Vikings’ Biggest Takeaways From IMPROBABLE Win Over Packers

Two Old Bloggers: Vikings 2-0 but Offense Struggles Ahead of Buccaneers Preview — Dave Stefano and fill-in cohost Drew Bunting discuss the Vikings’ 2-0 start, arguing it’s been driven by Brian Flores’ defense while Kevin O’Connell’s offense has fallen to 31st in passing yards since 2025, frequently under 200 yards with negative EPA. They preview the road game at 0-2 Tampa Bay, noting Kyler Murray is starting after concussion protocol and Aaron Jones is a full go. They review defensive snap count trends for younger linemen Caleb Banks and Levi Drake Rodriguez, praise the defensive line’s early production, and mention roster usage notes like James Pierre’s snaps and Myles Price playing over Tai Felton. In the matchup breakdown they cite Tampa injuries (Rueben Bain and Josiah Trotter out), Tampa’s turnovers, and Baker Mayfield’s volatility, while challenging O’Connell to score at least 17 first-half points; both predict a Vikings win. Timestamps: 00:00 Vikings 2-0 Panic 01:30 Drew Fills In 03:46 KOC Offense Woes 07:34 Kyler Murray Debate 15:06 Vikings Land Snap Counts 16:20 Rookies Rising Up 19:53 Weather and Uniform Talk 33:40 PFF and D-Line Praise 42:32 QB Injuries and Trade Buzz 48:08 Bucs Preview Begins 51:25 Vikings History In Tampa 52:37 Brother Versus Brother 53:42 Weather And Discipline Edge 55:13 Bucs Injuries And Slumping Stars 58:24 Desperation Trap Game 01:03:26 Challenge Score Early 01:10:58 Keys Turnovers And Baker 01:15:31 Front Seven Versus O Line 01:19:48 Stop Bucky Irving Run 01:22:00 Murray Rust Feed JJ 01:24:34 Matchups Red Zone Kicking 01:29:52 Prediction Horn And Picks 01:33:07 Five Questions Contest 01:37:45 Wrap Up And Sign Off Like, subscribe, and rate Two Old Bloggers wherever you listen. SKOL. Fan With Us! We have your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst the Two Old Bloggers, guest Drew Bunting in for Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave @Luft_Krigare. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL on the Bleav Network @BleavNetwork. _______________________________________________________ ️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ️ Our X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/MbIlc57-6vo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Real Forno Show: Vikings-Buccaneers Preview, Kyler Murray’s Unknown Fit, and Why T.J. Hockenson Is the Key — Tyler Forness and Producer Dave preview the Vikings’ Sunday matchup with the Buccaneers, focusing on the intrigue of Kyler Murray’s return and how little opponents can know about Kevin O’Connell’s offense after only limited snaps, which could create an element of surprise. They discuss the Vikings being 2-0 with some high-variance plays that can’t be relied on, but also highlight the defense’s strong, repeatable success driven by Brian Flores’ pressure schemes that exploit protection rules while still playing mostly zone from base looks. Against Todd Bowles’ single-high, man-heavy tendencies, they expect opportunities for Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, but identify T.J. Hockenson as the key player due to Tampa’s linebacker issues and coverage matchups. They also raise concerns about RB depth behind an injury-prone Aaron Jones and evaluate offensive line trends and run/pass balance. Timestamps: 00:00 Flores vs Mayfield Tease 00:25 Show Intro and Setup 00:48 Kyler Murray Returns 03:26 Finding Offensive Identity 04:55 Surprise Factor and Personnel 06:06 Wentz Recap and Luck 11:54 Bowles Coverage Tendencies 13:08 Attack Single High Deep 18:58 Hockenson Key Matchup 25:39 Will Kyler Get Benched 29:04 QB Outlook and Show Notes 31:18 Run Game Line Check 34:27 Run Rate And RB Depth 39:09 Trade Talk And RB Value 41:15 Screens As Run Plays 43:34 Defense Sustainability Metrics 48:05 Flores Pressure Blueprint 50:09 Dallas Turner Role 54:25 Rookies And D Line Growth 56:31 Wrap Up And Schedule _______________________ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/Egyz_9I3z8g Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL and @BleavNetwork production, the @RealFornoShow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFC North Round Table Week 2: Vikings Win in Chicago, Lions Struggle in Buffalo, Packers OT Escape — Host June and guests Dave Stefano (Vikings 1st & SKOL), Pay (Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan), and B. Foster (Bleachers to Speakers) recap Week 2 in the NFC North and plug their channels. They discuss Green Bay’s 20–17 overtime win over the Jets after trailing 17–0, plus injuries to tackle Zach Tom (patella tendon, out for season) and Jayden Reed (neck). They break down Minnesota’s defensive win over Chicago in poor Soldier Field conditions, highlighting Brian Flores’ heavy blitz rate, Bears’ penalties and red-zone failures, and quarterback Caleb Williams’ hamstring injury that looked worse than it was. They review Detroit’s 41–31 Thursday loss at Buffalo, citing early three-and-outs, third-down failures, penalties, defensive struggles, and Avonte Maddox going out for the season, then preview Vikings–Buccaneers, Bears–Eagles (Caleb likely out; Bagent concussed), Lions–Jets, and Packers–Falcons. Timestamps: 00:00 NFC North Chaos Recap 00:48 Show Intro and Subscriptions 01:57 Meet the Roundtable 03:48 Packers Jets Overtime Talk 06:44 Packers Injuries and Reality Check 07:46 Vikings Bears Slugfest Setup 09:17 Flores Defense Breaks Chicago 12:43 Caleb Injury and Soldier Field Mess 16:19 Bears Mistakes Penalties and Refs 19:01 Break and Lions Bills Debacle 21:06 Detroit Defense Falls Apart 28:38 Goff Offense and Early Three and Outs 31:10 Week Three Matchups Tampa Next 33:50 Soldier Field Blame Game 34:37 Caleb Williams Hamstring Outlook 37:32 Lions vs Jets Breakdown 42:01 Packers vs Falcons Prime Time 42:49 Falcons Crisis Explained 47:46 NFC Division Power Talk 49:01 Cowboys Eagles Division Debate 53:11 Injury Roundup Updates 57:21 Where to Find Everyone 01:00:23 Final Wrap and Sign Off FAN WITH US!!! Follow us on Twitter ️ for more updates… Pay @TheRealPayday, host of Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan Channel, June @asgjune & M Foster @Mbrfosterchild, hosts of the Bleachers To Speakers [Lions] podcast, and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare, from @Vikings1stSKOL and @BleavNetwork. This has been a joint podcast production. ️ Subscribe to us here! - Vikings 1st & SKOL, https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ️ and here - Bleachers to Speakers, https://www.youtube.com/@BleachersToSpeakers-yq8tm ️ and here - Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan, https://www.youtube.com/@FrustratedChicago ️ V1&S on X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ️ V1&S Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ️ Catch it here: https://youtu.be/G7Ru3WJpB1Q Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have the Vikings Built a Super Bowl Foundation? Ugly Wins, Run-Game Questions, and a Dominant Defense — Tyler Forness and producer Dave discuss the Vikings’ “ugly” win and argue the first two games show a budding Super Bowl foundation built on learning how to win with defense, a heavier run emphasis, and timely luck. They highlight key moments against the Bears, including Chicago going 0-for-3 in the red zone, special teams impact from Isaiah Rodgers, and a Brian Flores-designed final sack aided by Caleb Williams being out. They debate offensive uncertainty due to injuries and Kyler Murray’s concussion, praising Carson Wentz’s steadiness but noting his inconsistency. The run game is described as heavy by percentage yet threatened by injuries to Aaron Jones and