Episodes

  • The Purple Pillage Week #12 - 2025
    Nov 26 2025

    JJ McCarthy is coming off of a rough week to say the least. We list some alarming statistics to his play. While not all his fault, he definitely shoulders some of the blame. We discuss the QB struggles along with that of the offense in general. We also give our offensive and defensive players of the game.

    We preview this week's game, as the Vikings travel to Seattle. McCarthy is under concussion protocol, Max Brosmer will make his first NFL start. Brosmer is a rookie UDFA out of the University of Minnesota, where he set several records. He impressed in training camp and in the preseason. The Vikings are a 10.5 point underdog but hope to get back on track. We discuss other keys to the game as well.




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    5 mins
  • The Purple Pillage Week #11 - 2025
    Nov 19 2025

    This Vikings loss was all on the offense. The defense and special teams played well, as did the offensive line but the skilled positions left a ton of plays on the field. JJ McCarthy had a rough game, in particular. We discuss keys to the loss and give our offensive and defensive players of the game.

    We preview the 6-3-1 Packers as the Vikings travel to Green Bay for a showdown on Sunday. We discuss keys to this game and go over the 6.5 point spread in favor of the Packers.

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  • The Purple Pillage Week #10 - 2025
    Nov 14 2025

    The Vikings started strong! Then struggles would ensue as they lost to the Ravens 27-19 at US Bank Stadium. JJ McCarthy looked more like a rookie this week as he had a couple of interceptions and failed to move the offense during several stages of the game. Baltimore would gain momentum in the second half and not look back.

    Jalon Nailor shined on offense and Redmond was a key on defense again this week.

    We discuss details.

    We also take a look ahead to next week when the Viking host the Bears for a noon kickoff Sunday. The Bears have played better of late, yet the Vikings are a field goal favorite. We discuss keys for a win.

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  • The Purple Pillage Week #9 - 2025
    Nov 5 2025

    What a difference a week makes! The Vikings bounce back with a big win over Detroit, while being a 9 point underdog. We discuss our key players to the game, including our offensive and defensive players of the game.

    We also preview the Vikings hosting the Ravens this Sunday, as the Vikings find themselves 4.5 point underdogs. We discuss keys to this matchup as well.

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  • The Purple Pillage Week #8 - 2025
    Oct 29 2025

    We discuss the Vikings demoralizing 37-10 loss to the Chargers. We talk about the inefficiencies of both the offense and defense. Johnathon Grenard was hands-down our defensive player of the game, while our offensive player of the game went out to a gutsy offensive performance.

    We preview the Vikings road game in Detroit this Sunday, where the Vikings are more than a TD underdog.

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  • The Purple Pillage Week #7 - 2025
    Oct 22 2025

    The Vikings are coming off of a disappointing 28-22 loss at US Bank stadium to the Eagles. The Vikings could not stop the Eagles passing game and had a couple of key turnovers, which dictated the course of the game. We list our players of the game and discuss other keys to the loss.

    The Vikings face the Chargers on Thursday night. We discuss keys to getting back on track. We also address the Vikings being a 2 point underdog.

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  • The Purple Pillage Week #6 - 2025
    Oct 15 2025

    The Vikings are coming off of a bye week and host the Eagles at US Bank Stadium on Sunday at noon. The Eagles meanwhile, are coming off of a 34-17 loss to the Giants. Jake and Neil discuss this week's matchup, as the Eagles are 2.5 point favorites early in the week. We also discuss the Vikings somewhat volatile QB situation along with other injury updates.

    We also take a look back at the NFC North games from this past weekend.

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  • The Purple Pillage Week #5 - 2025
    Oct 10 2025

    The Vikings got back on the winning track with a 21-17 win over the Browns in London. Carson Wentz led them to a winning drive late in the game and the defense held up to secure the win. We discuss our players of the game and how the NFC North is shaping up, as the Vikings head into their bye week.

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