Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, discusses the idea of Daniel Jones signing with Minnesota. He also provides his biggest concern for the rest of the season. Other readers/listeners asked about Kevin O’Connell’s play-calling, the refereeing in 2024 and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website: https://...
Nov 25, 2024•47 min
Kevin Fishbain, the Bears beat writer at The Athletic, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about this weekend's upcoming game between the Bears and Vikings. What should we expect from Caleb Williams? How about Matt Eberflus' defense?
Nov 21, 2024•42 min
Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, answers listeners's questions regarding Brian Flores' future, what the Vikings might do at safety with Cam Bynum, Aaron Jones' health and more. He also gives five thoughts on the Titans game that also apply to this upcoming weekend against the Bears.
Nov 19, 2024•46 min
Pete Bercich, the analyst for the Vikings radio network and Vikings entertainment network, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about Sam Darnold’s recent string of games with turnovers, what Blake Cashman means to this Vikings defense, what he thinks about what’s possible for the rest of this 2024 season and more.
Nov 14, 2024•49 min
Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, offers five thoughts on the current state of the team. He talks about Sam Darnold’s play, the way the Jaguars defended Minnesota on Sunday, the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft and more.
Nov 12, 2024•38 min
Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer for The Athletic, is joined by KFAN's Eric Nordquist for some thoughts about the Vikings' evolved expectations. They also talk about a quiet trade deadline day, Sam Darnold and more.
Nov 07, 2024•36 min
Alec Lewis, The Athletic's Minnesota Vikings beat writer, gives his thoughts on the Vikings after the Colts win. He talks Will Reichard's injury, the run-stopping unit, the interior of the Vikings' offensive line, Jordan Addison, Blake Cashman and more. He also gives his perspective on expectations before Tuesday's trade deadline.
Nov 04, 2024•37 min
James Boyd, who covers the Indianapolis Colts for The Athletic, joins The Alec Lewis Show to preview Sunday's matchup between Colts and Vikings. Boyd discusses Anthony Richardson’s benching, talks about what he expects from Joe Flacco, considers the Colts defensive matchup against the Vikings’ offense and more.
Nov 01, 2024•46 min
Alec Lewis, The Athletic's Minnesota Vikings beat writer, gives his thoughts on the Vikings after the Rams loss. He talks about the Cam Robinson trade, T.J. Hockenson's return, facing Joe Flacco instead of Anthony Richardson, one last trade deadline opinion and much more.
Oct 30, 2024•40 min
Alec Lewis, The Athletic's Minnesota Vikings beat writer, gives his thoughts on the Vikings after the Lions loss. He talks about the potential availability of T.J. Hockenson, what he would like to see from an offensive standpoint, Blake Cashman's absence, the trade deadline and more.
Oct 22, 2024•39 min
Colton Pouncy, who covers the Detroit Lions for The Athletic, joins The Alec Lewis Show to preview Sunday's matchup between Lions and Vikings. Pouncy discusses Aidan Hutchinson's serious injury, talks about the Lions' upgraded secondary and explains how Ben Johnson's offense has become arguably the best in the NFL.
Oct 17, 2024•32 min
Alec Lewis, The Athletic's Minnesota Vikings beat writer, gives his thoughts on the Vikings after the bye week. He talks about the health of Aaron Jones and T.J. Hockenson, the Ed Ingram situation at right guard, the upcoming trade deadline and more.
Oct 14, 2024•31 min
Alec Lewis, The Athletic's Minnesota Vikings beat writer, gives his thoughts on Sunday's Vikings-Jets game. He discusses Sam Darnold's performance, what Aaron Jones's injury means, the Stephon Gilmore signing and more to consider over the bye week.
Oct 08, 2024•26 min
Zack Rosenblatt, who covers the New York Jets for The Athletic, joins The Alec Lewis Show to preview Sunday's matchup in London between the Jets and Vikings. Rosenblatt dissects Aaron Rodgers' early-season performance, assesses the Jets' defensive start and even considers the likelihood of a Davante Adams trade.
Oct 03, 2024•30 min
Alec Lewis, The Athletic's Vikings beat writer, compiles five big takeaways and thoughts following an All-22 film review of the Vikings' win against the Packers in Week 4. His points also tie directly to what to look for and be thinking about before this Sunday's game against the Jets. He touches on Sam Darnold, what Green Bay tried to do against the Vikings’ defense, a player who is standing out on the All-22 film and Dallas Turner.
