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Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Indianapolis Colts 16-10 on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium. A couple of milestones were reached for the Vikings in the game. Kicker Will Reichard completed his 36th straight field goal and broke Gary Anderson's previous streak of 35 straight in 1998.  Safety Harrison Smith also recorded his 40th Interception of his career, tying him with Ed Sharockman for 3rd all-time in Vikings history.  As for the Vikings offense, quarterback Kyler Murray finished with 150 yards passing and threw a TD to tight end T.J. Hockenson in the 4th quarter.  Murray also added 39 yards on the ground.  Running back Jordan Mason led the rushing attack for Minnesota with 68 yards on 15 carries. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson led the receiving corps with 4 receptions for 44 yards. Place kicker Will Reichard finished the day 3-for-4 on field goals and converted his only extra point attempt in the contest. Defensively, the guys got after Colts quarterback Daniel Jones for 4 sacks, including 2 sacks by LB Blake Cashman and half sacks by OLB Dallas Turner, S Harrison Smith, LB Eric Wilson and DT Jalen Redmond. Harrison Smith also added his game sealing interception late in the 4th. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including the Vikings defense only giving up 64 yards in the air to the Colts, the Vikings continuing to win the turnover battles, the offensive gameplan's commitment to the run, Blake Cashman's big day and the guys do a quick look ahead at the matchup in Detroit next week. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Kyler Murray's press conferences and more are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the New Orleans Saints 23-13 on Sunday afternoon down at Caesars Superdome. The Vikings offense racked up 364 yards of total offense in the game, while the defense only allowed 142 yards for the Saints. Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray had 229 yards in the air and a passing touchdown while also adding 51 yards on the ground. Running back Aaron Jones Sr. answered the bell with 25 carries for 113 yards and a rushing touchdown after bulldogging his way to the endzone deep in the 4th quarter. Hometown kid Justin Jefferson led the receiving corps with six receptions for seventy-nine yards, and a sweet triple coverage touchdown grab in the third quarter. Place kicker Will Reichard was once again perfect on the day, kicking three field goals (40, 54, 55) and two extra points. Defensively, the guys made it rough on Saints quarterback Tyler Shough all day. The Saints only amassed 142 total yards on 87 yards passing and 55 yards rushing.  Cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. led the efforts with 2 interceptions on Shough, linebacker Blake Cashman led the defense with 9 tackles and outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel kept the team's sack streak going with one in the contest.  Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including the Vikings overcoming injury adversities, Aaron Jones Sr. stepping up to shoulder the load, Byron Murphy Jr.'s big day, Will Reichard continuing to be a difference maker and Kyler Murray's successes running the offense in the game.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Kyler Murray's press conferences and more are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Miami Dolphins 15-10 on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium. Vikings kicker Will Reichard was the perfect weapon on the day finishing 5-of-5 on field goals, including a 50-yard boot in the 2nd quarter.  Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray led the offense and finished the game 27-of-37 for 247 yards passing. Running back Aaron Jones Sr. led the rushing attack with 20 carries for 94 yards. Tight end T.J. Hockenson tied his career record with Minnesota finishing with 13 receptions for 119 yards. Defensively, the guys put another gem on display and held the Dolphins to only 37 offensive plays in the game. Outside linebacker Dallas Turner sacked Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis twice and had 3 total tackles. Linebacker Blake Cashman led the defense with 8 tackles and a fumble recovery. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including Will Reichard's reliability, T.J. Hockenson's rapport with Murray, the defensive tenacity and little wrinkles starting to show in the Vikings running game. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Kyler Murray's press conferences and more are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 on Sunday afternoon at Raymond James Stadium.  The Vikings jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter and ran out the lead wire-to-wire in the game. Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray led the offense and finished the game 15-of-29 for 168 yards passing, a passing touchdown and an interception. Running back Aaron Jones Sr. led the rushing attack with 17 carries for 58 yards. Wide receiver Jordan Addison stepped up and led the receiving corps with 5 receptions for 90 yards which included a 41-yard touchdown reception in the 2nd quarter. Kicker Will Reichard was perfect yet again, finishing the contest 3-of-3 in field goals and converting 2 extra points. Defensively, the guys played another incredible game. The team sacked Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield six times, including: 1.5 sacks by linebackers Kyle Van Noy and Eric Wilson, 1 sack by linebacker Blake Cashman and safety Josh Metellus, and outside linebacker Dallas Turner, linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, and linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. all had half-a-sack in the game. Van Ginkel and cornerback Isaiah Rodgers both recorded interceptions deep in the 4th quarter, including Rodgers's game-sealing grab at the whistle. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including: the impact of Myles Price's punt return touchdown in the 1st quarter, the relentless pressure brought by the defense all day, Will Reichard being a reliable weapon when called upon, and Jordan Addison stepping up to lead the receiving corps down in Tampa. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Kyler Murray's press conferences and more are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.