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Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss the playoff-type approach the Vikings are taking this week against the Bears. (5:00) A rematch against Chicago can give proof Vikings belong in playoff field. (10:00) Kirk Cousins doesn't need to be the reason they win, he just can't be the reason they lose. (20:00) Laquon Treadwell's Vikings tenure coming to an end? (31:00) Mark Craig joins to help answer your Twitter questions on Kevin Stefanski, Adam Thielen, Trae Waynes and more.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the two-game stretch ahead of a Vikings team that could be the NFC's No. 5 or No. 6 seed or eliminated from playoff contention altogether. (2:00) Run-first identity recaptured? (12:00) Wilf ownership gives early nod of approval to Spielman and Zimmer, whose contracts are up in 2019. (18:30) On a muddled NFC playoff picture and possibilities. (29:00) Your Twitter questions on good surprises of 2018, Anthony Barr's future and more.

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss the Vikings' Week 15 change at offensive coordinator. (2:00) What went wrong with John DeFilippo's 13-game tenure? (8:00) The real snags of Mike Zimmer's increased involvement on offense. (14:00) Kevin Stefanski gets his shot. (21:00) On Kirk Cousins' play. We end with a Sid Hartman story, the 2012 Ravens firing their OC and winning a Super Bowl and more.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss whether this Vikings team is capable of a push into and through the playoffs. It's time to recalibrate expectations. (4:00) Monday night in Seattle can determine if these Vikings are worthy of a playoff spot. (12:00) Scouting the Seahawks, an offense much like Mike Zimmer wants. (20:00) On coordinator John DeFilippo's head coaching prospects. (30:00) Your Twitter questions on Kirk Cousins, Everson Griffen and more.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss whether this Vikings team is capable of a push into and through the playoffs. It's time to recalibrate expectations. (4:00) Monday night in Seattle can determine if these Vikings are worthy of a playoff spot. (12:00) Scouting the Seahawks, an offense much like Mike Zimmer wants. (20:00) On coordinator John DeFilippo's head coaching prospects. (30:00) Your Twitter questions on Kirk Cousins, Everson Griffen and more.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss a couple key Vikings ties to the Patriots ahead of Sunday's game in New England. (2:00) Are Patriots using Cordarrelle Patterson better than Vikings? (10:00) On similarities between Mike Zimmer and Bill Belichick. (20:00) The Vikings need more Dalvin Cook in the passing game. (30:00) Your Twitter questions on underrated Vikings, Trae Waynes' future and more.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss a couple key Vikings ties to the Patriots ahead of Sunday's game in New England. (2:00) Are Patriots using Cordarrelle Patterson better than Vikings? (10:00) On similarities between Mike Zimmer and Bill Belichick. (20:00) The Vikings need more Dalvin Cook in the passing game. (30:00) Your Twitter questions on underrated Vikings, Trae Waynes' future and more.

The Access Vikings crew talks through a disappointing Vikings loss at Chicago and examines whether Mike Zimmer's desire to run the ball more is at odds with overall offensive success. The loss to Chicago set up a huge game Sunday against Green Bay that will bolster one team's playoff chances and damage the other's chances.

The Access Vikings crew talks through a disappointing Vikings loss at Chicago and examines whether Mike Zimmer's desire to run the ball more is at odds with overall offensive success. The loss to Chicago set up a huge game Sunday against Green Bay that will bolster one team's playoff chances and damage the other's chances.

In the latest edition of the Access Vikings podcast, Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Vikings-Bears wrestle for control of the NFC North on Sunday night, answer Twitter questions and more.