Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. Your Minnesota Vikings make it five-in-a-row and improve to 6-1 in a 34-26 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Za'Darius Smith led the defensive charge with 3 sacks, as the Vikings Defense and Special Teams combined for a four sack, 3 turnover effort. Safeties Harrison Smith and Cam Bynum both added interceptions in the second half and the Vikings Defense was able to close out the game with a sack on Kyler Murray as time expired. Overall, the Vikings Defense stepped up when the team needed it most. Offensively, Kirk Cousins went 24 of 36 for 232 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns and had a 17-yard rushing touchdown to start of today's scoring. Both TE Johnny Mundt and WR K.J. Osborn caught touchdown passes and Justin Jefferson finished the day with 6 receptions for 98 receiving yards. Dalvin got cooking and finished the day with 141 all-purpose yards and a rushing touchdown. It was a tough fought game, but the Purple improve to keep their winning streak alive. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich review everything they saw today from U.S. Bank Stadium, including: the Vikings finding a way to win exciting games week-to-week, the impact of Za'Darius Smith this season, Cousins' overall play making decisions today, and the current state of our Special Teams unit.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his thoughts in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show. All of this and more is in the Week 8 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.

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Vikings Postgame Report: Vikings Clip Cardinals In A 34-26 Win, Improve to 6-1 | AZ | Week 8

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Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Indianapolis Colts 16-10 on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium. A couple of milestones were reached for the Vikings in the game. Kicker Will Reichard completed his 36th straight field goal and broke Gary Anderson’s previous streak of 35 straight in 1998.  Safety Harrison Smith also recorded his 40th Interception of his career, tying him with Ed Sharockman for 3rd all-time in Vikings history.  As for the Vikings offense, quarterback Kyler Murray finished with 150 yards passing and threw a TD to tight end T.J. Hockenson in the 4th quarter.  Murray also added 39 yards on the ground.  Running back Jordan Mason led the rushing attack for Minnesota with 68 yards on 15 carries. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson led the receiving corps with 4 receptions for 44 yards. Place kicker Will Reichard finished the day 3-for-4 on field goals and converted his only extra point attempt in the contest. Defensively, the guys got after Colts quarterback Daniel Jones for 4 sacks, including 2 sacks by LB Blake Cashman and half sacks by OLB Dallas Turner, S Harrison Smith, LB Eric Wilson and DT Jalen Redmond. Harrison Smith also added his game sealing interception late in the 4th. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including the Vikings defense only giving up 64 yards in the air to the Colts, the Vikings continuing to win the turnover battles, the offensive gameplan's commitment to the run, Blake Cashman's big day and the guys do a quick look ahead at the matchup in Detroit next week. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Kyler Murray's press conferences and more are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.

Vikings Postgame Report: The Minnesota Vikings Defeat The Indianapolis Colts 16-10 At U.S. Bank Stadium, Improve To 6-0 - WK 7

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Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich reconnects with Vikings kicking Legend Greg Joseph. Greg breaks down his journey to America as a young boy, how a chance encounter kicking a football helped him find a new opportunity for his future, why working hard and determination served him all throughout his football career, he breaks down his process on how he stays focused in high pressure moments, looks back at his role in the biggest come back in NFL history and sets his sights on the possibilities ahead for his family and his future. All of this and more is in today's episode of Skol Stories.

Skol Stories: Greg Joseph Looks Back On His Incredible NFL Journey and Breaks Down His Mentality Is High Pressure Moments

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Welcome to episode 336 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Tatum Everett and Mike Mussman are back from the bye week and are joined by Vikings Safety Josh Metellus. Josh discusses the origins of his celebrations with current Colts Safety Cam Bynum, the nature of needing to be flexible in Brian Flores' defense, why Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is still a force to be reckoned with, why QB Daniel Jones knowledge of the Vikings defense may present its own unique challenge and he helps celebrate Paul Allen's 500th game by looking back on his favorite calls of his plays. Plus, Muss and Tatum breakdown the key matchups ahead and discuss their choices for the Red Wings Shoes "Made The Hard Way" superlatives for the beginning of the Vikings season. All of this and more is in episode 336 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

Minnesota Vikings Podcast: Josh Metellus Loves Being A Captain and Looks Forward To The Colts Challenge - Ep 336

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