Podcast: Bye week thoughts on Vikings offense, Kevin O’Connell’s aggression, and 5-0 starts

On this episode of the Access Vikings podcast, Andrew Krammer and Purple Insider’s Matthew Coller discuss Sam Darnold’s uneven game against the Jets, Kevin O’Connell’s foot on the gas, and take a trip down memory lane to revisit the two most recent 5-0 starts in franchise history.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
October 9, 2024 at 6:21PM

The Star Tribune’s Andrew Krammer is joined by Purple Insider’s Matthew Coller during the bye week to discuss the recent win against the Jets, quarterback Sam Darnold’s struggles, head coach Kevin O’Connell’s aggressive play calling, running back Aaron Jones’ importance, the defense’s dominance, and to take a trip down memory lane to revisit the two most recent 5-0 starts in franchise history.

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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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