Explore every episode of the podcast VikesVerified - A Weekly Minnesota Vikings Podcast
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| Vikings Attack Free Agency + Live Offseason Q&A | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:47:19 | |
The Minnesota Vikings got aggressive in Free Agency, addressing their deficiencies one after the other. Very refreshing to see us be proactive & negotiate great contracts. With the NFL Draft less than one month away, it's fun to speculate what Minnesota might do with their limited draft capital.... Trade back? Take best available at 24? Trade up for a star? Time will tell! SKOL. | |||
| Day 1 Free Agency Recap + Backup QB Speculation | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:45:35 | |
The Minnesota Vikings addressed multiple positions of need during the first day of legal tampering. Another strong Free Agency will allow us to draft the best available talent in the 1st round instead of reaching for a position of need. Is Minnesota in on the Aaron Rodgers sweepstakes? Nick & Matt weigh in on the matter. SKOL! | |||
| Minnesota Vikings SWEEP AFC South + Soldier Field Showdown ⚔️ | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:38:41 | |
The Minnesota Vikings sit at 8-2 after another road Victory in Nashville. There’s always going to be critics, but if you’re not happy with this team so far, I’m not sure what to tell you. The Chicago Bears have been in TURMOIL the last 4-6 weeks, on the verge of cleaning house. Kevin O’ Connell & his crew need to start fast in this one & let B-Flo’s defense suffocate the struggling Caleb Williams. 1 week at a time! SKOL! | |||
| Episode 14: Wrapping Up The Season + Team Awards + Draft Talk | 14 Jan 2021 | 00:20:17 | |
Nick & Matt dive into the disappointment that came along with the 2020 Vikings season. The vikesverified team gives out team awards and also weighs in on the 2021 NFL Draft & which direction the Vikings should go with the #14 Pick! | |||
| Episode 13: Shifting Focus To Offseason & Lions Preview | 03 Jan 2021 | 00:26:48 | |
Nick & Matt discuss the questions marks on the roster as we head into the offseason. Brief Lions preview along with the implications that this final "meaningless" game provides. SKOL VIKES | |||
| Episode 12: What Happened To The Vikings In 2020? + Saints Christmas Day Preview | 25 Dec 2020 | 00:36:45 | |
Nick & Matt discuss the downfall of the 2020 Vikings & what caused them to (probably) miss the playoffs. Highlighting some bright spots of the team such as our star studded rookie class & the development they've put on film. Also previewing the Christmas Day matchup with the Saints capped off by a Maxxyourbets segment from Mr. Max Dinesen. | |||
| Episode 11: Vikings vs. Bears Preview | 18 Dec 2020 | 00:39:45 | |
Examining the loss at Tampa Bay last weekend as well as Dan Bailey's troubles. Stick around for a guest feature from proud purple fan Sam Steinwand. Talking all things Bears-Vikings, as well as our road to the playoffs. Maxxyourbets is also back this week! Tune into Max Dinesen at the end of the episode & let him make your pockets a little bit deeper. SKOL | |||
| Episode 10: Vikings @ Tampa Bay Preview | 11 Dec 2020 | 00:29:25 | |
Diving into the Vikings nailbiter vs. Jax & Their inability to start fast in 2020. Also bringing plenty of positives & the updated NFC playoff bracket. | |||
| Episode 009: Vikings vs. Jacksonville Preview | 04 Dec 2020 | 00:41:02 | |
In depth recap of the miraculous win against Carolina a week ago as well as an updated look at the wild card race. Guest Taylor Streiff joins the show to share his thoughts on the season thus far. Stick around for our Maxxyourbets segment featuring co-host Max Dinesen. | |||
| Episode 008: Vikings vs. Carolina Preview | 27 Nov 2020 | 00:32:13 | |
Recapping the Vikings devastating loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 10. Highlighting the current NFC Playoff race & seeing how the Vikings fare, as well as previewing this weekends game against the Carolina Panthers. | |||
| Episode 007: Vikings vs. Cowboys Preview | 20 Nov 2020 | 00:36:14 | |
Recapping week 10's victory in Chicago, then diving into America's Game Of The Week this Sunday vs. The Dallas Cowboys. Guest appearance from Cowboys fan Zach Oruruo as well as an updated look at the NFC playoff race. | |||
| Episode 006: Vikings @ Bears Preview | 16 Nov 2020 | 00:26:00 | |
A look into the critical NFC North matchup on Monday Night Football featuring Bears fan Mike Rybarczyk. Brining predictions as well as an outlook for the rest of the season. SKOL! | |||
| Episode 005: Lions @ Vikings Preview | 06 Nov 2020 | 00:20:08 | |
