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.

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.

How will absences of Micah Parsons, Josh Jacobs affect Vikings-Packers Week 1 matchup?

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.

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.

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 &amp; Hyde defense that turned things on in the clutch? The Vikings needed to catch some breaks and they capitalized.

Carson Wentz, Vikings defense cap furious comeback in win over Packers

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.

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.

Vikings-Packers preview: How can Harrison Smith and Brian Flores limit Jordan Love?

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.

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.

Ben Johnson's Bears offense put up 59 points Week 1. How might they fare vs. Vikings?

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.

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.

Minnesota Vikings 2026 season preview: Projected MVPs, impact rookies and more

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer recap the Vikings' 40-23 loss to the Falcons from U.S. Bank Stadium, where there are a lot of questions about where a 1-5 team goes from here heading into a bye week.

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer recap the Vikings' 40-23 loss to the Falcons from U.S. Bank Stadium, where there are a lot of questions about where a 1-5 team goes from here heading into a bye week.

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer recap the Vikings' 40-23 loss to the Falcons from U.S. Bank Stadium, where there are a lot of questions about where a 1-5 team goes from here heading into a bye week.&nbsp;

Podcast: Vikings in NFC's basement after listless loss to Falcons

Podcast: Can the Vikings regroup and get a win before their bye week?

Podcast: Did Zimmer make the right call with two minutes left?

Podcast: Shootout in Seattle? Vikings may face toughest Russell Wilson yet

Podcast: Vikings get season's first win in dramatic fashion

Podcast: Vikings plan to play Sunday in Houston after Titans outbreak

Podcast: Big plays lift and sink Vikings in one-point loss to Titans

Podcast: Fixing the Vikings offense and taking your questions

Podcast: The Vikings' 0-2 start hasn't shown many signs of life

Podcast: If Vikings can't rebound vs. Colts, is it time to panic?

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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