Podcast: Patrick Reusse on the Vikings’ flop, Sam Darnold’s future and Anthony Edwards

Host Michael Rand was joined by Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse for a look back at the weekend in Minnesota sports, which of course started with the Vikings’ disappointing 31-9 loss in Detroit.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 6, 2025 at 2:31PM
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) could not catch a pass in the 3rd quarter at Ford Field. The Detroit Lions hosted the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field, the last game of the 2024 NFL season. (Jerry Holt/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Host Michael Rand was joined by Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse for a look back at the weekend in Minnesota sports, which of course started with the Vikings’ disappointing 31-9 loss in Detroit. With home field advantage and the No. 1 seed on the line, the Vikings couldn’t cash in red zone chances on offense. Now they have to go on the road and face a Rams team that already beat them once this year.

22:00: The news isn’t much better with the Timberwolves.

34:00: The Wild, on the other hand, could be in the midst of a special season. And the mayo was flowing freely on P.J. Fleck’s head.

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Michael Rand

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Michael Rand is the Minnesota Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Minnesota Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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