Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the big NFL news from Tuesday that former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins has been benched by the Falcons in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. What does it mean for Cousins’ future and how much more can we laud the Vikings for their offseason decision to move on from Cousins?
Podcast: Vikings are in prime position to catch vulnerable Lions
Host Michael Rand starts with the big NFL news from Tuesday that former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins has been benched by the Falcons in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. Plus Star Tribune Vikings writer Andrew Krammer joins Rand for three hot takeaways from Monday’s win over the Bears as well as a review of the film.
8:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Andrew Krammer joins Rand for three hot takeaways from Monday’s win over the Bears as well as a review of the film. The Vikings looked better in a lot of phases, but they will also need to be even better going forward. And are the Vikings closing fast on a vulnerable Lions team?
29:00: Vikings poetry invites you to enjoy the season.
45:00: Big ones coming up for the Wild and Wolves.
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An undefeated St. Thomas Academy team remains the No. 1-ranked team in Minnesota per David La Vaque. No other teams fell or improved by more than a few spots in this week's rankings.