What a disaster. Minnesota Vikings 24, Cincinnati Bengals 27. Vikings flagged 17 times, 12 of which were accepted for 116 yards. Kirk Cousins had a solid day, but Dalvin Cook was stymied alongside a catastrophic offensive line day. Defensively, the Vikings had some bright spots, but the day was defined by Bashaud Breeland being personally or partially responsible for every touchdown the Bengals scored. It was a grim day for a franchise teetering on the edge of a plunge into total darkness. Let's break down where we stand.

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On today's show we're diving deep into the Cincinnati Bengals. How do you attack Joe Burrow's weaknesses? What about the matchups in the trenches? How will they use Vonn Bell and Jessie Bates? Plus, your BOLDEST predictions!

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Tally ho! The Vikings have locked in their franchise right tackle Brian O'Neill. We'll talk about the contract and what it means moving forward. We also have an injury report! We'll go over the important parts of that, and most of the show will be dedicated to Crossover Thursday with Locked On Bengals. Come hang!

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Vikings injury report: https://www.vikings.com/news/injury-report-week-1-bengals

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On today's show, I want to talk about Mike Zimmer and adaptation. Football will never be a solved game, and things will constantly have to change. Change with the times. Mike Zimmer is an old coach, but is he really set in his ways?

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On today's episode, we're talking about everything that's on your minds as we head into Minnesota Vikings @ Cincinnati Bengals. Lots of MINvCIN questions, stat predictions for KJ Osborn, and more!

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The Minnesota Vikings have relied on their run game for some time now. Is it high time they got with the times?

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On today's show, we're answering your questions! We'll also cover today's weird punter news. Stick around to the end for a special announcement!

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On today's show, we'll keep you updated on all things going on with the wild, wacky Vikings roster. They picked up another tight end, cut the punter (but will re-sign him), and re-signed Everson Griffen and Andrew DePaola. Among that, the practice squad is mostly set. Then, we'll talk with James Pogatshnik of Norse Code about Vikings fandom and what it's like to cover the team for the last eight years. Come hang!

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Yesterday was cutdown day, so let's go over where the Vikings stand. Jake Browning and Everson Griffen out? Jalyn Holmes in? What is going on?! Plus, the Chris Herndon trade tells us... nothing? But it sure was a move. There's a lot to unpack, come have a seat.

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Over the weekend, some news broke. Let's talk about Harrison Smith's contract details, as he signed a monster 4-year, $64 million deal to all but guarantee that he retires a Viking. Irv Smith Jr. got some less good news, where a meniscus injury will require surgery. We don't know the extent of his injury yet, but the Vikings will already start thinking about how to adapt to life without their breakout tight end. Finally, we'll talk about impending roster cuts: Cohl Cabral, Ito Smith and Zeandae Johnson have already been cut. Who's next? Dakota Dozier? Chad Beebe? Jake Browning? We'll go over the biggest questions.

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Harrison Smith details: https://overthecap.com/player/harrison-smith/1779/

Irv Smith latest: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32114551/minnesota-vikings-te-irv-smith-jr-knee-surgery-week

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