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Matthew Coller talks with Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer for the hardcore preview of Vikings and Indianapolis Colts. They talk about Daniel Jones' struggles and how he matches up against the Vikings defense and about how the Vikings offense will finally be healthy. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller is joined by Manny Hill to rank the NFC's top 8 teams and take a look at the schedule. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller is joined by Locked On Colts' Zach Hicks to talk about the Minnesota Vikings' chances of trading for key Colts players like DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson. Is Jonathan Taylor available? Plus how could the Colts give the Vikings a run in the game on Sunday. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller and WGR550's Mike Schopp get into whether the Vikings getting Jordan Mason back will change everything and why he likes the idea of trading for Jonathan Taylor. Plus the Rams are in a tough spot, JJ McCarthy is taking over in NY and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller talks about the Minnesota Vikings getting Jordan Mason back in the lineup and what that means for Kyler Murray and the offense. Plus Kevin O'Connell answered a question about the NFL trade deadline and why the Vikings might not go crazy in the trade market. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller talks about the Minnesota Vikings getting Jordan Mason back in the lineup and what that means for Kyler Murray and the offense. Plus Kevin O'Connell answered a question about the NFL trade deadline and why the Vikings might not go crazy in the trade market. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Long-time NFL writer Mike Silver joins Matthew Coller to talk about his article about Brian Flores, how his defense was built to become the No. 1 defense in the NFL, his current ongoing lawsuit and where that leaves his future. Plus Kevin O'Connell's pressure and old Vikings stories. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles joins Matthew Coller to rank the top players he's interested in trading for from the Indianapolis Colts and discuss how he could get to the point of wanting Vikings GM Nolan Teasley to go all-in at the trade deadline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller talks about the Indianapolis Colts firing their GM Chris Ballard and how that could affect the Minnesota Vikings chances to make trades with the Colts. Plus Matthew's list of "big fish" trade candidates, including Colts RB Jonathan Taylor. Some big news in the NFC as Davante Adams is out. How could that impact the Vikings' decision about whether to be aggressive at the deadline or not? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller is joined by Manny Hill and Brian Murphy to discuss the weekend's games, what's next for the Vikings, and compare Minnesota to other NFC contenders. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller talks about the Minnesota Vikings' bye week and everything that happened during the Sunday while they were off. JJ McCarthy went crazy for the New York Giants. Is he going to start now? The Chicago Bears got Caleb Williams back. The Falcons melted down. The Packers played the Cowboys. The Rams are officially in trouble and some teams might not be trading at the deadline after winning. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller is joined by Sam Bruchhaus of SumerSports to discuss the Vikings' 5-0 start and the key analytics that have jumped out during the undefeated first five weeks of the season. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller is joined by Andrew Krammer to check the vibes of the Minnesota Vikings, including whether Kyler Murray and Kevin O'Connell are starting to figure each other out and whether GM Nolan Teasley should be convinced to be a buyer with trades before the deadline. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller is joined by Manny Hill to discuss bye week questions and topics, but more importantly pick the schedule. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller is joined by ESPN's Kevin Seifert inside TCO Performance Center to talk about the 5-0 Minnesota Vikings' offensive progress and whether he believes it can improve greatly. Plus, are they already thinking about trades? If so, where? Could they even improve the defense? And what the rest of the schedule will tell us. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles discuss a rumor from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport about the possibility of trading Jauan Jennings and they discuss what will happen to the receiver room if they do move on. Plus, rating Kyler Murray's performance and how Jordan Mason's return could potentially change the offense. And adding up how the Vikings stack up against the Rams. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller looks at his film and stats observations from the Minnesota Vikings' win over the New Orleans Saints plus some fascinating numbers about the defense. And the Vikings worked out another receiver. Hmmmm The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Murph and Manny join to talk about whether they are raising the bar for this season after a 5-0 start. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller talks about the Minnesota Vikings' victory over the New Orleans Saints. Kyler Murray played by far his best game. The defense demolished Tyler Shough. The special teams was great again. Yet the Vikings made it harder than they needed to with a few huge miscues. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Highlights

• Matthew Kohler explains how injuries and quarterback changes have defined the Vikings’ 4-0 start, with the defense leading the way while the offense adjusts to new realities 01:51.
• The impact of Justin Jefferson’s injury and his likely return in his hometown against the Saints, with insights into how his presence changes Minnesota’s offense 06:37.
• Vikings’ defensive strategy highlighted by Brian Flores’s aggressive scheme, featuring unpredictable blitzes and the strength of their front seven 10:06.
• Vulnerabilities in the Minnesota defense, specifically to big plays and deep passes due to aggressive play calling and secondary speed concerns 13:56.
• The Saints’ ongoing struggles with both establishing and stopping the run, especially spotlighted in their recent games 13:03.
• Discussion of Saints-Vikings as a “semi-rivalry,” revisiting infamous moments like the 2009 NFC Championship and the Minneapolis Miracle 16:29.
• Key matchups to watch: Chase Young against the Vikings’ backup tackles, and both teams relying on backup left tackles for protection 20:46.
• Minnesota’s Dallas Turner leads the NFL in quarterback pressures, posing a major test for the Saints' offensive line 22:51.

