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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker

Vikings reporters Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker of the Star Tribune are bringing all you football enthusiasts another way to stay connected to the purple. Consider this podcast to be similar to any Vikings season: full of ups and downs, but never boring.

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21:20

The J.J. McCarthy era is over. What did the Vikings,...

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2026/09/28

The Vikings sent quarterback J.J. McCarthy, their former No. 10 overall pick, to the Giants on Monday morning in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. What did the franchise and Kevin O'Connell learn from the rollercoaster experience with the young QB? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker break down what was said by O'Connell and general manager Nolan Teasley following the news.

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24:30

Vikings defense, special teams carry team to 23-16...

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2026/09/28

Six sacks, three field goals, two interceptions and one punt return touchdown are among the highlights on a Vikings stat sheet led by defense and special teams Sunday. Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer break down the 23-16 victory against the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay to move the Vikings to 3-0. How did Kyler Murray look in his return to game action, and what's Justin Jefferson's status after an early exit?

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40:46

Vikings-Buccaneers preview: Kyler Murray returns to...

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2026/09/26

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray is back after clearing concussion protocol. How will the Vikings offense look with him back holding the reins? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker preview Vikings-Bucs for Week 3. How fired up will the 0-2 Bucs, led by Baker Mayfield, be when the Vikings come to town?

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28:02

Vikings face a Bucs team hungry for a win Sunday. How...

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2026/09/23

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 0-2 after losses to the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns. What would need to go right for them to emerge victorious when the Minnesota Vikings come to town Sunday? Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Emily Leiker is joined by Greg Auman of FOX Sports to talk about the Bucs rough start to the season, which follows quarterback Baker Mayfield receiving a big contract extension. How hot is head coach Todd Bowles' seat?

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33:53

Vikings' first-round pick Caleb Banks saw the field...

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2026/09/22

The Vikings' 2026 first-round draft pick, defensive lineman Caleb Banks, saw an uptick in his snaps from Week 1 to 2. How did he fare? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker break down some of his film from the Vikings' 9-3 win over the Bears. They highlight two of Banks' stronger plays and where he could improve, while looking to teammate Jalen Redmond for what one of his negative plays should look like.

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25:26

Vikings limit Caleb Williams prior to exit, beat...

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2026/09/20

Before his exit due to a hamstring injury, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was limited by Brian Flores' Vikings defense following an explosive Week 1 performance. Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker, plus columnist Chip Scoggins, break down the Vikings' 9-3 win on a soggy day at Soldier Field. What did players have to say about strong performances from outside linebacker Dallas Turner and running back Aaron Jones Sr.?

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42:03

Vikings-Bears preview: Brian Flores' and Ben...

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2026/09/19

Everyone's talking about the matchup between Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Bears head coach Ben Johnson, an offensive guru. Who will prevail? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker preview Week 2's Vikings-Bears matchup at Soldier Field. The Vikings will start Carson Wentz at quarterback with Kyler Murray ruled out as he continues working through concussion protocol.

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29:42

Ben Johnson's Bears offense put up 59 points Week 1....

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2026/09/16

Ben Johnson's second season with the Chicago Bears started with a bang: A 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers. Will they be as productive against the Minnesota Vikings? Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Emily Leiker is joined by ESPN's Courtney Cronin to discuss what was learned from the Bears' Week 1 victory, and what's expected to be different in the Week 2 NFC North matchup.

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29:08

How the Vikings defense sealed the win after busting...

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2026/09/15

Emily Leiker is joined by Minnesota Star Tribune Vikings writer Andrew Krammer to discuss six defensive plays from the Vikings' 39-22 win over the Packers. What went wrong on the 82-yard touchdown to Packers receiver Christian Watson? How did quarterback Jordan Love complete another 32-yard pass to Watson just before halftime? And what impact did safety Harrison Smith have on the strip sack by Andrew Van Ginkel? How was a second half run stop emblematic of the back and forth with Love? And which two

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26:07

Carson Wentz, Vikings defense cap furious comeback in...

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2026/09/14

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker return from the locker room to recap the Vikings' 39-22 comeback win over the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. What's the status of quarterback Kyler Murray? What did they think about Carson Wentz's performance? And what about a Jekyll & Hyde defense that turned things on in the clutch? The Vikings needed to catch some breaks and they capitalized.

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41:10

Vikings-Packers preview: How can Harrison Smith and...

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2026/09/12

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker preview Sunday's season opener against the Packers. What are their individual storylines to watch? What's the most interesting thing we each heard this week? Who ends up 1-0 on Sunday? They discuss Harrison Smith's return, Kyler Murray to Jordan Love, and everything in between.

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29:40

How will absences of Micah Parsons, Josh Jacobs...

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2026/09/09

The Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers -- an NFC North rival -- for their season-opener. With the Packers currently without star players in edge rusher Micah Parsons and running back Josh Jacobs, how could the matchup look different from last year's two meetings? Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Emily Leiker is joined by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Silverstein for an inside look at the Vikings' Week 1 opponent.

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36:38

How the Vikings offense could evolve with quarterback...

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2026/09/08

Emily Leiker is joined by Minnesota Star Tribune Vikings writer Andrew Krammer to discuss what changes could be coming to the Vikings offense with quarterback Kyler Murray. Follow along at the Star Tribune's YouTube page for the video!

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25:50

Minnesota Vikings 2026 season preview: Projected...

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2026/09/03

Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker make their picks as they preview the season ahead for the Vikings, talking win totals and impact rookies, too. Plus, Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley's comments on quarterback J.J. McCarthy's future with the Vikings.

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44:47

A decade since Teddy Bridgewater's injury and a...

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2026/08/31

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer are joined by former Vikings offensive lineman (and current NFL agent) Jeremiah Sirles to discuss quarterback Teddy Bridgewater's dislocated knee during an Aug. 30 practice and the ripple effects throughout a tumultuous 2016 season.

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26:26

Vikings keep four quarterbacks on the initial 53-man...

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2026/08/30

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the Vikings' initial 53-man roster formed Sunday, when they kept Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz, J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer. Will it stay that way? What other noteworthy moves were made? What positions could use some outside help?

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31:19

Position battles, J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings'...

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2026/08/27

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the final practices of Vikings training camp and preview Friday night's preseason finale in Denver, where players like safety Jacob Thomas can try to cap their cases for a 53-man roster spot ahead of Sunday's deadline. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy is expected to start if he's healthy enough to play.

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21:07

J.J. McCarthy gets banged up, Vikings rookies make...

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2026/08/22

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker recap the Vikings' 13-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium. J.J. McCarthy's ongoing struggles likely won't solidify his spot as backup quarterback. Rookie defenders made plenty of noise, including a 322-pound man in coverage and Caleb Banks' splashy run stop.

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32:16

Takeaways from two joint practices between the...

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2026/08/21

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker recap back-to-back joint practices between the Vikings and Ravens. They recap a strong finish for the Vikings in a situational drill, discuss the high point of quarterback Kyler Murray's performance, and pinpoint where there is room to grow.

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35:46

J.J. McCarthy is the Vikings backup QB, but could...

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2026/08/18

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss Saturday's preseason opener, how quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz played, and what to make of a quiet debut from a talented rookie class?

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