Recapping last weekend's encouraging performance in Green Bay & diving into this weeks critical matchup against the Detroit Lions. Featuring "MaxxYourBets" segment to finish the episode. SKOL! | |||
| Welcome To The Romo Show! + Vikings On Broadway This Sunday | 15 Nov 2024 | 00:41:07 | |
Sometimes, you gotta win ugly. That’s exactly what the Minnesota Vikings had to do down in Florida last week. On the shoulders of Parker Romo’s 4 Field Goals, Minnesota was able to squeak out a 12-7 win. Now we have another 2 win team on the checklist, the Tennessee Titans. Brian Flores will be doing his best to turn Will Levis into another meme this Sunday! SKOL | |||
| Episode 004: Vikings @ Packers Preview | 30 Oct 2020 | 00:29:06 | |
Previewing the 121st edition of the classic border battle as well as around the league talk. Guest appearances included. SKOL | |||
| Episode 003: Bye Week Special | 26 Oct 2020 | 00:17:06 | |
Covering potential trade fits for the Vikings as well as around the league coverage from Week 7. | |||
| Episode 002: Vikings vs. Falcons Preview | 15 Oct 2020 | 00:34:33 | |
Taking a brief look at the heartbreaker in Seattle & what plays cost us the game. Transitioning into a preview of this weeks game vs. ATL at U.S. Bank Stadium. | |||
| Episode 001: Vikings @ Seahawks Preview | 08 Oct 2020 | 00:28:15 | |
Covering matchups, x factors, predictions & more! Look for more content coming bi-weekly! | |||
| Vikings Crumple Colts in PRIMETIME + PREDICTING Minnesota’s Remaining Schedule 👀 | 05 Nov 2024 | 01:02:44 | |
The Minnesota Vikings got back on track after a 2nd Half surge against Joe Flacco & INDY. If you look at this game on paper, it should not have been close. Despite turning the ball over 3 times, Sam Darnold stepped up when it mattered most. Friend of the show Taylor Streiff joins to help us predict the Vikings schedule from this point on! KEEP STACKING WINS! SKOL! | |||
| Minnesota Vikings Drop 2 Straight + Sunday Night Showdown vs. Flacco | 01 Nov 2024 | 00:58:09 | |
The Minnesota Vikings lost a heartbreaker on Thursday Night Football in LA. In true Vikings fashion, Rams WR’s Cooper Kupp & Puka Nacua were both good to go after coming off injury. The Purple & Gold have a great opportunity in front of them however, playing the bottom 3 of the AFC South. It all starts with Joe Flacco on Sunday Night Football after the shocking benching of number 4 overall pick Anthony Richardson. If Minnesota wants to be a contender, they need to mow these next 3 opponents down. Let’s Go. SKOL! | |||
| Former Viking Andrew Sendejo Joins + Lions Roar Past Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:58:05 | |
The Minnesota Vikings winning streak is officially over. Hard fought game, but when it mattered most, Sam Darnold & Minnesota could not move the chains. The NFC North is absolutely STACKED. Despite the loss, we feel great about where we are as a unit right now! Andrew Sendejo joins us to talk about his days in purple, how he made a living in the NFL, & building his new brand. Tune in for high level NFL analysis & good vibes! SKOL. | |||
| Vikings Enter Bye Week 5-0 + How Can We Sustain This Success? | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:43:00 | |
The Minnesota Vikings took down the Jets in London, leading to the firing of NY Head Coach Robert Saleh. It feels wonderful to be 5-0, but we know the Vikings have to continue their strong play before we talk about the postseason. Tune in for our take on the Vikings RB situation, Darnold’s recent play, & why our defense has been so effective. SKOL! | |||
| 4-0 Vikings Stun Green Bay - Colin Thompson Joins + Darnold Revenge Game in London 🇬🇧 | 01 Oct 2024 | 01:00:41 | |
The Minnesota Vikings SMOKED the Packers in the first half, up 28-0 at one point. Green Bay found their identity in the 2nd Half, giving the Vikings their first big scare of the season. Former teammate of Sam Darnold & 6-Year NFL Vet Colin Thompson joins us to break down the Vikings hot start. Sam Darnold has a new found swagger, & you bet he wants to keep that rolling against the team that drafted him, & then GAVE UP on him. RISE & SHINE this Sunday to see if we can roll into our BYE week 5-0…. SKOL! | |||
| Houston, The Vikings Did Not Have a Problem! + Border Battle 128 Preview | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:48:58 | |
To the surprise of many, The Minnesota Vikings are undefeated after 3 weeks! C.J. Stroud & the Houston Texans offense had ZERO answers for B-Flo’s red hot defense at U.S. Bank Stadium. Enjoy these vibes & ride the wave Vikings fans! Green Bay is no joke, winning 2 straight games without their franchise QB. Nick & Matt break down the biggest threats on their offense plus give their game predictions. SKOL | |||