others, possibly requiring quick-game screens as run substitutes or a familiar veteran addition. They praise improved pass protection, tight ends, Dallas Turner’s schemed pressure/contain role, and an emerging defensive line depth led by Jalen Redmond and Levi Drake Rodriguez, previewing Tampa Bay next. Timestamps: 00:00 Super Bowl Foundation 00:41 Winning Ugly Matters 02:42 Luck and Small Details 03:54 Defense Clamps Down 05:38 Confidence Building Wins 07:22 Offense Still Unknown 10:25 Run Game Debate 12:52 Backfield Injury Worries 15:56 Screens as Run Replacements 18:35 Free Agent RB Options 19:50 Will KOC Stay Balanced 22:54 Carson Wentz Reality Check 25:35 Third and Short Philosophy 27:32 Process vs Results Deep Dive 30:06 Draft Picks Happen 30:45 McCarthy Fit Debate 32:47 Injury Discourse Rant 34:09 O-Line And TEs Props 34:56 Dallas Turner Tape 39:12 Game Sealing Blitz 42:11 Turner Growth Outlook 43:49 Defensive Line Breakout 50:34 Repeatable Defense Formula 52:03 Season Preview And Wrap _______________________ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/qAYaflZXakQ Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL and @BleavNetwork production, the @RealFornoShow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vikings Beat Bears 9-3 in Rainy Defensive Battle | Live 2-Minute Warning Reactio — Dave hosts a Vikings First & SKOL live two-minute-warning watchalong as Minnesota leads Chicago in a rain-soaked, low-scoring game that ends 9-3 after a late Vikings field goal and a final defensive stand. The broadcast covers momentum swings, injuries (including Bears QB Caleb Williams carted off and later reported as a right hamstring), and a near-interception by Isaiah Rodgers ruled incomplete. The Vikings defense, led by Brian Flores, is praised as a “masterclass,” with discussion of heavy pressure, strong contain, and standout play from Dallas Turner, plus notes on players like Aaron Jones (105 yards) and criticism of Carson Wentz’s erratic quarterbacking. The crew celebrates the Vikings’ 2-0 start, plus-two turnover margin, and seventh straight win in Chicago, and looks ahead to a road game at Tampa Bay. Timestamps: 00:00 Live Two Minute Warning 00:59 Injury And Low Score 02:09 Wentz Debate And Clock 03:30 Boink Field Goal 05:00 Bears Final Drive 08:19 Interception Review Drama 10:43 One Second Controversy 12:51 Postgame Celebration 16:58 Defense Masterclass Talk 20:14 Wentz Struggles Breakdown 21:34 Jonas Joins From Germany 27:54 Turner Pressures And PFF 30:51 Offense Grades And O Line 35:01 Next Week Tampa Bay 35:28 Stats Despite Being Outgained 36:47 Turnovers And Bad Calls 38:47 Tyler Joins The Panel 39:19 Wentz And Offense Review 40:40 Turner And Flores Defense 45:42 Rapid Fire Predictions Recap 55:11 Caleb Williams Injury Talk 57:15 Looking Ahead To Bucs 58:11 Final Thoughts And Sign Off Fan with us!!! Jonas Stärk @JonasStaerk, Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare all of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL bringing fans everything they crave. Partnered with the Bleav Network @BleavNetwork. ______________________________ ️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ️ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 ️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/YDS-_XvErhw Our music… Track: “Addict”, NEFFEX (All rights go to The National Football League, the Minnesota Vikings, and all their broadcasters. I do not own any of the music and the footage used in this video. No copyright infringement intended. We do not gain any profit from our videos, and they are for entertainment and educational purposes only) "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Flores Trusts Rookies? Mason to IR & a Rainy Week 2 at Soldier Field — Flores played three rookies vs Green Bay — then Mason hit IR and Minnesota heads to a wet Soldier Field without Murray. Darren Campbell, Dave Stefano, and Drew Bunting break it down on Two Old Bloggers, a Vikings 1st & SKOL / Bleav Network show. - Flores still leans veterans, but Domonique “Big Citrus” Orange (22 snaps), Caleb Banks (16), and UDFA safety Jacob Thomas (10) all played. Golday, Demmings, and Jakobe Thomas did not. - Orange has the clearest role as a space-eating nose. Banks is still catching up. Depth plus Harrison Smith’s return limits Jacob Thomas. - Jordan Mason: fractured thumb, short-term IR, out four games. Aaron Jones and DeeJay Dallas inherit the load; Demond Claiborne remains a question. - Kyler Murray in concussion protocol. Carson Wentz starts in Chicago. - Dallas Turner: sack, NFL-high pressures, 89.5 PFF — more evidence the 2024 first-rounder is arriving. - Josh Metellus: 29.6 PFF vs Green Bay and a 55.4 grade last year as his role has become more “traditional safety.” - Drew’s Week 2 preview: Bears -4.5 / ~48.5, rain and wind at Soldier Field, six-game Vikings winning streak there, turnovers as the No. 1 key, Chicago’s 59-point / 291-rush opener, Flores vs Ben Johnson, and why Minnesota has to run it and hunt the Bears’ secondary. Timestamps: 00:00 Cold Open Sarcasm 02:38 Flores Trust Issues 04:27 Rookie Snap Counts 07:02 Big Citrus Role 08:46 Banks and Depth Chart 10:42 Youth Movement Outlook 16:06 Theme Two Vikings News 16:38 Mason Thumb Injury 22:15 Turner Breakout Buzz 28:28 Metellus PFF Concerns 33:57 Kyler Murray Concussion 40:49 Theme Three Drew Joins 43:02 Schlepping Rant Begins 44:10 Chat Roll Call and Banter 46:56 Inside the Numbers Vikings Bears History 48:42 Soldier Field Weather Watch 53:58 Injuries and Offensive Plan 57:38 NFC North Stranglehold Talk 01:00:15 Turnovers as the Top Key 01:02:55 Stopping the Bears Score-gasm 01:06:43 Run Game Time Control Blueprint 01:09:20 Trench Battle vs Bears O Line 01:11:29 Aggressive or Passive Game Plan 01:12:25 Attack Bears Secondary 01:13:21 Avoid Conservative Offense 01:13:55 Bears Personnel Losses 01:15:10 Win First Down 01:16:17 Turner vs Williams 01:17:18 Picking Bears To Win 01:22:07 Flores Blitz Chess 01:28:46 Need Offensive Wrinkles 01:32:37 Contest Predictions 01:38:20 Weather And Final Thoughts 01:39:06 Wrap Up And Sign Off Can the Vikings win without Mason and Murray, or does Chicago take the early NFC North lead? Like, subscribe, and rate Two Old Bloggers wherever you listen. SKOL. Fan With Us! We have your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst the Two Old Bloggers, guest Drew Bunting in for Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave @Luft_Krigare. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL on the Bleav Network @BleavNetwork. _______________________________________________________ ️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ️ Our X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/lrdvbKjF3JY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Murray or Wentz? Can Flores cage Caleb at Soldier Field? Week 2 keys inside. — Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano preview Vikings at Bears on The Real Forno Show, a Vikings 1st & SKOL production partnered with Bleav. Minnesota can go 2-0 in the NFC North on Sunday at noon CT. They break down Kyler Murray’s concussion and NFL protocol, the start-him-or-sit-him debate, Carson Wentz as the backup plan, Brian Flores vs Caleb Williams (blitz rates at Soldier Field, contain, Bears O-line), life without Jordan Mason, Aaron Jones and DeeJay Dallas, and why Jordan Addison could feast on Chicago’s secondary. SKOL. Timestamps: 00:00 Vikings vs Bears preview: 2-0 in the North 01:12 Kyler Murray concussion update 05:36 NFL concussion protocol explained 07:04 Should Minnesota play Murray if he’s cleared? 14:26 Caleb Williams: artist vs mathematician 16:59 Flores’ plan: no explosives, collapse the pocket 20:57 Blitz rates at Soldier Field vs U.S. Bank 24:00 Bears O-line pressure points (Wright, Jones, Thuney) 25:17 Containing Williams the runner and the escape artist 28:02 Vikings run defense after Week 1 31:36 Why O’Connell stuck with the run vs Green Bay 33:52 Life without Jordan Mason: Jones and DeeJay Dallas 38:37 O’Connell vs Dennis Allen’s defense 42:06 QB-specific game plan and Allen’s Cover-2 45:35 Jordan Addison target spotlight 48:42 Schedule outlook, Two Old Bloggers, and wrap Like, subscribe, and ring the bell. Review us on Apple Podcasts. Join the Vikings 1st & SKOL Discord from the show notes. Watch Two Old Bloggers Saturday and Two Minute Warning right after the game. If Murray is cleared Friday, do you start him at Soldier Field or roll Wentz one week? _______________________ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/c3P5BAyzlTQ Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL and @BleavNetwork production, the @RealFornoShow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFC North Round Table Week 1 Recap and Week 2 Preview: Lions Survive OT, Bears Explode, Vikings Rally Past Packers — Dave hosts an NFC North Round Table recapping Week 1 and previewing Week 2. Detroit beat the Saints in overtime after leading 21–0, with Jahmyr Gibbs nearly 200 total yards, Amon-Ra St. Brown two TDs, Jameson Williams three drops and a fumble, and concerns about giving up 400 passing yards despite sacks and takeaways. Chicago beat Carolina 59–37 behind D’Andre Swift (124 yards, three TDs) and Caleb Williams’ 72.4% completion, strong blitz numbers, and 65 rushing yards, while noting the Bears defense struggled, including high yards allowed in coverage and a 30% missed-tackle rate. Minnesota rallied to beat Green Bay 39–22 after Kyler Murray left on a fencing-response concussion, with Carson Wentz feeding Justin Jefferson and Brian Flores’ heavy blitzing; Jordan Love took four sacks. Injuries include Jordan Mason’s broken thumb (IR) and Murray estimated at 35% to play as the Vikings visit the Bears, while Detroit hosts Buffalo and Green Bay faces the Jets amid criticism of Matt LaFleur. Timestamps: 00:00 NFC North Weather Report 01:44 Roundtable Roll Call 03:48 Lions Survive Saints 07:13 Drops and Red Flags 12:54 Bears Breakout Offense 15:17 Caleb Williams Hype Train 20:33 Vikings Comeback Chaos 27:51 Packers Fallout and Drama 31:46 Week Two Lions vs Bills 33:35 Campbell Needs More 35:19 Defense Bright Spots 36:20 Olave Fantasy Debate 36:50 Packers Jets Preview 39:04 LaFleur Hot Seat 40:32 Vikings Bears Stakes 41:07 Kyler Concussion Update 45:08 Mason Injury Fallout 47:08 Flores Blitz Blueprint 51:11 Ben Johnson Counters 57:45 Bears Defense Worries 01:04:43 Wrap Up And Plugs FAN WITH US!!! Follow us on Twitter ️ for more updates… Pay @TheRealPayday, host of Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan Channel, June @asgjune & M Foster @Mbrfosterchild, hosts of the Bleachers To Speakers [Lions] podcast, and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare, from @Vikings1stSKOL and @BleavNetwork. This has been a joint podcast production. ️ Subscribe to us here! - Vikings 1st & SKOL, https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ️ and here - Bleachers to Speakers, https://www.youtube.com/@BleachersToSpeakers-yq8tm ️ and here - Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan, https://www.youtube.com/@FrustratedChicago ️ V1&S on X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ️ V1&S Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ️ Catch it here: https://youtu.be/DGaY7_Xfw4A Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vikings’ Improbable Win Over Packers: Kyler Murray Concussion, Wentz Steps In, Flores’ Blitzing Dominates — Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano recap Minnesota’s improbable Week 1 win over