Vikings Postgame Report

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I. The Minnesota Vikings dropped their Week 8 matchup to the Los Angeles Chargers, 37-10, at SoFi Stadium on Thursday. The Vikings lone touchdown of the game came on a 4-yard pass to Receiver Jordan Addison in the 3rd quarter. Quarterback Carson Wentz finished the game 15-of-27 passing for 144 yards, a touchdown and one interception. Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson led the team with 7 receptions for 74 yards. Running Back Zavier Scott led the ground game with 2 carries for 15 yards. Defensively, Linebacker Jonathan Greenard and Defensive Tackle Jonathan Allen each had a sack, while Safety Josh Metellus had the Vikings lone interception in the game. Kicker Will Reichard finished the game 1-of-2 on field goals and 1-of-1 on extra points. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including: the need for the Vikings to learn and move on, young players getting some playing opportunities in the coming weeks, and the challenge posed by the upcoming season schedule. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Carson Wentz press conferences are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report - presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I.

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Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I. The Minnesota Vikings dropped their Week 7 matchup to the Philadelphia Eagles, 28-22, at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. The Vikings lone touchdown of the game came on an outstretched 1-yard run by Jordan Mason in the 3rd quarter. Vikings Kicker Will Reichard was perfect on the day converting one extra point and five field goals, with a long conversion of 59 yards. Quarterback Carson Wentz finished the game 26-of-42 passing for 313 yards and 2 interceptions. Wide Receiver Jordan Addison led the receiving corps with 9 receptions for 128 yards. Running back Jordan Mason led the ground game with 15 carries for 57 yards.  Defensively, Linebacker Eric Wilson had 1.5 sacks, while Edge Rusher Dallas Turner, Defensive Lineman Jonathan Allen, and Safety Josh Metellus all had a half sack in the game. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including: the Eagles effectively potent pass game, the Vikings struggles in the red zone, and the need to switch their focus to the Chargers game on a short week.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Carson Wentz press conferences are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report - presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I.

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Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Cleveland Browns 21-17 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday. The Vikings staged a late 4th quarter comeback to take the lead on a 12-yard touchdown pass from Quarterback Carson Wentz to Wide Receiver Jordan Addison with 0:25 left on the clock. The Vikings improved to 3-2 on the season and 5-0 all-time when playing in London. Quarterback Carson Wentz finished the game 25-of-34 passing for 236 yards, threw a TD, and added 13 yards on the ground. Running Back Jordan Mason also added 52 yards and a touchdown on the ground to lead the team. Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson repeated his big overseas output with a 7 catch, 123-yard performance against the tough Browns defense. Tight End Josh Oliver also added a touchdown reception in the 1st quarter to open the Vikings scoring on a 32-yard pass from Running Back Cam Akers. Defensively, Linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. and Defensive End Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins both notched sacks in the game on Browns rookie Quarterback Dillon Gabriel, while Linebacker Eric Wilson led the team with 9 tackles in the game. Kicker Will Reichard added 3 extra points for Minnesota in the game. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the game, including: the Vikings squad battling through injury adversity to earn the victory, Carson Wentz stepping up once again to lead this team, the need to clean up the easy mistakes, and the importance of grabbing a huge victory going into the Bye Week. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Carson Wentz press conferences are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report - presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I.

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Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I. The Minnesota Vikings late-game heroics were not enough as they fell short to the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-21 at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland. The Steelers defense held the Vikings offense in check with 6 sacks and 2 interceptions. Minnesota gave a valiant effort late, as they scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns, but Pittsburgh was able to hold on for the win. Vikings Quarterback Carson Wentz threw for 350 yards on 30 of 46 passing. Running back Jordan Mason rushed for 57 yards on 16 carries. Wide Receivers Justin Jefferson (126 yards) and Jordan Addison (114 yards) both eclipsed the 100 yard mark. Kicker Will Reichard remained perfect this season as he converted field goals from 41 and 28 yards in the game. The Vikings defense was led by Safety Josh Metellus and Linebacker Eric Wilson who each had 9 tackles. Defensive Tackle Jalen Redmond was the only Vikings player to record a sack in the game with two. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the game, including: the impact of the injuries to the offensive line, giving up the big play to DK Metcalf, and the way the Vikings were able to hang in there and make it a game in the fourth quarter. Plus, press conferences from Head Coach Kevin O’Connell and Quarterback Carson Wentz all are in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report - presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I.

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Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I. The Minnesota Vikings beat the Cincinnati Bengals 48-10 at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Vikings had a host of "firsts" in the game. Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers is the first player in NFL history to record an INT for a touchdown, a fumble recovery for a touchdown, and 2 forced fumbles in a game. Kicker Will Reichard kicked a franchise record 62-yard field goal right before the end of the first half. Running back Jordan Mason scored his first 2 rushing touchdowns on the season. Quarterback Carson Wentz threw his first touchdowns in a regular season game as a Viking. Carson becomes the first quarterback in NFL history to start a game for 6 different teams in 6 consecutive seasons. Statistical highlights in the game, include: Wentz finished the day 14-of-20 passing for 173 yards, 2 passing touchdowns, and 4 yards rushing. Running Back Jordan Mason added 116 yards on the ground and 2 rushing touchdowns. Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson led the team with 5 receptions for 75 yards, while Tight Ends T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver both scored through the air. Kicker Will Reichard was perfect again on the day, finishing with 2 FG's and 6 extra points converted. Defensively, the Vikings forced 5 turnovers in the game, including 2 INT's and 3 fumble recoveries. Defensively, Linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. led the team with 12 tackles in the game. Linebackers Chaz Chambliss and Austin Keys both recorded a sack on the day, while Outside Linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel recorded 2. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the game, including: the dominance of the Defense today, Wentz executing the game plan "like a point guard," Jordan Mason breaking out in the running game, and the amount of reoccurring "2's" throughout the game. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O’Connell and Quarterback Carson Wentz press conferences are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report - presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I.

