Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Rookie Running Back Ty Chandler joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson on this week's edition of the podcast to discuss the dynamics in the running back room (13:30), the hard work ethic he learned from a young age in Mississippi (15:30), speaking life goals into existence (17:45), and making the most of his opportunity (21:35). Producer Jay Nelson also joins the group to discuss observations on the joint practices versus the 49'ers (1:30) and the excitement of the lone preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium this Saturday (26:30). All of this and more is on Episode 159 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings drop their preseason opener in Las Vegas versus the Raiders 26 - 20. Check out all of the immediate reaction to the Vikings first preseason game, including: Head Coach Kevin O'Connell's first official game at the helm, the quarterback play of Mond and Mannion, the bright spots in the Special Teams unit and what the Vikings need to focus on to get ready for the rest of the preseason. All of this and more is in the Preseason Game #1 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.

Welcome to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Vikings Legend Robert Smith joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson this week from Vikings Training Camp to give his assessment on the importance of the upcoming preseason games in the coming weeks (2:34), what coaches are looking for in each of these games (5:44), Robert's exciting announcement (11:40), and the battle in the running back room (22:45).  All of this and more is in Episode 158 of the Minnesota Vikings podcast.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Running back Alexander Mattison joins (17:37) Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to discuss all of the monumental changes he's seen over the past year. Between working with a new coaching staff, changing his jersey number, being in the final year of his Vikings contract, plus the prospect of being a new father in the very near future, Alexander discusses the positive outlook for his future and the excitement he feels with his position group to get out and showcase their skills.  Gabe, Tatum and Producer Jay Nelson also discuss the reality of the preseason kicking in (0:45), the continued leadership steps Kirk Cousins is taking this preseason (3:15), who's going to step up in the absence of Irv Smith Jr. this preseason (6:15), and all of the fun activations in the upcoming days of Vikings Training Camp (32:09). All of this and more is in Episode 157 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.