Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast
Matthew Coller, Bleav
Matthew Coller is joined by reporters, players, analysts and much more to break down everything Minnesota Vikings football. From discussing whether JJ McCarthy will take the Vikings to the next level to breaking down offensive line combinations to analyzing the NFC North, this podcast is for people who live and breathe football.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 20min
JJ McCarthy limited in practice again; Vikings-Eagles deep dive (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about another day of JJ McCarthy not fully practicing and a new name showing up on the injury report that is not ideal. Plus Eric Sidewater of Eagles Edge joins and then Manny Hill plays a game of Talk Me Into before picking the schedule.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 45min
FANTASY SHOW: Can the Vikings contain Saquon Barkley???
Mike Schopp, of WGR 550 in Buffalo and ADP Chasing, joins the show to discuss the Vikings chances of containing Eagle RB Saquon Barkley and if that is their path towards victory on Sunday.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 60min
JJ McCarthy: 'Not 100%' but will he start?!?!? (Part 2)
Matthew Coller breaks down Kevin O'Connell and JJ McCarthy's comments about whether McCarthy will play this weekend versus the Eagles.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 6min
JJ McCarthy: 'Not 100%' but will he start?!?!? (Part 1)
Matthew Coller breaks down Kevin O'Connell and JJ McCarthy's comments about whether McCarthy will play this weekend versus the Eagles.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 11min
Jeremiah Sirles talks locker room dynamic of Vikings QB situation
Former Viking Jeremiah Sirles joins the show to discuss the locker room dynamics of the Vikings QB situation. Then, Maggie Robinson joins for the Robinson Round Up.
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Oct 14, 2025 • 58min
What did Kevin O'Connell say about JJ McCarthy's return to practice? (Part 2)
Matthew Coller breaks down Kevin O'Connell's comments about JJ McCarthy's return to practice and what he wants to see from the young QB. Plus, he does not commit to an answer on either quarterback -- at least publicly.
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Oct 14, 2025 • 1h 2min
What did Kevin O'Connell say about JJ McCarthy's return to practice? (Part 1)
Matthew Coller breaks down Kevin O'Connell's comments about JJ McCarthy's return to practice and what he wants to see from the young QB. Plus, he does not commit to an answer on either quarterback -- at least publicly.
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Oct 13, 2025 • 50min
Drew Magary has questions about the handling of J.J. McCarthy
Drew Magary of Defector joins the show and flips the script, asking Matthew Coller questions regarding the Vikings' QB situation, injury issues, and the run defense.
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Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 16min
How did NFL Week 6's results impact the Vikings????
Matthew Coller recaps Lions-Chiefs and Packers-Bengals and discusses other observations from Sunday's games along with previewing a pivotal week ahead for the Vikings.
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Oct 11, 2025 • 37min
Kevin Cole breaks down the Vikings' odds at contention after the bye
Kevin Cole of the Unexpected Points newsletter joins to discuss what the Vikings' chances of being a contender are after the bye week.
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