Evaluating the Minnesota Vikings and Upcoming Jets Matchup — In this episode of 'Two Old Bloggers', hosts Dave and Darren discuss the Minnesota Vikings' impressive season so far and their forthcoming game against the New York Jets. They delve into three main themes: the Vikings' success in acquiring impactful free agents, a comparison of the current team to past seasons, and a preview of their game against the Jets in London. Key topics include the effectiveness of recent signings such as Jonathan Grenard and Aaron Jones, the team's improved defense under coach Brian Flores, the Vikings' more dominant performance compared to 2022, and the possible strategies against Jets QB Aaron Rodgers. They highlight the importance of the Vikings' running game, the impact of Aaron Rodgers, and the need for strategic defense. The hosts also discuss the team’s overall motivation, leadership, and the goal to maintain their undefeated record, predicting a Vikings victory. 00:00 Introduction and Weekly Themes Overview 02:00 Free Agency: The Retrospective 14:50 This Week in Vikings Land 20:09 Kirk Cousins vs. Sam Darnold: A Comparison 29:32 Kevin O'Connell's Aggressive Coaching Philosophy 33:31 Game Preview: Vikings in London 34:14 Vikings vs. Jets: Team Comparison 36:52 Key Players to Watch 41:58 Defensive Strategies and Matchups 45:17 Predictions and Final Thoughts 56:58 Game Day Plans and Closing Remarks Fan With Us! We have your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst the Two Old Bloggers, Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave @Luft_Krigare. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and with our podcast partner Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and Fans First Sports Network’s NFL feed @FFSN_NFL where you get sports takes for the fan, from the fan! ________________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/xkEwLcmLgx4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices