Podcast: Previewing the Vikings’ opener at the Giants, from Sam Darnold to the defense

On this episode of the Access Vikings podcast, the Minnesota Star Tribune’s Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss how the Vikings match up with the Giants, Sam Darnold’s readiness, and expectations for a restocked defense.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
September 5, 2024 at 12:08AM

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview the Vikings’ season opener on Sunday at the New York Giants, where former New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold will debut in purple. They discuss the vibes around TCO Performance Center regarding Darnold, why things should be different this time against Giants QB Daniel Jones, and what to expect from the new kickoff format. At the end, hear from Darnold himself as he discusses his journey with Andrew Krammer in a sitdown interview.

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Andrew Krammer

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Andrew Krammer covers the Vikings for the Star Tribune, entering his sixth NFL season. From the Metrodome to U.S. Bank Stadium, he's reported on everything from Case Keenum's Minneapolis Miracle, the offensive line's kangaroo court to Adrian Peterson's suspension.

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