Locked On Vikings Hit - Quick Takes on the Minnesota Vikings

Sam Ekstrom wraps up his pre-season predictions with an argument for Kyler Murray's Comeback Player of the Year candidacy, followed by his Vikings win total projection.Photo Credit: Isaiah J. Downing - Imagn ImagesSupport us by supporting our sponsors!KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

J.J. McCarthy is officially the QB3, a place from which he's unlikely to recover, and the demotion doesn't improve the optics on Kyler Murray either. Plus, Harrison Smith is back on the Vikings and spoke to reporters about his return.Photo Credit: Imagn ImagesSupport us by supporting our sponsors!KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam Ekstrom predicts Justin Jefferson's exact stats for 2026, plus tells you why Charles Demmings will take over as the starter as his pre-season predictions continue.Photo Credit: Vincent Carchietta - Imagn ImagesSupport us by supporting our sponsors!KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam Ekstrom continues his prediction series with predictions about T.J. Hockenson and Donovan Jackson heading into 2026.Photo Credit: Matt Krohn - Imagn ImagesSupport us by supporting our sponsors!KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Minnesota Vikings could get some favorable matchups against rookie CB Brandon Cisse and first-time starting RG Jacob Monk. Photo Credit: Imagn ImagesSupport us by supporting our sponsors!KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam Ekstrom gives two players to watch closely for the Green Bay Packers on Sunday: Tucker Kraft off a knee injury, and Devonte Wyatt off a contract extension.Photo Credit: Tork Mason - Imagn ImagesSupport us by supporting our sponsors!KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Continuing with preseason predictions, Sam Ekstrom believes Myles Price is going to do something special this year, while Will Reichard will break his own Vikings FG distance record.Support us by supporting our sponsors!KalshiToday's episode is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam Ekstrom makes two big predictions on the Minnesota Vikings, including a Dallas Turner Pro Bowl season and when Harrison Smith makes his return.Photo Credit: John Jones - Imagn ImagesSupport us by supporting our sponsors!KalshiToday's episode is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use codeHIT to get $25 when you trade $25. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam Ekstrom has a surprising thought as to which rookie draft pick will get the most snaps in Week 1 vs the Green Bay Packers.Photo Credit: Imagn ImagesSupport us by supporting our sponsors!KalshiToday's episode is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use codeHIT to get $25 when you trade $25. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Now that he's been fired, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah could see half a dozen of his draft picks take the next step with big promotions on the Vikings roster.Photo Credit: Vincent Carchietta - Imagn ImagesSupport us by supporting our sponsors!KalshiToday's episode is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use codeHIT to get $25 when you trade $25. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Minnesota Vikings are counting on Blake Brandel's ability to learn the center position. Sam Ekstrom lays out the concerns, but also the signs he believes point to a strong Brandel season. Photo Credit: Raymond Carlin III - Imagn Images Support us by supporting our sponsors! Kalshi Today's episode is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use codeHIT to get $25 when you trade $25. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric Wilson was one of the best stories on the Minnesota Vikings last year, but now that he's a highly-paid starter will he back up the contract at age 32? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Minnesota Vikings brought in two offensive linemen and waived Max Brosmer and Dillon Bell the day after cuts. Sam Ekstrom explains the logic in the moves. Photo Credit: Jeffrey Becker - Imagn Images Support us by supporting our sponsors! Kalshi Today's episode is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use codeHIT to get $25 when you trade $25. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Minnesota Vikings seem to be on the verge of dealing J.J. McCarthy despite him making the initial 53-man roster, and the Los Angeles Chargers would be a sensible trade partner for the young QB. Photo Credit: Isaiah J. Downing - Imagn Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Minnesota Vikings finalized their initial 53-man roster, and there were two position battle results that surprised Sam Ekstrom! Running back Demond Claiborne won the battle over Zavier Scott, and Brett Thorson won the punting competition against veteran Johnny Hekker. Photo Credit: Imagn Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson is in a contract year, and it makes salary cap sense if this is his final year in purple. Sam Ekstrom breaks down also why Hockenson could bounce back under Kyler Murray. Photo Credit: Matt Krohn - Imagn Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mortal Minnesota Vikings enemy Sean Payton actually came out on top in the Bo Nix - J.J. McCarthy draft. That should ruin Vikings fans' days. Photo Credit: Vincent Carchietta - Imagn Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Minnesota Vikings have a bevy of veterans with expiring contracts. Nolan Teasley already extended Brian O'Neill but consider a couple more extensions in the near future. Photo Credit: Steve Roberts - Imagn Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Minnesota Vikings will decide their final roster battles after Friday night's game in Denver. Sam Ekstrom weighs in on the battles at edge between Chaz Chambliss, Tyler Batty, and Bo Richter, as well as tight end with Gavin Bartholomew, Ben Yurosek and Bryson Nesbit. Photo Credit: Kirby Lee - Imagn Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rookie draft pick Demond Claiborne has gotten a ton of looks this preseason, but Sam Ekstrom says Zavier Scott should be the Viking who wins the RB3 job. #minnesotavikings Photo Credit: Vincent Carchietta - Imagn Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's roster cutdown week for the Minnesota Vikings. Sam Ekstrom gives you his rapid-fire 53-man roster in less than five minutes. #minnesotavikings Photo Credit: Jeffrey Becker - Imagn Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Flores has had ample success with the Minnesota Vikings, but he's yet to develop a quality home-grown corner. #minnesotavikings #brianflores #cornerbacks #nfl #nflpreseason Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's been four years of talk but few results with the Minnesota Vikings run game. Is this finally the year it comes together with a healthy offensive line, Aaron Jones, and a committed play-calling approach? #minnesotavikings #aaronjones #kevinoconnell Photo Credit: Vincent Carchietta - Imagn Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

National championship winning coach Curt Cignetti coached up two current Minnesota Vikings at different colleges that are primed to contribute to the Vikings this season: Myles Price and Jacob Thomas. Hear Sam Ekstrom break down their unexpected rise. #minnesotavikings #mylesprice #jacobthomas #curtcignetti #indianahoosiers #jamesmadisondukes Photo Credit: John Jones - Imagn Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has struggled through two preseason games, has lost the QB1 competition to Kyler Murray, and may lose the QB2 competition to Carson Wentz. Sam Ekstrom breaks down McCarthy's tough preseason and his lack of trade value at this point. #minnesotavikings #jjmccarthy #nfl #football Photo Credit: Jeffrey Becker - Imagn Images 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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