Minnesota Vikings Podcast Recap
Sean Green (@SeanTGreen) and Ryan Kramer (@KramerCentric) are talking best bets in this Minnesota Vikings preview podcast. They’re joined by Dom Cinto (@DomCinto_11) from the Golf Gambling Podcast to talk Minnesota Vikings predictions. Additionally they talk about their favorite Minnesota Vikings prop bets for 2026.
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Minnesota Vikings Preview
Few teams have as many big question marks and range of potential as the Minnesota Vikings. Start the quarterback or the guy they drafted to be the guy? Can Kevin O’Connell keep his quarterback whispering magic rolling, or will it be time to hit reset in Minneapolis? Our 32 NFL team previews keep rolling along. We’ve reached our first team from the NFC North, one of the toughest divisions in all of football. Let’s see if we can predict the Vikings’ future in this 2026 Minnesota Vikings preview.
After a stellar year in 2024 with Sam Darnold, the Vikings decided he wouldn’t cut it if they wanted to win a Super Bowl, and let him go to Seattle. Where he, well, you know. Won the Super Bowl. JJ McCarthy was finally healthy and ready to take over the starting job in Minnesota. However, NINE emerged and struggled to adjust to the NFL game. McCarthy only started two games before injuries struck again. The team turned to Carson Wentz for the next five games before McCarthy returned in Week 9. After four more starts, it was back to the sideline, this time with a concussion. Max Brosmer started a horrendous game in Week 13.
Continued Quarterback Drama
The saga wasn’t over. After two more starts, NINE once again was injured. Max Brosmer came in for the Week 17 start, and when McCarthy was hurt, yet again, in Week 18, Brosmer finished the game. Somehow, by the grace of Kevin O’Connell’s voodoo. This team finished 9-8. Imagine their record if the quarterback wasn’t made of paper? In the off-season, the team quickly signed quarterback Kyler Murray, who was released from the Arizona Cardinals. Leaving everyone to wonder who the starting quarterback will be in 2026.
The team had a few veterans retire. Safety Harrison Smith, fullback CJ Ham, and center Ryan Kelly all hung up their jerseys for a final time. The team also re-signed Carson Wentz, giving them plenty of depth at the quarterback position. This is a team once again set up for success with great coaching on both sides of the ball, and stout offensive and defensive stars. The biggest question, of course, is Murray or McCarthy? In my opinion, if this team doesn’t start Kyler Murray, they are making a grave mistake. – Cody Zeeb (@Husker_Zeeb)
Cody’s Minnesota Vikings Best Bet
Over 8.5 Wins (-105)
Kevin O’Connell won nine games last season by starting JJ McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and Max Brosmer. He restored Sam Darnold to his potential and sent him off to win a Super Bowl. Zero chance I am fading this man and his abilities. Bringing Kyler Murray in was a great move. Murray is a very solid quarterback who has been successful at this level and needed a change of scenery. Giving him Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison will be invaluable. In Kevin O’Connell, I trust, and it’s that simple. He’s hit this number in three of four seasons, even with bad quarterback play. He’ll get it done playing a third-place schedule in 2026.
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| NFC Betting Previews from SGPN | |
|---|---|
| NFC East | NFC North |
| DALLAS COWBOYS | CHICAGO BEARS |
| NEW YORK GIANTS | DETROIT LIONS |
| PHILADELPHIA EAGLES | GREEN BAY PACKERS |
| WASHINGTON COMMANDERS | MINNESOTA VIKINGS |
| NFC South | NFC West |
| ATLANTA FALCONS | ARIZONA CARDINALS |
| CAROLINA PANTHERS | LOS ANGELES RAMS |
| NEW ORLEANS SAINTS | SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS |
| TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS | SEATTLE SEAHAWKS |
| AFC Betting Previews from SGPN | |
|---|---|
| AFC EAST | AFC NORTH |
| BUFFALO BILLS | BALTIMORE RAVENS |
| MIAMI DOLPHINS | CINCINNATI BENGALS |
| NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | CLEVELAND BROWNS |
| NEW YORK JETS | PITTSBURGH STEELERS |
| AFC SOUTH | AFC WEST |
| HOUSTON TEXANS | DENVER BRONCOS |
| JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS |
| INDIANAPOLIS COLTS | LAS VEGAS RAIDERS |
| TENNESSEE TITANS | LOS ANGELES CHARGERS |
Podcast Chapters
0:00 Download the SGPN App Today!
0:48 Show Open: Training Camp & DGen Jackets
7:48 Dom Cintorino Joins: 2025 Vikings Lookback
11:56 O’Connell, the GM Firing & J.J. McCarthy
14:57 QB Battle: Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy
17:44 Defense: Offseason Losses & Caleb Banks
25:52 2026 Odds: Win Total, Division & Futures
26:41 Game-by-Game: First Half
32:56 Game-by-Game: Back Half & Final Record
42:12 Best Bets: Division, Points & Jefferson
45:05 First TD Targets: Oliver, Claiborne & Jennings
55:04 Wrap-Up & Steelers Tomorrow
56:11 Thank You for Participating in the Sports Gambling Podcast
