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Access Vikings

Vikings reporters Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker of the Star Tribune are bringing all you football enthusiasts another way to stay connected to the purple. Consider this podcast to be similar to any Vikings season: full of ups and downs, but never boring.

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September 9, 2026 29 mins
The Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers -- an NFC North rival -- for their season-opener. With the Packers currently without star players in edge rusher Micah Parsons and running back Josh Jacobs, how could the matchup look different from last year's two meetings? Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Emily Leiker is joined by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Silverstein for an inside look at the Vikings' Week 1 opponent.
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Emily Leiker is joined by Minnesota Star Tribune Vikings writer Andrew Krammer to discuss what changes could be coming to the Vikings offense with quarterback Kyler Murray. Follow along at the Star Tribune's YouTube page for the video!
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Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker make their picks as they preview the season ahead for the Vikings, talking win totals and impact rookies, too. Plus, Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley's comments on quarterback J.J. McCarthy's future with the Vikings.
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Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer are joined by former Vikings offensive lineman (and current NFL agent) Jeremiah Sirles to discuss quarterback Teddy Bridgewater's dislocated knee during an Aug. 30 practice and the ripple effects throughout a tumultuous 2016 season.
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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the Vikings' initial 53-man roster formed Sunday, when they kept Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz, J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer. Will it stay that way? What other noteworthy moves were made? What positions could use some outside help?
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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the final practices of Vikings training camp and preview Friday night's preseason finale in Denver, where players like safety Jacob Thomas can try to cap their cases for a 53-man roster spot ahead of Sunday's deadline. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy is expected to start if he's healthy enough to play.
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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker recap the Vikings' 13-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium. J.J. McCarthy's ongoing struggles likely won't solidify his spot as backup quarterback. Rookie defenders made plenty of noise, including a 322-pound man in coverage and Caleb Banks' splashy run stop.
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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker recap back-to-back joint practices between the Vikings and Ravens. They recap a strong finish for the Vikings in a situational drill, discuss the high point of quarterback Kyler Murray's performance, and pinpoint where there is room to grow.
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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss Saturday's preseason opener, how quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz played, and what to make of a quiet debut from a talented rookie class?
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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker preview Saturday's preseason opener at the New York Giants. Quarterback Kyler Murray should start with most of the first-team offense (sans Justin Jefferson) in New York, providing the first glimpse of what he can do in purple. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy and other young players will also get plenty of run. The crew runs through what they're watching for in preseason Week 1.
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Minnesota's own and Arizona Cardinals great Larry Fitzgerald Jr. joined the NFL Hall of Fame over the weekend just months after the passing of his father, Larry Fitzgerald Sr. How did Fitzgerald remember his father throughout the bittersweet affair? Emily Leiker is joined by Minnesota Star Tribune football enterprise reporter Mark Craig to discuss Fitzgerald's induction over the weekend, plus an exclusive story with current Vikings...
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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker react to the breaking news that Kyler Murray has been named the Vikings' starting QB over J.J. McCarthy. What did Kevin O'Connell have to say about the decision? What does this mean for McCarthy? How will the Vikings proceed with Murray as the guy? What changes are in store for the offense?
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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss a busy training camp for the Vikings' nine drafted rookies. Which picks have been most involved so far? Who has a clear lane to contribute? They also size up an ongoing QB battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy that appears to be leaning one direction.
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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss what they saw and heard from Monday's first padded practice of training camp. How has Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy unfolded so far? Was it a concerning start for the offensive line? Or the typical ebbs and flows of camp? What about top pick Caleb Banks? They also discuss hydration, slip and slides, and safety Harrison Smith.
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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker recap what they've seen and heard from two days of Vikings training camp. How is the QB competition unfolding? What non-QB players are standing out? Who will surprise fans once the gates open on Saturday?
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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker bring you the first training camp dispatch from the team's Eagan headquarters, where DBs coach Gerald Alexander is suspended for three weeks following a DUI arrest, right tackle Brian O'Neill has a new contract and, oh yeah, there's a QB competition beginning in earnest.
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Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker return from a summer break, and the Vikings will soon as well. They get you prepared with a Vikings training camp primer that touches on the topic du jour -- Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy -- before delving into the run game, position battles, the front office, and more.
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Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker discuss Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell's comments about the state of the QB competition at the end of the Vikings' offseason program, and how it's expected to continue into training camp. They also discuss Christian Darrisaw's health and how the Vikings safety room is faring without Harrison Smith. Finally, they answer listeners' questions about the QBs, O-line, Jake Golday and more.
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Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker discuss Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley's introductory news conference, which featured comments from Teasley and Vikings co-owner Mark Wilf. They discuss the new Vikings leader's philosophies, background and relationship with head coach Kevin O'Connell. Plus, who reports to who with internal Vikings GM candidate Rob Brzezinski remaining on staff?
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Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker discuss what they saw during their first day at Vikings OTAs, and what they heard after from quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray. How did McCarthy describe his relationship with Murray, and vice versa? How does he view the competition? Plus, who was absent from OTAs and the Vikings five GM finalists.
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