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s a Hot Take Tuesday with Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey! With J out, Alex and Phil try to avoid getting canceled!  00:00 - Pour one out for the Seattle Mariners, who lost a heartbreaker in Game 7 of the ALCS to the Toronto Blue Jays  04:00 - HOT TAKE: New England Patriots QB Drake Maye and Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott are the two leading candidates for NFL MVP  20:00 - Mackey’s updated Super Bowl Contender Ladder! Ranking all 32 teams, with various labels, which leads to a hot take about the Kansas City Chiefs…  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a State of the Vikings Tuesday, and Mackey & Judd dive into the biggest headline question of the week: What is the correct way to handle JJ McCarthy moving forward? How would THEY handle him? What if he's good? What if he's NOT good? Plus, favorite and least favorite Vikings things.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A rough Sunday for the Minnesota Vikings as the defense got WORKED by the Philadelphia Eagles passing offense. Jessi, Leighton, and Jason air out there takes following the Minnesota Vikings loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at home and touch on the play of QB Carson Wentz. Did the Minnesota Vikings defense actually do enough to win the game? Should Minnesota Vikings fans be satisfied or disgruntled with Kevin O'Connell's play calling against Philadelphia? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Week 7 in the NFL! The Philadelphia Eagles got back on track with a win over the Minnesota Vikings; The Indianapolis Colts are a juggernaut; The Denver Broncos completed a historic comeback; And more!  00:00 - Mackey trolls Jeremiah after his Minnesota Gophers beat J’s Nebraska Cornhuskers!  04:00 - The Philadelphia Eagles offense DECIMATED the Minnesota Vikings! Is this Eagles passing attack sustainable? Should the Vikings feel QB regret?  22:00 - Who wins the AFC North? The Cincinnati Bengals stated their case over the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the Baltimore Ravens are still oddly close to being favored by sportsbooks…  30:00 - How legit are the Indianapolis Colts? Another huge win and big-time offensive performance  45:00 - The San Francisco 49ers keep winning with Mac Jones, despite major injuries on both sides of the ball  54:00 - The Denver Broncos scored 33 points in the 4th quarter to beat the New York Giants! What will it take for Brian Daboll to save his job?  67:00 - Mike Vrabel revenge game, as the New England Patriots beat the Tennessee Titans; The NFL is showing why it’s important to hire great leaders, rather than great schemers  82:00 - Are we watching the most complete Kansas City Chiefs team of their 8-year dynasty?  87:00 - The Dallas Cowboys continues to roll, with a blowout win over the Washington Commanders!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Indianapolis Colts are LEGIT and are still being disrespected; The New York Giants might’ve found a stud quarterback but Brian Daboll is dead man walking; The 2024 QB Draft class is figuring it out; Is this the best Kansas City Chiefs team yet and Dex Tiers and more on NFL Takes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings HOTTEST takes after loss to Philadelphia Eagles; Who should the Vikings start at quarterback on Thursday Night Football; Why the Vikings have to move on from Carson Wentz; Why JJ McCarthy is under more pressure than any other quarterback in Vikings history; Vikings pie chart of blame involving Josh Metellus, Kevin O'Connell, Blake Brendal and more! Plus, silver linings in the loss for the Vikings on Purple Daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings LOSE to Philadelphia Eagles; Vikings got the whole Carson Wentz experience; Do the Vikings have to bench Wentz; Is this the worst Vikings loss of the season; Vikings fans join the show to discuss the loss and more on Vikings Vent Line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Purple Picks with the Minnesota Vikings matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles; Can the Vikings come out of the bye with a win; Vikings getting the left side of their offensive line back; Will the Eagles get back on track; Plus, what are the betting trends saying about the Vikings and more on Purple Daily.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings NEED Dallas Turner to step up; Why the Vikings are still waiting for Turner to be unleashed; Is there another knock on Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah; How do the Vikings fans feel about Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh so far; Dex is back and has takes on the Vikings and being a Dad; Judd on the science behind asking KOC who is starting at quarterback for the Vikings; Plus more Vikings feedback and a snake draft of the week and more on Purple Daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer your Dumb Football Questions about whether Pro Football Focus grades are ruining football, what happens in the blue tent and more!  02:00 - Alex Boone makes a cameo from the road!  05:00 - Are PFF grades ruining football? Jeremiah goes on a rant 23:00 - What happens in the blue injury tent?  27:00 - Are NFL coaches open to feedback?  30:00 - How do teams use leftover salary cap space?  40:00 - Weekly picks! Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings; Indianapolis Colts vs. Los Angeles Chargers; Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys; Tampa Bay Bucs vs. Detroit Lions; Nebraska vs. Minnesota See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who is starting on Sunday for the Minnesota Vikings? Carson Wentz or J.J. McCarthy? The Minnesota Vikings have not yet named a starter, but perhaps all signs point to Carson Wentz? Judd Zulgad from Purple Daily and Chip Scoggins from The Minnesota Star Tribune are breaking down the Minnesota Vikings QB conundrum and look forward to what’s ahead for the Minnesota Vikings out of the bye. Judd Zulgad also dives deep into breaking down the footwork of J.J. McCarthy.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.