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Ty & Bob Pod S5 E2: What makes this Minnesota Vikings defense so damn ruthless?

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Go Long Podcast
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Sep 23, 2026
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Summary

This Vikings-Bears game at Soldier Field was everything everyone should love about football — hard hitting, inclement weather, every inch was earned. Here on the Ty & Bob Pod, we dissect it all. Two games in, the Minnesota Vikings should be feeling damn good about themselves, too. Brian Flores has his unit hunting , and the defensive coordinator is armed with an ascending star in edge rusher Dallas Turner. So, what makes this blitz-happy Vikings defense unlike any other? McGinn has studied the film (as only he can) and I’ve spent some time around the personalities who make this defense go. We discuss in full this episode. Meanwhile, what a whirlwind of emotions in Chicago. After torching Carolina for 59 points, Ben Johnson’s crew was held to a mere field goal in its home opener. Quarterback Caleb Williams writhed in pain one moment — this looked (and sounded) like a season-ender. Testing has revealed a week-to-week hamstring injury. When should the quarterback return to action? Case Keenum may be the man under center on Monday Night Football vs. Philadelphia as Tyson Bagent works through the concussion protocol. One major difference between these two teams: linebacker play. Blake Cashman and Eric Wilson are humming for the Vikes. Elsewhere, the Green Bay Packers survived the wretched swamps of New Jersey. It was ugly. It was win. Javon Bullard is bringing his words to life and Lukas Van Ness had his best game as a pro. But, goodness, what about that offense? The Zach Bako-Bewele injury is a killer up front. Finally, it was a miserable night in Orchard Park, NY for the Detroit Lions. There are holes throughout Dan Campbell’s defense. How will the head coach adjust on the fly? Stick around for a “McGinn Memory” looking back to a 1981 Packers trip to Shea Stadium. We’ve g…