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Matthew Coller opens with the injury report, which still has some mystery to it for the Vikings with their wide receiver room and then Nick Underhill joins Matthew to talk about the Saints' blowout loss last week and what they're doing to fix things this week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller is joined by Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune to do their hardcore breakdown of the matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints. How the Vikings will get their groove on offensively with Kyler Murray carrying over things from last week in the win over Miami. Then he talks about Brian Flores' defense and their odds to continue domination vs. Tyler Shough. Plus Manny picks the schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller talks about Justin Jefferson returning to Minnesota Vikings practice. He says that he feels like there is a good chance that he's going to play this week. Plus Kevin O'Connell and Odell Beckham Jr. both talked about Beckham joining the Vikings. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller talks about Justin Jefferson returning to Minnesota Vikings practice. He says that he feels like there is a good chance that he's going to play this week. Plus Kevin O'Connell and Odell Beckham Jr. both talked about Beckham joining the Vikings. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller and Mike Schopp talk about the Vikings offense leaning heavily on TJ Hockenson and what comes next for Hock and the Vikings against the Saints. Plus a close look at the game of the week between the Bills and Rams Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings signing veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Why did they make this move? Is it because they want to simply add depth or is there another reason? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles talks about the progress that the Vikings made against the Miami Dolphins and what needs to happen next in order for them to be a serious contending team. Plus reaction to Donovan Jackson's injury and a look around the NFL with meters of which teams deserve to be considered dangerous and which aren't. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Minnesota Vikings are 4-0 but they've struggled to score. That's too similar for comfort to the 2016 version that fell apart. Are there legitimate similarities? Or will the Vikings be able to overcome their shortcomings this year and avoid falling off the map in the second part of the season? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings' win over the Miami Dolphins. Kevin O'Connell announced that Donovan Jackson is out for the season. How did Kyler Murray REALLY play against Miami? Were there serious signs of progress? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller is joined by Manny Hill and Brian Murphy for our weekly roundtable discussion about all things Minnesota Vikings. The trio spend time discussing the Week 4 win over Miami, as well as Kyler Murray's second half and how believable it was. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller talks with Dane Mizutani about the Minnesota Vikings' victory over the Miami Dolphins that was a grind fest early on and then showed progress in the second half. The Vikings are now 4-0. Are we buying what they can be or seeing them as paper tigers? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller talks about how the Minnesota Vikings offense might be impacted by Justin Jefferson's absence and the opportunity for young receivers Tai Felton and Myles Price. Plus what Kevin O'Connell had to say to Matthew's question about how long QBs take to adjust to his offense. Then NFL Plus's Trevor Sikkema joins to power rank the NFC. Are the Vikings too high in Matthew's rankings? We still buying the Rams or are they fragile? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller talks with Star Tribune Vikings reporter Andrew Krammer about how the Minnesota Vikings' offense can get jump started with Kyler Murray against the Miami Dolphins. What we heard from the team at TCO Performance Center that stood out about their chances to improve and whether the Dolphins can actually put up a fight. Then Manny picks the schedule. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller is joined by SumerSports' Shawn Syed to discuss the Vikings 3-0 start and dive into Minnesota's passing game issues. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller talks about the outlook for the Minnesota vikings offense with the possibility of Justin Jefferson missing Sunday's game and what Kevin O'Connell had to say about the offense on Wednesday. Plus a legitimately interesting young running back that the Vikings signed after he was injured with New Orleans. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller talks about the outlook for the Minnesota vikings offense with the possibility of Justin Jefferson missing Sunday's game and what Kevin O'Connell had to say about the offense on Wednesday. Plus a legitimately interesting young running back that the Vikings signed after he was injured with New Orleans. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller is joined by Brian Murphy to talk about whether fans should be nervous about the 3-0 start. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings adding running back Devin Neal amidst a slew of roster moves that includes Max Brosmer being bumped up to the 53-man roster. Plus he discusses the explanations from offensive coordinator Wes Phillips for the poor offensive showing. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller breaks down what Nolan Teasley and Kevin O'Connell had to say about the Minnesota Vikings trading JJ McCarthy and then analyzes what happened to Kyler Murray against the Tampa Bay Bucs and other tape observations. Plus injury updates on Josh Oliver and Justin Jefferson. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller breaks down what Nolan Teasley and Kevin O'Connell had to say about the Minnesota Vikings trading JJ McCarthy and then analyzes what happened to Kyler Murray against the Tampa Bay Bucs and other tape observations. Plus injury updates on Josh Oliver and Justin Jefferson. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller breaks down the Minnesota Vikings' trade sending JJ McCarthy to the New York Giants for a 5th-round pick. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller breaks down the Minnesota Vikings' matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller talks about Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones being good to go on Sunday vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Will we see Demond Claiborne? Plus, two Bucs players are out. How could that change things? And your questions about Kevin O'Connell getting things back on track with Kyler Murray at the helm and the Vikings' O-line. And the Green Bay Packers lost to the Atlanta Falcons. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller talks with Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune about how the Minnesota Vikings match up with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and what the backfield might look like beyond Aaron Jones, who practiced on Thursday. Should the Vikings be worried about the Bucs being desperate? How many yards are needed for Kyler Murray? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller is joined by Manny Hill to pick the Vikings' schedule heading into Week 3 of the NFL season. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller is joined by Matt Matera of the Pewter Report to preview Sunday's Week 3 showdown between the Vikings and Buccaneers. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller talks about Aaron Jones having a knee injury and the Vikings signing another running back with a limited history. Plus JJ McCarthy to the Giants? Is that a serious consideration? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller talks about Aaron Jones having a knee injury and the Vikings signing another running back with a limited history. Plus JJ McCarthy to the Giants? Is that a serious consideration? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller and Mike Schopp of WGR-550 in Buffalo and ADP chasing discuss the Lions' early struggles, the Vikings backfield, Jordan Addison's chances at a big game and much more on the fantasy show. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Minnesota Viking offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles talks about the Vikings' win over the Chicago Bears, Kyler Murray's return, the defense's dominance and the meter for key players and Kevin O'Connell. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.