Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast
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Andrew Krammer expects Brian Flores to adjust against Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson
Purple Insider breaks down the Vikings' Week 2 matchup against the Bears, focusing on Kyler Murray’s concussion status and the likely start for Carson Wentz.
Matthew and Manny pick the schedule (Week 2)
Purple Insider hosts Matthew Collar and Manny Hill analyze the Vikings' Week 2 matchup against the Chicago Bears, debating whether Caleb Williams'…
JORDAN MASON OUT vs. CHICAGO, Murray practices (Part 1)
Matthew Collar reports that Jordan Mason is out for four weeks with a thumb injury, forcing Aaron Jones to carry the running load against the Chicago Bears.
JORDAN MASON OUT vs. CHICAGO, Murray practices (Part 2)
The hosts analyze the Vikings' Week 1 loss, debating whether Carson Wentz or Kyler Murray should start and discussing the offensive line's struggles.
ESPN's Courtney Cronin previews Vikings-Bears
ESPN’s Courtney Cronin joins to preview the Vikings-Bears matchup, highlighting Chicago’s explosive Week 1 performance against Carolina.
What's next in the Vikings backfield with Jordan Mason out?
Hosts Matthew Collar and Mike Spero analyze the fantasy impact of Jordan Mason's injury, projecting Aaron Jones as the primary back with DJ Dallas as a key backup.
Are we overreacting to the Vikings' Week 1 win? CBS NFL analyst JP Acosta joins
Host Matthew Collar and CBS Sports’ JP Acosta analyze the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 1 performance, praising Brian Flores’ “calculated chaos” defense…
Jeremiah Sirles thinks the Vikings can get even better vs. Chicago
Host Matthew Collar and guest Jeremiah Searles analyze the Vikings' Week 1 performance, focusing on offensive line communication errors and Kyler Murray's limited impact.
What went right and wrong for Vikings vs. Packers
Matthew Collar breaks down the Vikings' wild 39-22 win over the Packers, highlighting Dallas Turner’s breakout performance and Blake Cashman’s elite blitzing.
Manny, Murph, & Matthew: Analyzing value of Vikings Week 1 win
Purple Insider’s Monday Night Roundtable analyzes the Vikings’ chaotic 17-10 win over the Packers, focusing on Kyler Murray’s early concussion and…
POSTGAME: Vikings beat Packers in WILD comeback
Purple Insider breaks down the Vikings' 39-22 win over the Packers, focusing on Kyler Murray's injury and Carson Wentz's steady, albeit inconsistent, performance leading the offense.
What tendencies can Kevin O'Connell take advantage of vs. Green Bay?
Host Matthew Collar and guest Sam Brookhouse from SU Sports analyze the Minnesota Vikings' 2026 offensive trends, focusing on the return of fullback…
Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer is calling a big Week 1 win for Vikings
Purple Insider hosts a hardcore preview of the Vikings-Packers matchup, analyzing how Kyler Murray’s mobility and the Packers’ lack of a dominant pass rusher favor Minnesota’s offense.
Manny Hill and Matthew Coller pick the Vikings' schedule
Purple Insider and guest Manny Hill preview the Vikings' season opener against the Packers, analyzing the defense's reliance on rookies like Caleb…
A crazy start to the NFL season, Love and Jefferson props
Purple Insider returns with a fantasy football focus, analyzing the massive Week 1 impact of Sam Arnold's injury and AJ Brown's high ankle sprain.
Is Harrison Smith playing Week 1? McCarthy is QB3
Host Matthew Collar reports from TCO Performance Center, highlighting Harrison Smith’s full practice and likely return against the Packers.
Aaron Nagler and Ahman Green preview Vikings-Packers
Host Matthew Collar and guest Aaron Nagler from Cheesehead TV analyze the Week 1 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers.
Jeremiah Sirles wants to believe in the 2026 Vikings
Hosts Jeremiah Searles and the co-host preview the Vikings' season opener against the Packers, debating whether the team's healthy roster and veteran defense make them division contenders.
ESPN's mega preview gives the Vikings how many wins?
Host Matthew Collar analyzes ESPN’s Football Power Index projections, which predict the Vikings will finish 8-3 with a 29.
Manny, Murph, & Matthew: Deciding fair expectations for the 2026 Vikings
Purple Insider hosts discuss the 2026 Vikings' expectations, setting a baseline of 10-7 while debating if Kyler Murray can lead them to the NFC North title.
Vikings historian compares Kyler Murray to Vikings QBs of the past
Host Matthew Collar and guest Chad Israelson discuss the Vikings' history at quarterback in Israelson's new book, QB or Not QB.
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Harrison Smith is BACK
Harrison Smith has signed a one-year contract worth up to $16 million to return to the Minnesota Vikings for his 15th season.
Mailbag: How good does Kyler Murray have to be to stick around long term?
This episode analyzes the Vikings' potential to sign Kyler Murray long-term if he leads a top-10 offense to the divisional round, contrasting this…
Projecting Jefferson, Mason and Murray's 2026 seasons
Matthew Collar and Mike Schepers return for the fantasy football season, focusing on the Minnesota Vikings' outlook.
