Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer open the mailbag and answer your Vikings questions about quarterback Kirk Cousins' value among many injured quarterbacks, edge rusher Marcus Davenport, playoff scenarios and rooting interests.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview Sunday's Vikings-Lions meeting, the first this season but possibly the first of many with high stakes in the NFC North. How do the Vikings in Year 2 under Kevin O'Connell stack up with the Lions in Year 3 under Dan Campbell? Which roster is better built for long-term success?
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer come to you from a random radio booth at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, where the Vikings lost 27-24 to the Bengals in overtime. Former Vikings quarterback Jake Browning became just the second passer to top 300 yards on Brian Flores this year. What happened on those big plays to Bengals receivers? What about quarterback Nick Mullens' first Vikings start? And Kevin O'Connell's play calling?
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss Nick Mullens as the Vikings' fourth starting quarterback this season. What are the expectations heading into Saturday's game in Cincinnati? Who else could be out of the lineup? What about Brian Flores' candidacy for AP Assistant Coach of the Year? And how many Pro Bowlers do you think this top 10 defense will get?
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer recap the Vikings' 3-0 win in Las Vegas -- the NFL's first such final score since 2007 -- and how head coach Kevin O'Connell got the the point of benching Joshua Dobbs for Nick Mullens. Is this Mullens' job for the next week? What happened with Dobbs? How about linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. and this defense?
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss Kevin O'Connell's decision to stick with Dobbs and how coaches play a role in crafting a plan around what he does well. They also discuss Sunday's game against the Raiders in context of a defining five-game stretch, as well as the 2022 draft class and roster depth compared to the NFC North.
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss the reinforcements coming to this Vikings team from receiver Justin Jefferson to cornerback Akayleb Evans. But one of the changes might not be at quarterback, where coaches could stick with Joshua Dobbs for the next game. They also talk about edge rusher Marcus Davenport's outlook and whether we're headed for a weekly QB debate.
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss head coach Kevin O'Connell's comments entering the bye week regarding his decision at quarterback. Why does veteran Nick Mullens make the most sense? What happened with Joshua Dobbs' struggles? They also open the mailbag and answer your questions about the run game, NFC playoff matchups, D.J. Wonnum and more.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan emerge from the locker room at U.S. Bank Stadium to recap the Vikings' 12-10 loss to the Bears. Will that be the last start for quarterback Joshua Dobbs? Kevin O'Connell said he'll mull a change over the bye week. They discuss Dobbs' performance, O'Connell's night, edge rusher Danielle Hunter's dominance, Jordan Addison's lament and more.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand open the mailbag and answer your Vikings questions about the roster's development and needs, coordinator Brian Flores' defensive philosophy, the approach with quarterback Joshua Dobbs and more.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the factors in Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson's return from a hamstring injury and the likelihood everyone will be waiting another two weeks to see him on the field. They also preview Monday night's Vikings-Bears game, look back at Kareem Jackson's hit on Joshua Dobbs, and discuss the possibility of Ty Chandler getting more work.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand open the mailbag and answer your Vikings questions regarding quarterback Joshua Dobbs' incredible start, the NFC vs. AFC playoff fields, Marcus Davenport's health, nicest players, and more.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the impact of losing linebacker Jordan Hicks for the foreseeable future and the Vikings' reunion with linebacker Anthony Barr. They also preview Sunday night's game against the Broncos and old nemesis Russell Wilson.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan return from the locker room at U.S. Bank Stadium to discuss what they saw and heard during and after the Vikings' 27-19 win against the Saints. T.J. Hockenson's massive first half while injured, Kevin O'Connell's coaching job, Joshua Dobbs' elusiveness, Brian Flores' defense and more in this episode.
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer open the mailbag and answer your questions about Vikings cornerbacks, edge rusher Danielle Hunter's future, rookie quarterback Jaren Hall and more in this episode.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview Sunday's game against the Saints, marking quarterback Joshua Dobbs' first Vikings start. How many will he make for the Vikings this season? How does Nick Mullens factor? What's the outlook with Justin Jefferson returning to practice?
Five days after being acquired from Arizona, quarterback Joshua Dobbs stepped in and led the Vikings to a 31-28 win over the Falcons. Ben Goessling joins Andrew Krammer from Atlanta to recap Dobbs' performance and mobility, head coach Kevin O'Connell's leadership and the direction of this NFC playoff contender.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand open the mailbag and answer your questions about the outlook for the rest of this season without Kirk Cousins, the running back rotation, the trade deadline and more in this episode.
The Vikings' reconfigured quarterback room, with journeyman Joshua Dobbs joining the mix, came at the cost of being frugal for general manager Kwesi Adodo-Mensah, who said a bigger swing wasn't available. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss Adodo-Mensah's comments after the NFL trade deadline, guard Ezra Cleveland being dealt to Jacksonville, and more in this episode.
The Vikings won at Lambeau Field, but lost quarterback Kirk Cousins for the season. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan discuss the somber mood in Green Bay, where there was little fanfare about the Vikings getting back to .500 with a convincing win. What does this mean for Cousins' future in Minnesota? Who's starting at quarterback the rest of the season?
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand open the mailbag and answer your Vikings questions about the offensive line, quarterback sneaks, the trade deadline and more ahead of Sunday's game in Green Bay.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss a Vikings-Packers rivalry game without a surefire Hall of Famer on the opposing sideline. The Vikings are favored to win. How confident should anyone be about Sunday's game? What are the chances they make the playoffs? Are we surprised at the confidence in this Brian Flores-led defense?
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan leave a victorious locker room inside U.S. Bank Stadium and discuss the Vikings' 22-17 upset victory over the 49ers on Monday night. How impressive was Jordan Addison's night? Did the offensive line play even better? What does this say about this year's expectations and what this team can do?
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand open the mailbag and answer your questions about Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, how well this 2023 team has been coached, and which defenders have taken steps forward through six games.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the physical challenge ahead of the Vikings on Monday night, when the 49ers arrive trying to get back into the win column. Brian Flores will blitz his way through Marcus Davenport's absence, likely including against Brock Purdy. Will the Vikings start 0-4 at home this year?
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer emerge from the visiting locker room at Soldier Field in Chicago and discuss the Vikings' 19-13 win over the Bears on Sunday. Edge rusher Danielle Hunter led a potent pass rush with two sacks. They discuss his place on the Vikings' all-time sack list. They also delve into an offense that looked lost at times without Justin Jefferson.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand open the mailbag and answer your questions ranging from the recent injuries sustained on the slit film artificial turf at U.S. Bank Stadium to how this young locker room is transitioning in terms of leadership. They also discuss Danielle Hunter's trade value, the outlook at receiver and more.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the fallout from receiver Justin Jefferson's hamstring injury, including how the Vikings offense can pivot and which players could share the load. Plus nothing goes wrong in Chicago, right? They preview Sunday's game to what has been a house of horrors for the Vikings in not-too-distant memory.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Chip Scoggins emerge from the locker room at U.S. Bank Stadium and discuss the Vikings' 27-20 loss to the Chiefs. Receiver Justin Jefferson has a hamstring injury. They still can't get out of their own way. They're 1-4. At least the Bears are up next?
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand open up the mailbag and answer your Vikings questions about Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, whether or not this team is destined for an 8-9 record, and roster decisions.
