ACCESS: Tension high around Minnesota Vikings? J.J. McCarthy to start on Sunday against Detroit Lions

The Minnesota Vikings are 8.5 point underdogs against the Detroit Lions, which is the biggest spread in the KOC era; Do the Vikings stand a chance against the Lions offense; Does JJ McCarthy have a chance to lead the Vikings to an upset win and more on Purple Picks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings AND Purple Daily are in TROUBLE; We explain why we aren't broadcasting on the Purple Daily YouTube channel; Why the Vikings are at the bottom of the NFC North; Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell struggles in 2025; Do the Vikings regret passing on Bo Nix; Plus other Vikings feedback on Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, JJ McCarthy returning and more on Purple Daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are tensions high around the Minnesota Vikings? Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad and The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins start the show discussing the mood around the Minnesota Vikings after the debacle in Los Angeles and with Carson Wentz. How will J.J. McCarthy perform on Sunday against the Detroit Lions and will the Minnesota Vikings be ready to perform at a high level? If the Minnesota Vikings season continues to spiral, how much blame can be placed on GM, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer your Dumb Football Questions, including making their midseason Super Bowl match-up predictions! 00:00 - Breaking down the football calendar 04:00 - Who plays in the Super Bowl? The boys predict their Super Bowl match-ups… 14:00 - Do you believe this Jon Gruden story about Peyton Manning? 17:00 - Do refs actually listen to players? 20:00 - Do offenses ever design plays specifically to induce penalties? 23:00 - What are your favorite fat guy football situations or moments? 28:00 - What impact does the bye week have on NFL teams? 32:00 - Jeremiah’s F1 Minute! 34:00 - Alex Boone’s Baseball Minute! 36:00 - Weekly picks! Indianapolis Colts vs. Pittsburgh Steelers; San Francisco 49ers vs. New York Giants; Denver Broncos vs. Houston Texans; Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills; USC vs. NebraskaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s Thorsday! Thor Nystrom joins Mackey and Judd to talk about the relaunch of JJ McCarthy, and two main questions: What if the Minnesota Vikings WIN on Sunday against the Detroit Lions? And is Kevin O’Connell’s QB Whisperer reputation at stake with JJ McCarthy? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Doogie joins Mackey & Judd to discuss The Athletic’s report about “underlying tension” within the Minnesota Vikings organization. Is Kevin O’Connell in a tenuous position right now? Plus, injury updates ahead of Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings predictions involving JJ McCarthy's first game back in action, newly signed QB John Wolford, and more! Plus a QB Cesspool challenge and more on Purple Daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s a Hot Take Tuesday with Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone, Phil Mackey -- and special guest Mitch Morse! Morse spent most of his career as the Kansas City Chiefs (Patrick Mahomes) and Buffalo Bills (Josh Allen) starting center, and you can find his new weekly show here -- https://www.youtube.com/@MMwithMitch/videos00:00 - Mitch Morse on life after NFL! 02:00 - Mitch tells great stories about his time with the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills, who play each other this weekend 08:00 - Early Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen stories 16:00 - HOT TAKE: People are overreacting to Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz playing through a bad shoulder22:00 - Mitch, Jeremiah and Alex tell stories about playing through pain 30:00 - Mitch talks about jumping into media, Good Morning Football and his new YouTube channel! 35:00 - HOT TAKE: Tampa Bay Bucs coach Todd Bowles is the most underrated coach in the NFL See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey and Judd, on this State of the Minnesota Vikings episode, do a deep dive into why Carson Wentz was allowed to be pummeled with his injured shoulder? Does Kevin O'Connell deserve to be criticized? Why didn't Max Brosmer see more playing time? Plus, favorite and least favorite Vikings things, including JJ McCarthy starting again this weekend, and Jalen Redmond dominating through the first have of the seasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Week 8 in the NFL! The Green Bay Packers won the Aaron Rodgers revenge game and look legit in the NFC; The New England Patriots are tracking for like 12 wins; And more! 00:00 - Too many blowouts this week in the NFL! 04:00 - The Green Bay Packers and Jordan Love looked like a well-oiled machine in their win over Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers 10:00 - Are the Baltimore Ravens going to track down the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North? 14:00 - More on the Ravens, who are set to get Lamar Jackson back -- after an injury report scandal! 23:00 - Mackey’s Minnesota Vikings hot take about Jim Harbaugh and Kevin O’Connell sets off a spirited discussion 35:00 - Major Week 8 revivals for the Miami Dolphins, New York Jets and Houston Texans 39:00 - RIP Nick Mangold… Alex tells a couple hilarious Mangold stories 46:00 - It’s time to get serious about the New England Patriots, who profile as one of the best teams in the NFL 59:00 - The Philadelphia Eagles get back on track with a win over the New York Giants, who look like they are cursed1:07:00 - The Denver Broncos are awesome, and they have a strong grip on the AFC West right now1:13:00 - The Indianapolis Colts are so good we barely talk about them 1:15:00 - Brian Kelly fired by LSU… Is Scott Woodward the worst AD in college football?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.