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The Vikings defense had never given up 583 yards before Friday, and it was 1963 when an opponent last scored as much as the Saints' 52 points. Does the embarrassment reflect more than just an injury-riddled roster? Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan discuss in the latest Access Vikings podcast.

The Vikings return to New Orleans less than a year after their overtime NFC wild-card playoff win in January. But this trip doesn't have the same buzz about it, for many reasons. Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss Friday's game, receiver Justin Jefferson and more in the latest Access Vikings podcast.

The Vikings defense is decimated by injuries, and it looked the part during Sunday's 33-27 loss to the Bears. The latest December home loss to Chicago nearly shuts the door on the Vikings' playoff hopes. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan discuss in the latest Access Vikings podcast.

Kirk Cousins says sacks can be a quarterback stat, too, while he's been sacked a season high in back-to-back games. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss what Cousins can control, what he can't and preview Vikings-Bears on Sunday with NFC playoff implications.

Kicker Dan Bailey's 0-for-4 day headlines the Vikings' 26-14 loss in Tampa Bay on Sunday, when a strong start on offense was wasted by the missed kicks, penalties and another busted coverage. Does this clarify the Vikings' standing in the NFC playoff race? Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan discuss in the latest Access Vikings podcast.

The NFC playoff field is muddled, so why can't the Vikings (6-6) emerge? The reasons could show Sunday against fellow playoff contender in Tampa Bay, where the Buccaneers (7-5) have slipped but have a ton of star power. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview Sunday's game on the latest Access Vikings podcast.

The Vikings' many mistakes in Sunday's 27-24 overtime win against the Jaguars weren't too much to overcome. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Chip Scoggins discuss the problems that persist for a 6-6 team still in the playoff chase.

Mike Zimmer insists the Vikings want to "be smart" with running back Dalvin Cook, who leads the NFL in yards from scrimmage and is second in touches. So, why not start watching his workload Sunday against the Jaguars' 31st-ranked defense? Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss that and more on the latest Access Vikings podcast.

While his former Vikings coaches spoke of Teddy Bridgewater as a clutch performer they didn't want to put in a must-win situation, it was Kirk Cousins who led the game-winning drive during Sunday's 28-27 win vs. Carolina. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan discuss postgame from U.S. Bank Stadium.

Will the Vikings secondary rebound Sunday against another strong receiver group in the Carolina Panthers? Will their quarterback, Teddy Bridgewater, spark some what-if's among Vikings fans? Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss on the latest Access Vikings podcast.

Unreliability across the board came back to doom the Vikings during Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Cowboys at U.S. Bank Stadium. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan recap the loss, including defensive woes and special teams problems that were too much to overcome.

The Vikings, winners of three straight NFC North games, take the winning streak into an easier portion of the schedule against three teams, the Cowboys, Panthers and Jaguars, who could all be without their starting quarterbacks. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss Sunday's game against the Cowboys and Week 11 in the NFC playoff picture.

The Vikings' third straight NFC North win came in a much different fashion, which Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Chip Scoggins discuss in the latest Access Vikings podcast. Also, what have we learned about a young defense? And at what point will the special teams issues cost them?

Monday night's game in Chicago suddenly has playoff implications after the Vikings' back-to-back NFC North wins. The Bears are reeling with three straight losses, but another top-10 defense presents matchup problems for the Vikings offense. Can Dalvin Cook keep them on track? Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview Monday night's game and take your questions in the latest Access Vikings podcast.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Chip Scoggins recap the Vikings' 34-20 win over the Lions, including Dalvin Cook's dominance that's similar -- yet very different -- from Adrian Peterson. They also ask: how sustainable is this offensive success heading into Chicago on Monday night?

The Vikings were not buyers or sellers at the NFL trade deadline this week, but we discuss how it wasn't for a lack of trying. Also, there are more storylines for Vikings-Lions than a typical Detroit week.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Chip Scoggins break down the Vikings’ 28-22 win in Green Bay, where running back Dalvin Cook had one of the best individual performances of the historic rivalry. Also, what does the defensive showing say about Mike Zimmer’s young group? 

The Vikings' disappointing 2020 season started with a 43-34 loss to Green Bay. Two franchises going in opposite directions meet again Sunday, just two days before the NFL trade deadline. Would another lopsided loss mean more trades for the Vikings? When do we get serious about midseason firings? Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the major bye week news from the Vikings, who traded Yannick Ngakoue and learned fellow DE Danielle Hunter is out for the season after opting for neck surgery. Will more moves follow for the 1-5 Vikings? Where does this leave them going forward? What does it mean for Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer?

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer recap the Vikings' 40-23 loss to the Falcons from U.S. Bank Stadium, where there are a lot of questions about where a 1-5 team goes from here heading into a bye week.