Green Bay. Murray lasted 11 snaps before a concussion. They walk through the protocol, whether he can play Sunday in Chicago, and what the offense looks like if Carson Wentz starts. Film notes cover Murray’s early INT (Will Fries’ missed block), O’Connell’s explosive-play bet, Flores wearing down Jordan Love, officiating on the go-ahead drive, Dallas Turner and Blake Cashman’s pressures, Fries and Theo Jackson concerns, two-minute defense, and a Soldier Field preview. The Real Forno Show — Vikings 1st & SKOL, partnered with the Bleav Network. Timestamps: 0:00 — Vikings shock Packers 1:18 — Kyler Murray concussion update 4:38 — Early offense film notes 8:27 — Wentz likely starter 9:39 — Was the hit dirty? 12:24 — Breaking down the pick 17:28 — Explosives fuel Flores’ defense 20:27 — Pressers and protocol timeline 22:21 — Officiating controversies 27:16 — Flores’ blitz buries Love 29:20 — Blitzing Love debate 31:01 — Flores prizefighter theory 32:34 — Carson Wentz highs and lows 36:32 — McCarthy questions fade 41:02 — Will Fries concern 46:20 — Safety play under fire 51:02 — Two-minute defense worry 52:50 — Superlatives and standouts 56:53 — Bears preview and wrap _______________________ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/i1jwna3sLYw Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL and @BleavNetwork production, the @RealFornoShow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vikings Rally to Beat Packers 39-22 — Dave Stefano goes live at the two-minute warning as Minnesota closes out a 39–22 win over Green Bay to start 1–0 and stretch the Packers’ skid to six games. Jonas Stärk and Darren Campbell join for the postgame. The first three quarters were ugly. Kyler Murray’s debut ended after two hits to the head. Carson Wentz came in and threw three touchdowns, including two to Justin Jefferson. Brian Flores never took his foot off the blitz, and the defense finally broke through in the fourth. Dallas Turner wrecked the pocket. Domonique “Big Citrus” Orange helped stuff a fourth-and-one. James Pierre picked off Jordan Love. Myles Price flipped field position on kickoffs. Also covered: uneven offensive line play, a run game that still wasn’t efficient enough, officiating both ways, Wentz as a stopgap, Murray’s concussion timeline, and a Week 2 trip to Chicago after the Bears dropped 59. A Vikings 1st & SKOL production. Partnered with Fans First Sports Network / Bleav Network. Like, subscribe, ring the bell, and join the Discord. SKOL. Timestamps: 00:00 Live Two-Minute Warning 01:55 Murray injury and Wentz spark 03:35 Closing defensive stand 06:53 Victory formation and final 09:12 Postgame reactions roll in 13:20 Flores blitz breakdown 18:38 Rookies and O-line grades 28:09 Box score quick review 29:22 Wentz film review 31:11 Kyler Murray return 33:06 Bears week preview 34:48 Box score breakdown 35:47 Run game concerns 37:58 Receiving notes 41:28 Special teams spark 44:12 Defense standouts 48:25 O-line and pass rush 50:15 Final thoughts and wrap Fan with us!!! Jonas Stärk @JonasStaerk, Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare all of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL bringing fans everything they crave. Partnered with the Bleav Network @BleavNetwork. ______________________________ ️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ️ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 ️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/Igmj9WbR518 Our music… Track: “Addict”, NEFFEX (All rights go to The National Football League, the Minnesota Vikings, and all their broadcasters. I do not own any of the music and the footage used in this video. No copyright infringement intended. We do not gain any profit from our videos, and they are for entertainment and educational purposes only) "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.