Data analyst Warren Sharp is buying the Murray/O'Connell relationship
Host Matthew Coll interviews analyst Warren Sharp to preview the 2026 NFL season, focusing on the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers.
FOX Radio host Carmen Vitali analyzes Vikings chances in the NFC North
Carmen Vitale joins the show to analyze NFC North volatility, identifying the Lions as the most unpredictable due to defensive questions and offensive line changes.
Reacting to Nolan Teasley's post-cutdown press conference (Part 1)
Host Matthew Collar discusses the Vikings signing Kyle Van Noy to the practice squad, praising his fit in Brian Flores’ defense.
Reacting to Nolan Teasley's post-cutdown press conference (Part 2)
The hosts analyze the Vikings' roster, debating Caleb Banks' development timeline and Kyler Murray's accuracy issues compared to J.
Kyle Van Noy visits Vikings. OLB help on the way? (Part 1)
Host Matthew Collar analyzes the Vikings hosting veteran linebacker Kyle Van Noy, praising his fit with Brian Flores’ defense as a crucial depth addition following Tyler Batty’s injury.
Kyle Van Noy visits Vikings. OLB help on the way? (Part 2)
The hosts analyze the Vikings' roster moves, including the waiver wire decision on Xavier Scott and the signing of Naquan Jones, while debating Kevin…
The Vikings' biggest offseason wins and losses w/ Andrew Krammer
Hosts Matthew Collar and Andrew Kramer evaluate the Minnesota Vikings' offseason as a series of wins, losses, and draws.
Vikings pick up two new players off waivers, cut Brosmer -- what's next for McCarthy?
The hosts analyze the Vikings' final roster moves, focusing on the addition of interior offensive linemen Nick Samak and Trevor Keegan to bolster depth.
Football Analysis's Garrett Greenlee talks Vikings' ceiling
Garrett Greenlee joins Purple Insider to discuss J.
CUTDOWN DAY REACTION: McCarthy stays (Part 1)
Host Matthew Collar breaks down the Minnesota Vikings' 53-man roster, highlighting that J.
CUTDOWN DAY REACTION: McCarthy stays (Part 2)
The hosts analyze the Vikings' final 53-man roster, focusing on the decision to keep J.
POSTGAME: Vikings wrap up preseason vs. Broncos, McCarthy doesn't play
Hosts recap the Vikings' dismal final preseason loss to the Broncos, noting J.
A post-camp Vikings fan mailbag on McCarthy's future, defensive upside and more
Host Matthew Collar answers fan questions regarding the Vikings' potential trade of J.
Recapping the final day of Vikings training camp (Part 1)
Hosts Matthew Collar and Dane Mizetani review the Vikings' final training camp scrimmage, highlighting Kyler Murray's solid intermediate passing and touchdowns.
Recapping the final day of Vikings training camp (Part 2)
Hosts discuss the Minnesota Vikings' high preseason vibes, focusing on Kyler Murray’s solid camp performance and his status as the clear starter.
Flores talks Banks, NFC power rankings (Part 1)
Host Matthew Collar discusses a light Vikings practice, focusing on Brian Flores’ patience with rookie Caleb Banks and praise for Ty Ingram-Dawkins’ development.
Flores talks Banks, NFC power rankings (Part 2)
The hosts critique the Vikings' new uniforms and analyze J.
Former Packers VP Andrew Brandt explains NFL negotiations
Andrew Brandt joins the show to discuss his new book, Smarter About Sports, and the chaotic state of NIL rules in college athletics.
A 53-man roster projection and Jakobe Thomas returns (Part 1)
Host Matthew Collar breaks down the Minnesota Vikings' final 53-man roster projection ahead of cutdowns, analyzing depth chart decisions at quarterback, running back, and defensive positions.
A 53-man roster projection and Jakobe Thomas returns (Part 2)
The hosts analyze the Vikings' challenging opening schedule against the Packers and Bears, emphasizing the high stakes of these early NFC North matchups.
How many teams are better than the Vikings? (w/ Jarrett Bailey of SB Nation)
Host Matthew Collar and guest Jarrett Bailey power rank NFL teams relative to the Minnesota Vikings ahead of the 2026 season.
VIKINGS-RAVENS POSTGAME
The hosts analyze the Vikings' preseason loss to the Ravens, focusing on JJ McCarthy’s inconsistent play and minor injury, which keeps the backup QB competition open with Carson Wentz.
Vikings camp recap: Joint practice Day 2; Dane Mizutani joins the show (Part 1)
Host Matthew Collar and guest Dane Mizutani break down the Minnesota Vikings' joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens, highlighting the defense's…
Vikings camp recap: Joint practice Day 2 (Part 2)
The Purple Insider podcast analyzes the Minnesota Vikings' joint practices against the Baltimore Ravens, highlighting a dominant defensive…
Vikings camp recap: Joint Practice Day 1 (Hour 1)
Matthew Collar recaps the Vikings' first joint practice against the Ravens, grading Kyler Murray’s performance as average due to accuracy issues despite deep connections with Justin Jefferson.
Vikings Camp Recap: Joint practice Day 1 (Hour 2)
The hosts analyze the Vikings' joint practices with the Ravens, highlighting Kyler Murray’s mixed performance and JJ McCarthy’s development as a backup.