Paul Dehner Jr., who covers the Cincinnati Bengals for The Athletic, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about the forthcoming Minnesota Vikings and Bengals matchup. They discuss Carson Wentz, Jake Browning, the Vikings’ offense, the Bengals’ defense, Christian Darrisaw, Harrison Smith, Trey Hendrickson, Ja’Marr Chase vs. Justin Jefferson, Tee Higgins and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, hosts The Alec Lewis Show. He talks about J.J. McCarthy's ankle injury, McCarthy's performance, the offensive issues, Carson Wentz's debut, Max Brosmer and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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Jon Ledyard, who writes the Audibles & Analytics substack and who co-hosts the Read Optional podcast with Ollie Connolly, joins The Alec Lewis Show and Vikings beat writer Alec Lewis to talk about the Vikings-Falcons matchup on Sunday Night Football. They chat about J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons defense, Brian Flores and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, hosts The Alec Lewis Show. He gives his thoughts J.J. McCarthy’s debut, Brian Flores’s plan vs. Caleb Williams, Christian Darrisaw’s absence, Blake Cashman’s injury, Jordan Mason’s introduction, Kevin O’Connell’s offensive design and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic's Bears beat writer, joins Alec Lewis for a preview of the Monday Night Football game between the Vikings and Bears. Fishbain talks Caleb Williams, Jaylon Johnson's health, Ben Johnson's coaching, running backs in pass protection, the defensive line and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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Pete Bercich, the analyst for the Vikings radio network and Vikings entertainment network, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about the Week 1 game between the Vikings and Bears on "Monday Night Football." Bercich and Lewis talk about Ben Johnson versus Brian Flores, J.J. McCarthy's debut, Caleb Williams's play, the Vikings' run game and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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Cody Alexander, who writes the MatchQuarters Substack and is a former college coach and podcast host of “Let’s Talk Ball”, joins The Alec Lewis Show to give his thoughts on the Vikings’ defensive plan for 2025. They discuss Brian Flores as a coordinator. They talk about why the team would trade Harrison Phillips. They predict what might be different in 2025, and how Minnesota is going to manage its lackluster cornerbacks room with Byron Murphy Jr., Isaiah Rodgers and Jeff Okudah. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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Paul Allen, the host of 9-noon on KFAN and the voice of the Vikings, joins The Alec Lewis Show to give his thoughts on the Vikings’ initial 53-man roster. They discuss Carson Wentz, Max Brosmer and the QB room. They talk about the Vikings UDFAs who made the team. They go over the Adam Thielen trade conversation, trading Mekhi Blackmon, cornerback depth and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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