The J.J. McCarthy era in Minnesota is officially over.

Chris Schad and Adam Patrick break down the Minnesota Vikings’ decision to trade McCarthy to the New York Giants, what went wrong during his time in Minnesota, and how much blame belongs on McCarthy, Kevin O’Connell, and the Vikings organization.

Plus, they look ahead to what’s next at quarterback and preview Minnesota’s Week 4 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

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Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Dallas Turner is off to a dominant start, but can he keep it going against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Chris Schad is joined by FanSided’s Josh Hill to preview the Vikings’ Week 3 matchup against the Bucs, discuss Turner’s huge test against Tristan Wirfs, Kyler Murray’s return to the starting lineup, and what Minnesota needs to do to improve to 3-0.

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Kyler Murray is officially back as QB1 for the Minnesota Vikings. Chris Schad and Adam Patrick discuss Murray’s return, Minnesota’s dominant defensive performance against the Chicago Bears, Dallas Turner’s breakout start, and whether the 2-0 Vikings have an early advantage in the NFC North.

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Jordan Mason is headed to injured reserve, changing the outlook for the Minnesota Vikings ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Chicago Bears.

The Viking Age's Chris Schad is joined by Bear Goggles On's Anthony Miller to discuss Mason’s injury, the Carson Wentz and Kyler Murray situation, Brian Flores vs. Ben Johnson, and preview Vikings-Bears.

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Chris Schad and Adam Patrick break down the Minnesota Vikings’ wild Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers, including Carson Wentz stepping up in relief, the latest on Kyler Murray, the Packers’ complaints about the officiating, and the biggest takeaways from the victory.

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Harrison Smith is back for his 15th season with the Minnesota Vikings!

Chris Schad and Adam Patrick discuss what his return means for the defense, the latest on J.J. McCarthy, and preview Minnesota’s Week 1 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

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The Viking Age's Chris Schad and FanSided Lead NFL Editor Adam Patrick break down the latest drama surrounding J.J. McCarthy and what it means for his future with the Minnesota Vikings.

Plus, they share their biggest takeaways and concerns from the Vikings’ finalized 53-man roster, including questions about the offensive line, roster depth, Harrison Smith, and more.

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Wide Left's Arif Hasan joins TVA's Chris Schad on The Viking Age Podcast to break down Kyler Murray’s preseason debut with the Minnesota Vikings and what Minnesota can realistically expect from its new QB1.

Plus, Chris and Arif discuss JJ McCarthy’s struggles and future, the Jamal Adams injury, Minnesota’s revamped running game, and other takeaways from the Vikings’ preseason opener.

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Vikings Choose Kyler Murray. What It Means for JJ McCarthy

The Viking Age's Chris Schad and Adam Patrick break down the decision made by the Minnesota Vikings to choose Kyler Murray as QB1 and what it means for JJ McCarthy’s future in Minnesota.

Plus, they discuss some of Kevin O’Connell’s recent comments, the Wilfs’ expectations, their biggest takeaways from all the latest at Vikings training camp, and what to keep an eye on this Saturday when Minnesota begins its preseason on the road against the New York Giants.

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The Vikings’ QB Competition Might Already Be Over

The Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback competition is heating up at training camp. TVA's Adam Patrick and Chris Schad break down Kyler Murray’s strong start, what the first-team reps are telling us, where J.J. McCarthy stands, and whether the Vikings’ QB battle might already be taking shape.

Plus, they discuss other standouts and storylines from Vikings training camp and what to watch as the preseason approaches.

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TVA's Chris Schad and guest Nick Marty break down everything Minnesota Vikings fans need to know as training camp officially begins.

They discuss the Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy quarterback battle, the biggest storylines to watch, expectations for Kevin O'Connell's offense, concerns about the offensive and defensive lines, Harrison Smith's future, and much more as the Vikings prepare for the 2026 season.

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