Carson Wentz out for the season; Vikings and Wolves are a mess on defense

Host Michael Rand starts with a Vikings roster move and then a question about the Vikings, Wild and Wolves: Are their ages at key positions driving their struggles so far this year? 14:00: Randy Johnson joins Rand for a Gophers football breakdown. It has been a roller-coaster for Minnesota. Plus a check-in on the struggling Gophers men's hockey team. 28:00: The Blue Jays keep defying the odds.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with four big games Monday, including a poor showing by the Wolves' defense and a playoff win for Minnesota United. Plus an epic World Series game. 9:00: Andrew Krammer joins Rand for a review of the Vikings' film. It won't matter who plays QB if the defense doesn't come around. 33:00: Vikings poetry gets deep on Carson Wentz, who is now out for the season.

Where do we start? The Vikings were embarrassed. The Gophers football team was worse. The Wild are in a funk. The Wolves are 2-1 but Anthony Edwards is hobbled. The Gophers men's hockey team can't win. Patrick Reusse and Michael Rand break it all down.

Host Michael Rand doesn't sugarcoat the state of the 3-4 Vikings after a blowout loss to the Chargers. He goes deep on all of their woes from top to bottom. At the end, Rand saves time for a few big other things in Minnesota sports.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves' season opener, a 118-114 victory over Portland. It wasn't pretty, but Anthony Edwards (41 points) played like a superstar while the Wolves' point guard rotation was put to the test with an interesting wrinkle. Plus the Wild ended a disappointing road trip. 11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand to talk about his recent Rocco Baldelli interview as well as the Twins' ongoing managerial search and a QB what-if for the Vikings. 32:00: Why tonight's game feels so big for the Vikings.

Host Michael Rand starts with Tuesday's news that Carson Wentz will start a fifth straight game for the Vikings on Thursday against the Chargers. It's not really what anyone wants, but it probably is the right thing. 11:00: Randy Johnson joins Rand for a Gophers football breakdown. They dismantled Nebraska. Can they do the same at Iowa? 28:00: Minnesota United has a big opportunity.

Star Tribune Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joins host Michael Rand to preview Minnesota's season. Which players are candidates for regression and progression? Where do the Wolves stack up in the loaded West? We'll answer those questions and more.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild's win at the New York Rangers on Monday, which helped them get closer to their identity than many previous games. Plus the World Series is set and the Twins have identified more managerial candidates. 9:00: Andrew Krammer joins Rand for a review of the Vikings' film from Sunday's loss to the Eagles. 30:00: Vikings poetry reveals how fans are getting antsy to see J.J. McCarthy again.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, with most of their focus on two very different football games. The Vikings lost 28-22 to the Eagles. They again lost the turnover battle (2-0) and again never led. There were a lot of issues, and now Minnesota has just three more days to prepare before playing the Chargers. Meanwhile, P.J. Fleck's Gophers were about as dominant as they have been during his tenure in dismantling Nebraska. The Gophers are 5-2 now and have legitimate aspirations for a good bowl game. Plus a look ahead to the Wolves season that starts Wednesday.