EPISODE · Aug 21, 2026 · 56 MIN
Vikings - Ravens, Joint Practice 2, Dallas Turner Again & the Purple on Purple Game Saturday
from Vikings 1st & SKOL: A Minnesota Vikings podcast · host Bleav
Vikings-Ravens Joint Practice Takeaways: QB Two-Minute Success, Dallas Turner Buzz, and Defensive Standouts — Tyler Forness and Producer Dave recap the Vikings’ joint practices with the Ravens, noting a strong structure, minor chippiness, and Byron Murphy calling it his best joint practice. They say the Vikings won all eight situational drills and that both J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray improved from day one, especially executing two-minute situations, though McCarthy threw an ugly pick-six. McCarthy is expected to start Saturday’s preseason game and may play into the third quarter. The discussion centers on a dominant Vikings defense, highlighting Dallas Turner’s consistent pressure and coverage ability, Eric Wilson’s standout play across blitzing, run defense, and coverage, and Jay Ward’s strong camp (including an interception) fueling debate about Harrison Smith returning. They also note Caleb Banks’ development, Jacob Thomas and Da’Veawn Armstead trending up, concerns about Charles Demmings being overly physical, and preview players to watch Saturday, including Ravens WR Ja’Kobi Lane. Timestamps 00:00 – Joint Practice Takeaways 00:39 – Camp Wrap And Game Preview 01:54 – Practice Vibe Check 03:36 – Quarterbacks Bounce Back 04:19 – Two-Minute Drill Wins 09:17 – Kicking And Visibility Issues 11:39 – Defense Takes Over 11:48 – Dallas Turner Breakout 17:49 – Eric Wilson Surprise Star 20:54 – Poll And Big Brother Detour 22:07 – Jay Ward Rising Safety 26:04 – More Defensive Standouts 28:40 – QB Practice Grades 29:56 – McCarthy Preseason Start 30:53 – Demmings Too Physical 36:03 – Armstead Rising UDFA 38:26 – Flores Pressure Philosophy 40:42 – Fullback Hype Check 45:28 – McCarthy Snap Projection 47:31 – Preseason Game Watchlist 50:10 – Is KOC A Developer 55:14 – Wrap Up And Schedule _______________________ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/tdjLPgWRtFA Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL and @BleavNetwork production, the @RealFornoShow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Two days of joint practices. Eight situational drills won. Zero losses. The Minnesota Vikings defense just sent a message to the Baltimore Ravens and the rest of the NFL. Plus, what to watch for in Saturday's preseason game.
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Vikings - Ravens, Joint Practice 2, Dallas Turner Again & the Purple on Purple Game Saturday
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