In the latest fire-filled episode of Two Old Bloggers on Vikings 1st & SKOL, Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano don’t hold back on why Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s massive 2025 offseason spending spree — Jonathan Allen, Javon Hargrave, Will Fries, Ryan Kelly and more — looks like a bust through ten games (or at least not what was expected), why benching J.J. McCarthy for Max Brosmer is a terrible idea, and how the suddenly healthy offensive line and a waking-up Dallas Turner give Minnesota faint hope. Then Drew Bunting storms in for the always-electric “Inside The Numbers” preview of the 130th Border Battle at Lambeau Field this Sunday (1:00 PM ET, FOX). If you bleed purple and need unfiltered takes before the biggest game of the year, this episode is pure SKOL therapy.
From honest roster grades to defending the young QB through the turnover storm to full-blown Packers hate, Darren, Dave, and Drew deliver the no-BS analysis Vikings fans crave — plus a spicy 24-20 upset prediction that has the cheeseheads sweating.
Detailed Episode Recap – Key Points
- Lightning Hasn’t Struck Twice: Kwesi’s 2025 class graded — Ryan Kelly (injury fail), Will Fries (average so far but trending up), Jonathan Allen & Javon Hargrave (solid upgrades on the interior but not game-changers), Isaiah Rodgers (meh, hot and not), Eric Wilson (best value), Carson Wentz (underwhelmed), plus trades: Sam Howell (bust), Adam Thielen (zero impact), Jordan Mason (lone win).
- Don’t Bench McCarthy: Darren & Dave emphatically say NO to the Max Brosmer calls — the rookie needs these painful reps; playoffs are a long shot anyway.
- Offensive line finally healthy: Last three games = 5.4 yds/carry, only one sack in two weeks. Ryan Kelly cleared with guardian cap — first time all five projected starters could play together vs Green Bay.
- Dallas Turner is waking up: Back-to-back 70+ PFF grades, best game as a Viking vs Bears — the 2024 first-rounder is starting to look the part at age 22.
- NFLPA report cards drama: Vikings still No. 1 or 2 every year — a massive recruiting tool the Wilfs love and cheap owners hate.
- Inside The Numbers with Drew Bunting (HATE WEEK edition): – Packers favored by 6.5, O/U 41.5 – Green Bay WR room decimated (Doubs, Watson, Golden limited; Wicks & Williams DNP; Reed on IR) – Josh Jacobs & Quay Walker banged up – Keys: McCarthy must protect the ball, win TOP by 8+ min, 150+ rush yards, force Love to beat us with practice-squad WRs – Spicy take: Fake punt success + Jordan Addison owns Lambeau again → Vikings 24, Packers 20
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This episode is peak Two Old Bloggers: brutally honest about what’s gone wrong in 2025 while still finding reasons to believe a Lambeau upset isn’t impossible. Darren, Dave, and Drew remind us why we keep coming back every week — unfiltered Purple passion with zero sugarcoating. Head to Vikings 1st & SKOL on YouTube, smash that subscribe button, and join the best Vikings community on the planet.
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