Access Vikings

Intro: Matt Vensel and Andrew Krammer are joined by Patrick Reusse to untangle the Vikings' coverage mess at Lambeau. (2:00) So, what happened? (18:40) Adam Thielen, 'one of the greatest stories in team history' (32:30) Where does 2016 rank among bizarre Vikings seasons? 2010? 1972? (39:00) Looking ahead to Sunday's season finale vs. the Bears. (44:20) Twitter questions on the 2017 offseason

Intro: Jon Krawczynski of the Associated Press joins us to recap the Vikings' colossal letdown against the Colts. 5:00: Was Linval Joseph's gaffe an example of trying to do too much? 20:45: Krawczynski on the Gophers football scandal, Vikings' off-field troubles. 36:00: Nonsense with Terence Newman, talking his love for golf. 40:30: Previewing the Vikings' task in Green Bay on Saturday. 50:55: Twitter mailbag looking ahead to the 2017 offseason.

Breaking down the upcoming Vikings-Colts game with playoff implications for both teams. 00:25: Andrew Luck is on pace for a career-worst sack total and the Vikings' rushers are surging. 9:45: Sam Bradford dealing with a right shoulder injury. What to make of Adrian Peterson's return to practice? 24:30: DT Tom Johnson talks the start of his career in Indy as an undrafted free agent and the time they sent him to the now-defunct NFL Europe. 28:00: Andrew and Matt pick their 'X factors' for Sunday's game vs. the Colts.

Breaking down the Jacksonville victory and digesting the news on Sharrif Floyd and Adrian Peterson. 23:00: Stefon Diggs breaks down the crazy season-to-date. 35:00: Are the Lions Super Bowl contenders? 40:00: Diggs rejoins, opines on Old Bay seasoning. 45:00: Will the Vikings beat the sliding Colts?

Can the Vikings take advantage of the NFL's interception leader in Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles? What will they do without safety Harrison Smith? Why could center Joe Berger (or Nick Easton) play a critical role on Sunday in Jacksonville? And Matt Vensel has sensitive eyes.

Intro: Recapping the Dallas game, another crunch-time loss. 13:00: Chip Scoggins joins to talk about Mike Zimmer's eye problems. 19:00: The playoff picture is looking dire. 30:00: Will Adrian Peterson be healthy this year, and will it be too late? 42:00: The Jaguars are bad.

- Can the Vikings get their act together in time to make the playoffs? We look around the NFC and assess their chances. - Will they start the turnaround against Dallas, the NFC's top team? We delve into that difficult matchup for the Vikings defense. - Also, special guest Mark Craig joins to discuss the Vikings season, playoff hopes and his book: "100 Things Vikings Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die."

In this Access Vikings game plan podcast, reporters Matt Vensel and Andrew Krammer and columnist Chip Scoggins recap the wild and imperfect win over Arizona and what to make of the defensive effort. They talk about Xavier Rhodes, who was Sunday's hero, but is still seeking consistency, and ask whether Cordarrelle Patterson has now earned another contract in Minnesota? They also look ahead to the Vikings-Lions, who faced off just three weeks ago.

In this Access Vikings game plan podcast, reporters Matt Vensel and Andrew Krammer also discuss the Vikings' toughest running back test yet in David Johnson, what to expect from the Stefon Diggs-Patrick Peterson matchup, and whether Arizona's so-so protection will allow the Vikings' pass rush to find a groove again?

Intro: Breaking down the Blair Walsh news; 8:00: Oh, other things were also terrible against the Redskins. 22:00: Kevin Seifert compares 2016 to the 2003 Vikings season. 38:00: Will this team ever win -- or love -- again? 44:00: Kentrell Brothers does NOT like to be tickled.