| Darnold & Vikings STUN SF at U.S. Bank + Diggs Returns To Minnesota! | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:54:52 | |
The Minnesota Vikings are 2-0 after an ELECTRIC home opener knocking off a perennial NFC power. Sam Darnold & Justin Jefferson took the roof off with a 97-yard TD connection. Brian Flores & The Vikings Defense are firing on all cylinders and playing with a RARE energy. Exciting time to be a Vikings fan with a dangerous Houston Texans team coming to town. Lot of storylines in this one including Stefon Diggs, Danielle Hunter, Cam Akers, & Kris Boyd all returning to U.S. Bank Stadium. SKOL! | |||
| Big W in The Big Apple! 🍎 + Home Opener Preview | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:43:50 | |
The Minnesota Vikings put a dominant product on the field in Week 1 against the New York Giants. Sam Darnold looked comfortable, Aaron Jones was rumbling, & our defense pitched a near shutout in a 28-6 win. With San Francisco & Houston on the horizon, this game was a “Must Win” for sure. Vikings fans Chase & Blake join us on the “VV Vent Line”, presented by Pulltab Sports. Couldn’t ask for a better start, time to carry that momentum into a clash with a perennial NFC power! 💥 | |||
| NFL Draft + Free Agency Targets - Live From Fish Lake | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:39:12 | |
FIELD TRIP for the show this week at Fish Lake in Maple Grove Minnesota. Gateway fiber delivered high-speed WiFi to a fish house for this episode! Nick & Matt unveil a few of their favorite targets in Free Agency as well as the NFL draft. Only about 2 more weeks until things really HEAT up in Vikings territory. SKOL! | |||
| Week 1 Preview - Vikings @ New York | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:14:44 | |
The Minnesota Vikings head to East Rutherford for a clash with the New York Giants Week 1. Sam Darnold & the Vikings offense look to start strong & get a W on the card before playing San Francisco & Houston at home. Somewhat a revenge game after the Giants knocked us out of the playoffs in 2022. Let the chips fall where they may! Football season is here! | |||
| LIVE From The Minnesota State Fair + Vikings Sweep The Preseason (3-0) | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:36:17 | |
Nick & Matt record live from The Minnesotan booth at the Minnesota State Fair. Late August is truly one of the most joyous times in Minnesota with Regular-Season Vikings football right around the corner. After a dominating performance in Philly, who has done enough to make this 53-Man roster? Hear our takes on who’s in, & who’s out after a very competitive Training Camp at TCO Stadium. | |||
| Minnesota Vikings BREAK The Preseason Losing Streak! + Updated 53-Man Roster Prediction | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:51:00 | |
The Vikings put an exciting product on the field last Saturday against the Las Vegas Raiders at home. Standout performances from rookies Levi Drake Rodriguez, Bo Richter, & Will Reichard have us fired up. Roster cuts are going to be TOUGH this season for our front office. With so many new faces in the building, these last 2 preseason games have big implications for “bubble” players trying to make the 53. Best Time of year. SKOL. | |||
| Minnesota Vikings Training Camp Talk + Dustin Baker of Vikings Territory Joins! | 02 Aug 2024 | 00:45:41 | |
The BEST time of year is back! Football has officially begun. The Minnesota Vikings are a team that doesn’t have a ton of expectations with a rookie QB & veteran journeyman in Sam Darnold battling it out for the job. We like it this way. Sure to be a fun training camp with so many camp battles & positions on the line. It’s a new era of Vikings Football, & Lead Editor & VikesNow Producer Dustin Baker joins us to give his perspective. SKOL! | |||
| Air Force LB Bo Richter Joins + Minnesota Vikings Trade Scenarios | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:43:16 | |
Fun episode getting an inside look at life in the Air Force Academy with Bo Richter! Definitely not a traditional college athletics experience. Our Heart goes out to the friends & family of Khyree Jackson. Devastating accident that has shocked every fan to the core. R.I.P. Khyree, your legacy will be carried. | |||
| Power Ranking The NFC + Minnesota Vikings LB K.J. Cloyd Joins! | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:43:59 | |
It’s already JULY & Training Camp is right around the corner! Nick & Matt welcome Minnesota Vikings UDFA Linebacker K.J. Cloyd to the show to talk about his mentality & what he has to do to earn a spot on the team. We also rank the TOP 10 teams in the NFC heading into 2024! There is bound to be some COMPETITIVE camp battles this year for sure, with our WR3 spot wide open as well as Sam Darnold & J.J. McCarthy competing every day. Stay locked in with us throughout the summer & the season! SKOL! | |||
