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Listen: On Super Bowl hopes, an impressive win in Atlanta and irreplaceable Vikings

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the 10-2 Vikings and a fan base often difficult to sell on big-time success given the franchise's Lombardi Trophy-less history. (2:00) Rand took a very scientific poll and 70 percent of you are skeptical about realistic Super Bowl aspirations. (8:00) The 14-9 win in Atlanta didn't reveal many holes, just the thin margin for error. (18:00) We're on to Carolina. (25:00) We answer your questions on Bradford and backup QBs. (32:00) Krammer goes solo on Facebook app imperialism, Mackensie Alexander and most irreplaceable Vikings.

By Star Tribune

December 5, 2017 — 6:51pm

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