Locked On Vikings Hit - Quick Takes on the Minnesota Vikings
by Locked On Podcast Network · 88 episodes
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Your daily hit of Minnesota Vikings news, trade rumors, game reactions, and sharp takes on everything happening with your team, all in five minutes or less. Done before your coffee is. New hits drop throughout the day, every day, all year long. Your Team. Every Day.
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STILL STAGNANT: Minnesota Vikings DID NOT Show Any Adjustments Out of the Bye Week
The Minnesota Vikings offense looked mostly the same coming out of the bye, with only a couple subtle changes. On defense, Brian Flores found a way to blitz... more? Photo Credit:…
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INSTANT REGRET? J.J. McCarthy ALREADY Looks Comfortable With the New York Giants
The Minnesota Vikings traded away J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants, and he won his first start with a strong performance against Houston. Meanwhile, Kyler Murray continues to s…
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NOW IT BEGINS: Minnesota Vikings NEED to LEVEL UP the Offense For Upcoming Stretch
The Minnesota Vikings are 6-0 but will have to level up their offensive performance to have a chance in their next four games. The defense, meanwhile, continues its legendary play.…
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FINAL PREDICTION: Giving the EXACT Final Score of Sunday's Vikings-Colts Clash
Sam Ekstrom delivers his weekly specific predictions, including the final score of Sunday's game between the Minnesota Vikings and Indianapolis Colts.Photo Credit: Stephen Lew - Im…
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TOP 5 LIST: Paul Allen's BEST Minnesota Vikings Calls Ahead of His 500th Game
Minnesota Vikings radio announcer is about to call his 500th game and will sound the Gjallarhorn ahead of Sunday's matchup. Sam Ekstrom relives Paul's top five calls.Photo Credit:…
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QB REGRETS, RANKED: Which Former Vikings QB Does Minnesota Regret Losing the Most?
J.J. McCarthy will become the fifth former Vikings starter to start across the NFL this year. Sam Ekstrom ranks the five in terms of Minnesota regret.Photo Credit: Ron Chenoy - Ima…
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GOTTA SEE MORE: Two Minnesota Vikings Defenders Who Can IMPROVE Off the Bye Week
Despite the top-ranked Minnesota Vikings defense, there are still a couple players that could improve coming off the bye week. Plus, Sam Ekstrom has a recollection of the amazing V…
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HALL OF FAME TRADE TARGET? Quenton Nelson Would Be a HIGH-END Donovan Jackson Replacement
The Minnesota Vikings face a Hall of Fame left guard in Quenton Nelson on Sunday, but could Nelson also be a trade target for Minnesota at the deadline? Sam Ekstrom also gives a se…
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KYLER'S NEXT LEVEL: How the Minnesota Vikings Are EXPANDING Kyler Murray's Skillset
Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray is being asked to do two things more this year than he's ever done before: play-action and under center. It could explain why he hasn't always loo…
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6 min
ADVANTAGE VIKINGS: Indianapolis Colts Have SERIOUS Injury Questions
The Minnesota Vikings face a banged-up Indianapolis Colts teams on Sunday with serious injury questions at tight end and corner. Plus, Jordan Mason's return to the Vikings could bo…
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JONATHAN TAYLOR? Minnesota Vikings Could TRADE For Star Indianapolis Colts' RB
The Indianapolis Colts fired their GM and could be prepared to trade assets if the Minnesota Vikings beat them on Sunday. Could some of their pieces end up with the Vikings if Nola…
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SHAMBLES: The Minnesota Vikings Next Opponent is LIMPING Into U.S. Bank Stadium
The Indianapolis Colts lost a horrible game to the Tennessee Titans and then fired their GM. They become the latest team to play the Minnesota Vikings with their organization under…
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BLOCKBUSTER? Analyzing the MANY Factors of a Justin Herbert Trade
Justin Herbert to the Minnesota Vikings has gained some traction, so Sam Ekstrom begins evaluating the variables at play in what will become a multi-part series. Photo Credit: Gary…
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CLIMBING THE RANKINGS: Minnesota Vikings As High As THIRD in NFL Power Rankings
The Minnesota Vikings are slowly earning some national respect. Sam Ekstrom evaluates the ESPN, Yahoo, and CBS Sports power rankings to see how they view the purple.Photo Credit: I…
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DEADLINE BUYERS? Nolan Teasley SHOULDN'T BE SHY Finding Talent at the Trade Deadline
The Minnesota Vikings have three more games to play before the trade deadline, which will give them a big opportunity to fortify a possible Super Bowl roster. Nolan Teasley's time…
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MOUNT RUSHMORE: These Are the TOP FOUR Minnesota Vikings So Far
Sam Ekstrom lays out his top four Minnesota Vikings through their first five games, with representatives on offense, defense, AND special teams.Photo Credit: Isaiah J. Downing - Im…
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GET IT RIGHT: The Minnesota Vikings DID NOT Let Daniel Jones "Walk Out the Door"
The Minnesota Vikings lost Daniel Jones in free agency two offseasons ago, but it was not for lack of trying as Jones went to the Indianapolis Colts instead.Photo Credit: Mark J. R…
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NOT MISSED: Minnesota Vikings Are THRIVING Despite Losing These Veterans
The Minnesota Vikings cut three key veterans on defense in the offseason, which seemed controversial at the time. Through five games, nobody is missing those departed veterans, or…
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BREAKING: Jauan Jennings TRADE RUMOR Emerges From Ian Rapoport
Struggling Minnesota Vikings WR Jauan Jennings could be on the trade block, per Ian Rapoport, after Jennings' ineffective first five games. The Vikings worked out Juju Smith-Schust…
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HEALTH HELPS: Minnesota Vikings Elite Defense Has Been TOTALLY Healthy So Far
The Minnesota Vikings defense has barely had a single man go down through the first five weeks. Contrast that to the offense that has lost key players every week. Sam Ekstrom lays…