| Summer Updates + 53 Man Roster Prediction | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:42:38 | |
It’s officially summertime in Minnesota! The Vikings report to camp on July 23rd. Nick & Matt keep you dialed in with some summer roster updates, as well as a little speculation. Whether you’re enjoying time at the lake, out on the golf course, or at the office, VikesVerified is here to keep you locked in on Vikings football. At this point in time we’ve given you our best prediction at the Minnesota Vikings Week 1 Roster. SKOL! | |||
| Justin Jefferson EXTENSION! + Special Teams ACE Najee Thompson Joins + Minicamp Underway | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:50:20 | |
Najee Thompson joins us to recap his rookie season & what he’ll be refining heading into his second season in the NFL. Flash also gives us a glimpse at what he likes to do outside of Football. 🎳 Mandatory Minicamp has officially begun, & we couldn’t be happier that Justin Jefferson’s extension is FINALLY finished. The Vikings are flying under the radar right now in the eyes of the average NFL fan. This team could be DANGEROUS if we find some consistent QB play this season! | |||
| OTA’s UNDERWAY + Levi Drake Rodriguez Joins Us | 23 May 2024 | 00:33:18 | |
Exciting time of year watching the Minnesota Vikings rookies hit the field for OTA’s. 7th Round pick Levi Drake Rodriguez opens up about his journey to the NFL, his commitment to his craft, & his spiritual journey to this point. A true effort player, Rodriguez flew under the radar of many NFL teams & looks to make a name for himself this fall in Purple. SKOL | |||
| Vikings Legend JOHN RANDLE Joins Us + Draft Class Recap | 07 May 2024 | 01:06:17 | |
Hall of fame DT John Randle joins us & brings some elite storytelling with him. Randle elaborates on his involvement with the team & what he thinks of the New Regime. The Ring of Honor member gives us a good perspective of what Minnesota means to him. The Minnesota Vikings put together an impressive draft class in 2024 that should propel this team to playoff-caliber. Nick & Matt break down their first impressions on each player. OTA’s are around the corner! SKOL | |||
| Super Bowl Aspirations - How can Minnesota get there? + Free Agency Preview | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:50:45 | |
The Vikings should have a great idea of what they need to address this offseason in order to go the distance. HINT: INVEST IN THE TRENCHES! Minnesota has the skill players to do it, but they need to dominate up front if they want to play in February. Nick & Matt answer fan questions as well about how this offseason could unfold! SKOL- Onward & Upward! | |||
| Gabe Henderson From Vikings Entertainment Network Joins Us + NFL Draft Approaching Rapidly | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:44:34 | |
Gabe Henderson joins us to talk his favorite acquisitions from Free Agency + his intuitions on the NFL Draft. The same questions remain around who the future QB of the Minnesota Vikings will be. This might be the toughest time of year to find accurate information on social media. Smoke is blowing from all directions. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the current landscape of the Minnesota Vikings. SKOL | |||
| Vikings Continue To Build Depth + QB Speculation Episode | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:39:19 | |
The Minnesota Vikings are staying active in Free agency adding depth in every position group. There has never been more speculation as to what our draft strategy will be. Many expect us to make a run at the 3rd pick & take Drake Maye, while others expect J.J. McCarthy to be the target of our front office. Nick, Matt, & Max break down our thoughts on the situation as well as GRADE our FA pickups so far! | |||
| Vikings SPLASH in Free Agency + TE Brevyn Spann-Ford Joins Us + POST KIRK COUSINS Era Begins…. | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:39:46 | |
The Minnesota Vikings did not hesitate in day 1 of free agency this past Monday. Jonathan Greenard, Aaron Jones, Andrew Van Ginkel, & Blake Cashman headline our free agent class. Kirk Cousins & Danielle Hunter have officially left the roster & will go to pursue opportunities elsewhere. Loved them both, but it was time. Golden Gopher Alumni & NFL Draft Prospect Brevyn Spann-Ford joins us to talk about his experience at the NFL combine & what he brings to an NFL roster! | |||
| Minnesota Vikings DT Harrison Phillips Joins Us + KOC & Kwesi Combine Presser Reaction | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:42:10 | |