Oct 01, 2024•34 min
Alec Lewis, The Athletic's Minnesota Vikings beat writer, gives his thoughts on Sunday's Vikings-Packers game. He discusses Justin Jefferson's matchup with Jaire Alexander, Aaron Jones's return to Lambeau Field, Jeff Hafley's new defense, what Jordan Addison's return means for the offense and more.
Sep 27, 2024•15 min
Alec Lewis, The Athletic's Vikings beat writer, compiles five big takeaways and thoughts following an All-22 film review of the Vikings' win against the Texans in Week 3. His points also tie directly to what to look for and be thinking about before this Sunday's game against the Packers.
Sep 24, 2024•35 min
Patrick Jones II, the Vikings' edge rusher who currently ranks No. 2 in the NFL in sacks with four, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about his early-season success. He believes his production reverts back to his best-ever offseason, one fueled by a 2023 season he felt like he disappointed. A fascinating perspective on one of the most obvious bright spots thus far for Minnesota.
Sep 21, 2024•16 min
Cody Alexander, a former college football coach who now owns MatchQuarters, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about the Vikings' defense. Alexander gives his thoughts on the progression under defensive coordinator Brian Flores. He also discusses the current narratives revolving around offensive production in the NFL.
Sep 20, 2024•46 min
Alec Lewis, The Athletic's Vikings beat writer, compiles five big takeaways and thoughts following an All-22 film review of the Vikings' win against the 49ers in Week 2. His points also tie directly to what to look for and be thinking about before this Sunday's game against the Texans.
Sep 17, 2024•32 min
David Lombardi, a longtime San Francisco 49ers writer, joins The Alec Lewis Show to preview the 49ers-Vikings game Sunday. He and Alec Lewis discuss the ins and outs of the game, from how the Vikings will stop the 49ers' run game, to the interior of the Vikings' offensive line against the 49ers' pass rush.
Sep 14, 2024•44 min
Alec Lewis, The Athletic's Vikings beat writer, compiles five big takeaways and thoughts following an All-22 film review of the Vikings' win against the Giants in Week 1. His points also tie directly to what to look for and be thinking about before this Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Sep 10, 2024•32 min
Charlotte Carroll, one of The Athletic's New York Giants writers, joins The Alec Lewis Show to preview Sunday's opening matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants. Carroll offers perspective on what expectations are around the Giants and shares what she thinks the Giants will need to do to win the game.
Sep 06, 2024•46 min
Justin Jefferson, the Vikings' superstar receiver, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about why he's excited for the 2024 season, what he thinks about the way the team has been perceived and much more.
Sep 05, 2024•21 min
Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, quickly recaps Saturday's Eagles victory, then launches into his 53-man roster projection. He offers some tidbits on his decisions, explains some of the movement that could happen over the next 72 hours and more.
Aug 24, 2024•31 min
Eric Nordquist, a KFAN personality in Minnesota, joins The Alec Lewis Show to review the Vikings' recent signing of cornerback Stephon Gilmore. Nordquist also provides his perspective on the roster bubble with about a week until cut day.
Aug 20, 2024•51 min
Zac Jackson, the Cleveland Browns beat writer at The Athletic, joins The Alec Lewis Show to recap joint practices. He gives the Browns' perspective of the last couple of days in Berea, talking Deshaun Watson, Myles Garrett, Martin Emerson Jr., and how they looked against Minnesota's groups.
Aug 16, 2024•43 min
Matthew Coller, who hosts Purple Insider, joined The Alec Lewis Show from Cleveland, where the Vikings participated in joint practices with the Browns. He and Alec discussed Sam Darnold's performance, Brian Flores's defense, expectations for 2024 without J.J. McCarthy and more.
Aug 15, 2024•53 min
Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, talks about the J.J. McCarthy's knee soreness, gives some of his thoughts on Saturday's preseason games and previews joint practices with the Cleveland Browns.
Aug 13, 2024•42 min
Drew Magary, an author and writer for Defector and SFGate, is a longtime Minnesota Vikings fan. He joined "The Alec Lewis Show" to talk about what he wants to see in Saturday's game against the Raiders, and what he will consider a successful season in 2024.
Aug 09, 2024•39 min