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Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I. The Minnesota Vikings fell 22-6 to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Falcons defense made it difficult for the Vikings offense throughout the game. Vikings Quarterback J.J. McCarthy threw for 158 yards and ran for another 25 yards on the ground but also had 2 interceptions. Running back Jordan Mason led the team with 30 yards rushing and Justin Jefferson had 3 receptions for 81 yards. Jefferson hit a milestone in the game, notching his 500th career reception in the 2nd Quarter. Will Reichard scored the only points for the Vikings, converting kicks from 33 and 51 yards, respectively. The Vikings defense continued to get pressure for the 3rd straight game as Linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. led the team with 9 tackles and Safety Theo Jackson had a fumble recovery on a nice punch out from Linebacker Eric Wilson. Linebacker Jonathan Greenard, Edge Rusher Dallas Turner, and Defensive Tackle Jalen Redmond all recorded sacks in the game. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the game, including: the impact of injuries on the game, the need for the Vikings to continue to find their identity, and the pending matchup against the Bengals next Sunday afternoon. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O’Connell and Quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s press conferences all are in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report - presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I.

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Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I. The Minnesota Vikings erased a 17-6 deficit and scored 21 points in the 4th quarter to take a 10-point lead with 2 minutes to go. Chicago punched in a touchdown with 2:02 remaining but couldn’t muster another score before the clock ran out. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy kicked it in during the 4th quarter, capping off the Vikings scoring with a 14-yard touchdown run to go up 9 and Kicker Will Reichard added the PAT. McCarthy finished the game going 13-of-20 for 143 yards passing, 2 touchdowns in the air, 25-yards rushing, and a rushing TD. RB Jordan Mason led the team on the ground with 15 carries for 68 yards. RB Aaron Jones Sr. and WR Justin Jefferson tied for the receiving lead on the team with 44 yards in the air and a touchdown each. Defensively, Safety Jay Ward recovered a fumble, DT Javon Hargrave recorded 2 sacks, Safety Josh Metellus led the team with 6 tackles, and LB Eric Wilson blocked a punt. Kicker Will Reichard finished with a perfect game, kicking a successful PAT and 2 field goals, including a 59-yard boot right before the end of the first half. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the game, including: J.J. McCarthy’s play in the 4th Quarter, Myles Price huge night in the return game, the tenacity of the Vikings Defense, and the importance of the run game all night long. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O’Connell and Quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s postgame press conferences are all right here in the Week 1 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report - Presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I.

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Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings dropped their final preseason game in 2025 to the Titans 23-13 down in Nashville. Both Max Brosmer and Brett Rypien played quarterback in the game, with Brosmer leading the team in passing yards, going 15-of-23 for 161 yards and the lone passing touchdown of the game to Tight End Bryson Nesbit. Wide Receiver Dontae Fleming led the team with 2 receptions for 53 yards. Running back Xazavian Valladay led the team on the ground with 8 carries for 39 yards. Kicker Will Reichard went 2-for-4 on field goals with his longest kick converting from 58 yards and he also converted his lone extra point attempt in the game. Defensively, Austin Keys, Jonathan Harris, and Levi Drake Rodriguez all notched a sack in the game, while linebacker Chaz Chambliss led the team with 9 tackles on the night. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the game, including: the preseason play of rookie quarterback Max Brosmer, the discussion surrounding the depth at the wide receiver position, the pending roster decisions in the next 2 weeks and the team shifting their sights to the start of the regular season on Monday Night Football in Chicago. Plus, Kevin O'Connell's postgame press conference and more are all included in this week's edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.

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Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings dropped their wild card weekend matchup against the Los Angeles Rams 27-9 down in Glendale, AZ. The Rams jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the 1st quarter and the Vikings were chasing the scoreboard all night. Sam Darnold was under duress throughout the game, taking 9 sacks in the contest. He ended with 245 passing yards, 1 passing touchdown, and threw an interception. The Vikings finished with 106 rushing yards, led by Aaron Jones with 48 yards of his own. T.J. Hockenson led the receiving group with 5 receptions for 64 yards and a receiving touchdown late in the 3rd quarter. Kicker Will Reichard converted his lone field goal attempt in the second quarter from 34 yards out. Defensively, Blake Cashman and Andrew Van Ginkel notched the two Vikings sacks on the night. Cashman also led the team with 11 total tackles. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the season finale, including: the need for the coaches to breakdown what happened in the final losses, the roster questions surrounding the team in the offseason, and even though it was a hard way to finish the season the Vikings exceeded expectations. Plus, Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold spoke in the postgame press conferences about the victory. All of this and more is in tonight's edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. Thanks for listening all season long!

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