Current Viking & Walter Payton Man Of The Year Nominee Harrison Phillips joins us to talk offseason, Brian Flores’ defense, & even his golf game! Things are starting to heat up with the NFL Combine firing up this weekend. Keep your eyes on the QB’s & Defensive interior prospects in INDY. The dominos are about to fall, & we’re excited to see which players are retained & which players will be leaving the Minnesota Vikings in 2024. | |||
| NFL Prospect Khristian Boyd Joins The Show + No Guaranteed Money For Cousins/Jefferson? | 22 Feb 2024 | 00:33:41 | |
We welcome Northern Iowa Defensive Tackle Khristian Boyd to the show to talk about his career at UNI & his future NFL opportunities! Boyd has been flying up draft boards after his eye popping performance at the East-West Shrine Bowl. Kirk Cousins & Justin Jefferson’s contract situation remains in question, tune in to hear the latest. | |||
| Vikings Off-Season Wishlist + Reese’s Senior Bowl Recap | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:41:04 | |
The NFL Offseason is in full swing after Kansas City has officially won back-to-back Super Bowls. In Vikings country, we’re focused on injecting youth into this roster & finding the next great pieces that can bring us to the playoffs. Nick & Matt list their TOP 6 WISHES for this off-season when the dominoes start falling in early March. Also, we dive into winners & losers from the Reese’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. | |||
| Vikings Stumble To A 7-10 Record + OFF-SEASON/DRAFT Speculations | 19 Jan 2024 | 00:41:25 | |
Well Folks, 2023 was NOT our year. The Minnesota Vikings struggled to endure an injury ridden season full of mistakes. Ball Security & the availability of many star players cost us our playoff chances. Now we forge forward to the off-season, focused on building a strong roster for the 2024 season. Will we re-sign Kirk? Draft a QB? These are all questions that will be answered within the coming months. One thing is for certain, the NFC North is getting stronger. We need to get stronger with it. | |||
| NYE (New Years Embarrassment) + Week 18 @ Ford Field | 04 Jan 2024 | 00:38:55 | |
The Vikings season is essentially toast after an abysmal effort in our home building on New Years Eve. Minnesota just didn’t seem to have an edge at all as the Packers ran through our team for a 33-10 victory. While this is extremely disappointing, this team wasn’t built for a playoff run in our current state. TUNE IN for future QB talk, Week 18’s implications, & who the Vikings should look to resign. SKOL. | |||
| Lions Secure The NFC North + Primetime On NYE 🪩 | 29 Dec 2023 | 00:38:52 | |
The Minnesota Vikings suffered a crushing 30-24 loss to the Detroit Lions, who secured the NFC North for the first time in 30 years. Good for the Lions I guess, but if Nick Mullens could’ve limited the INTs, this game was ours for the taking. Now we are down to our last breath on NYE. Green Bay comes to town & is seeking revenge. The rookie Jaren Hall will get the start in what is undoubtedly the biggest game of his career. Excited to see the product Jaren puts on the field this Sunday Night! SKOL. | |||
| Vikings Fall Short in The Jungle + MUST-WIN Territory on Christmas Eve 🎄 | 21 Dec 2023 | 00:35:56 | |
Nick Mullens & Minnesota lost an absolute HEARTBREAKER in Cincy last week. A few inopportune turnovers & failed QB sneaks cost the Vikings a huge game for our playoff hopes. Detroit comes to town this week & a matchup vs. Detroit has NEVER felt bigger. They are a solid team with good offensive weapons. We will get a real chance to see what this Vikings team is made of at the WINTER WHITEOUT at U.S. Bank Stadium. | |||
| Maybe Next Year Vikings Nation + What Does MN Need To Address? | 18 Jan 2025 | 00:54:11 | |
The Minnesota Vikings magical season came to a brutal halt in Glendale on Monday Night. Sean McVay & The Rams outclassed us & got some luck along the way as well. Tough result for a team that felt destined for a run. A positive spin is that a lot of our issues were exposed in this game, & we have the cap space to address those needs this offseason. Hang in there Vikings faithful. ONE DAY! | |||
| Vikings D & B-Flo RISE To The Occasion + Cincy Preview | 14 Dec 2023 | 00:35:07 | |
The Vikings were able to SQUEAK out a win 3-0 in Las Vegas behind a defensive masterclass from Brian Flores & his unit. Nick Mullens will take the reins this week after Josh Dobbs put back-to-back subpar performances on tape. Mullens brings a veteran presence & a pocket passing skillset to an offense that is built for just that. Cincinnati & Minnesota BOTH sit at 7-6 with their playoff hopes alive. This one is bound to be a thriller. SKOL | |||