Mad Max takes the wheel in Seattle! Rookie QB Max Brosmer makes his first NFL start as the 4-7 Vikings face the 8-3 Seahawks as 11.5-point underdogs in a Sam Darnold revenge game. Darren Campbell, Dave Stefano, and our numbers guru Drew Bunting break down the chaos, the quarterback crisis, and why this might be rock-bottom… or the spark that saves 2025.
In the latest episode of Two Old Bloggers on the Vikings 1st & SKOL channel (partnered with Fans First Sports Network), the trio goes full dystopian purple apocalypse. From “Mad Max” Brosmer’s quick-release promise to J.J. McCarthy’s sudden 2026 insurance nightmare, coaching hot seats, Jalen Redmond’s breakout, and top-10 draft watch—this episode is the raw, no-filter Vikings therapy session every fan needs right now.
With playoff hopes all but mathematically dead and the most expensive potential 4-13 roster in NFL history looming, Darren, Dave, and Drew leave no stone unturned.
Here’s everything they tackled in this must episode:
- Inside The Numbers Game Preview (with Drew Bunting) – 21st all-time meeting; Seahawks lead 13-7, but Vikings won the last clash 27-24 behind Sam Darnold’s game-winner to JJ – Seattle 8-3 and “arrow up” under top-5 coach Mike Macdonald; two of their three losses are at home – Betting line: Seahawks −11.5, O/U 41.0 – Both teams are turnover machines (Vikings 21 giveaways dead last, Seahawks 20 giveaways 2nd-worst) – Drew’s three keys: Let Mad Max cook with quick throws, run the damn ball 30+ times, finally win the turnover battle – Prediction split: Seahawks favored, but Darren calls 30-27 Vikings upset
- Do the Vikings Already Need 2026 QB Insurance for J.J. McCarthy? – After six ugly starts, fans and media are asking if McCarthy’s time as the guy is over – Free-agent & trade options examined: Daniel Jones (best but likely stays in Indy), Malik Willis (young, athletic, intriguing), Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray, Mac Jones, even Kirk Cousins [cough] – Darren: “We thought McCarthy was the decade-long answer… those hopes aren’t so high anymore”
- This Week in Vikingsland – Coaching/front-office hot seat: Matt Daniels scapegoat talk (but special teams have bright spots), Wes Phillips/Josh McCown, Brian Flores possibly leaving, Chris Kuper, scouting department under fire – Jalen Redmond love-fest: leading all Vikings DL in snaps last five games, only $960K salary, future starter locked in – Young DL depth finally emerging: Jalen Redmond, Levi Drake Rodriguez & rookie Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins – 2026 draft watch: currently pick No. 12 on Tankathon; 0-6 finish could push Vikings into top-8/10 for premium talent
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If you’re a Vikings fan screaming at your TV every Sunday, Two Old Bloggers is the unapologetic, passionate, zero-BS show you’ve been missing. Darren and Dave (with Drew bringing the analytics heat) deliver the takes the mainstream shows won’t touch. Hit play, grab the tissues (or the whiskey), and remember: SKOL never dies… it just gets weirder.
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Question for the Purple Faithful:
Mad Max gets his first start tomorrow in Seattle — what’s your bold score prediction and do you actually believe the Vikings can pull the upset? Drop it in the comments! 👇
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