Vikings Postgame Report

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Hear initial takeaways from vikings.com's Chris Corso and Ben Leber shortly after all Vikings games from on the field or on the team bus. Hear all of the press conferences, locker room sound and postgame highlights produced by the Vikings Entertainment Network from U.S Bank Stadium or on the road right after the game.

  1. Oct 11

    Vikings Postgame Report: The Minnesota Vikings Defeat The New Orleans Saints 23-13 In The Big Easy, Improve To 5-0 - WK 5

    Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the New Orleans Saints 23-13 on Sunday afternoon down at Caesars Superdome. The Vikings offense racked up 364 yards of total offense in the game, while the defense only allowed 142 yards for the Saints. Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray had 229 yards in the air and a passing touchdown while also adding 51 yards on the ground. Running back Aaron Jones Sr. answered the bell with 25 carries for 113 yards and a rushing touchdown after bulldogging his way to the endzone deep in the 4th quarter. Hometown kid Justin Jefferson led the receiving corps with six receptions for seventy-nine yards, and a sweet triple coverage touchdown grab in the third quarter. Place kicker Will Reichard was once again perfect on the day, kicking three field goals (40, 54, 55) and two extra points. Defensively, the guys made it rough on Saints quarterback Tyler Shough all day. The Saints only amassed 142 total yards on 87 yards passing and 55 yards rushing.  Cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. led the efforts with 2 interceptions on Shough, linebacker Blake Cashman led the defense with 9 tackles and outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel kept the team's sack streak going with one in the contest.  Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including the Vikings overcoming injury adversities, Aaron Jones Sr. stepping up to shoulder the load, Byron Murphy Jr.'s big day, Will Reichard continuing to be a difference maker and Kyler Murray’s successes running the offense in the game.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Kyler Murray's press conferences and more are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Sep 28

    Vikings Postgame Report: The Minnesota Vikings Defeat The Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 At Raymond James Stadium, Improve To 3-0 - WK 3

    Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 on Sunday afternoon at Raymond James Stadium.  The Vikings jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter and ran out the lead wire-to-wire in the game. Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray led the offense and finished the game 15-of-29 for 168 yards passing, a passing touchdown and an interception. Running back Aaron Jones Sr. led the rushing attack with 17 carries for 58 yards. Wide receiver Jordan Addison stepped up and led the receiving corps with 5 receptions for 90 yards which included a 41-yard touchdown reception in the 2nd quarter. Kicker Will Reichard was perfect yet again, finishing the contest 3-of-3 in field goals and converting 2 extra points. Defensively, the guys played another incredible game. The team sacked Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield six times, including: 1.5 sacks by linebackers Kyle Van Noy and Eric Wilson, 1 sack by linebacker Blake Cashman and safety Josh Metellus, and outside linebacker Dallas Turner, linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, and linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. all had half-a-sack in the game. Van Ginkel and cornerback Isaiah Rodgers both recorded interceptions deep in the 4th quarter, including Rodgers's game-sealing grab at the whistle. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including: the impact of Myles Price's punt return touchdown in the 1st quarter, the relentless pressure brought by the defense all day, Will Reichard being a reliable weapon when called upon, and Jordan Addison stepping up to lead the receiving corps down in Tampa. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Kyler Murray's press conferences and more are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Sep 20

    Vikings Postgame Report: The Minnesota Vikings Defeat The Chicago Bears 9-3 At Soldier Field, Improve To 2-0 - WK 2

    Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Chicago Bears 9-3 on Sunday afternoon at a rainy Soldier Field. The conditions were tough all day, but the Vikings stepped up in all phases of the game. Running back Aaron Jones Sr. led the way for the Vikings offense with 23 carries for 105 yards on the ground.  Quarterback Carson Wentz went 11-of-20 for 143 yards passing, including 55 yards to wide receiver Justin Jefferson and 29 yards to tight end T.J. Hockenson.  Jefferson and Hockenson led the receiving corps for the Vikings with 3 receptions each on the day. Defensively, the Vikings squad made the best of the terrible field conditions and capitalized with interceptions and turnovers. Cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. had an interception on Caleb Williams in the 1st quarter to help stifle the Bears momentum.  Linebacker Blake Cashman led the team with 10 tackles and one sack, outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel also contributed a sack and outside linebacker Dallas Turner finished with two sacks, including the game sealing play. Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers had a big game, including 4 tackles, a fumble recovery and a blocked field goal in the 4th quarter. Kicker Will Reichard did all the scoring for the Vikings, drilling 3 field goals of 35, 39, and 49 yards in the contest. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including: the impact of Vikings Isaiah Rodgers on both the defense and special teams, the defense stepping up to hold the Bears to only 3 points, special teams being a major factor all day in wet conditions, Aaron Jones Sr. stepping up to take on a heavy workload and the importance of starting the season 2-0 in the NFC North. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Carson Wentz's press conferences and more are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Sep 14

    Vikings Postgame Report: The Minnesota Vikings Defeat the Green Bay Packers 39-22 In Week 1 At U.S. Bank Stadium - WK 1

    Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers 39-22 on Sunday afternoon.  Quarterback Kyler Murray opened the game for the Vikings but suffered an injury in the 1st quarter and quarterback Carson Wentz stepped in for the rest of the contest. The Vikings found themselves down 22-10 into the 3rd quarter, but that is when they went to work. The Vikings scored the final 29 points of the game, including rushing touchdowns by running backs Jordan Mason and Aaron Jones Sr. and receiving touchdowns by TE T.J. Hockenson and WR Justin Jefferson. Carson finished the game 12-of-19 for 133 yards passing and 3 touchdowns. Running back Jordan Mason led the team with 59 yards on the ground, including his 1 yd TD rush after a fumble recovery by LB Andrew Van Ginkel.  Wide receiver Justin Jefferson led the team with 8 receptions for 92 yards and 2 touchdowns on the day.  Justin tied wide receiver Randy Moss for #2 all time in receptions by a Viking receiver with 587 in his career. Kicker Will Reichard was perfect on the day with 1 field goal and 4 extra points converted. Defensively, the squad buckled down in the second half and forced some critical turnovers and stops that got the ball back to the offense which led to points.  The team notched 4 sacks on the day, including DL Levi Drake Rodriguez, Edge Dallas Turner, .5 sack by LB Blake Cashman, and 1.5 sacks by LB Andrew Van Ginkel which included his forced fumble. CB James Pierre had the Vikings lone interception on the day in the 4th quarter, which led to another Vikings TD.  Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including: Carson Wentz stepping in and leading the team to victory in a hard-fought game, the importance of momentum and keeping a level head in high pressure situations, and the challenge presented by the Bears next week at Soldier Field. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Carson Wentz's press conferences and more are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Aug 15

    Vikings Postgame Report: The Vikings Defeat The New York Giants 13-10 To Open The 2026 Preseason - Preseason Wk 1

    Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report.  The Minnesota Vikings defeated the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Quarterback Kyler Murray opened the game for the Vikings on the opening drive and led the Offense into the Red Zone where Kicker Will Reichard converted a 35-yard field goal. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy came in with the #2’s and finished the day 4-of-7 for 34 passing yards. Quarterback Carson Wentz finished out the game throwing 9-of-14 for 81 yards and a touchdown to WR Myles Price. Myles led the team in receiving with 4 catches for 51 yards. Rookie running back Demond Claiborne led the rushing attack with 34 yards on 12 carries. Defensively, OLB Dallas Turner, S Jay Ward, DL Elijah Williams and LB Bo Richter all recorded sacks in the game. LB Jacob Roberts and S Jacob Thomas snagged interceptions. Kicker Will Reichard finished the day 2-for-2 with an extra point, including a long shot from 54 yards.  Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including: the Vikings efforts to emphasize the running game from the jump, the aggressiveness of the defense bringing the heat, and the areas they expect to see the team focus on as the Baltimore Ravens come to town for joint practices. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell's press conferences and more are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hear initial takeaways from vikings.com's Chris Corso and Ben Leber shortly after all Vikings games from on the field or on the team bus. Hear all of the press conferences, locker room sound and postgame highlights produced by the Vikings Entertainment Network from U.S Bank Stadium or on the road right after the game.

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