# ESPN's Mike Clay joins to break down his Vikings 2026 projections

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Podcast: [Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/purple-insider-a-minnesota-vikings-and-nfl-podcast-286588)
Published: 2026-06-23T02:47:01+00:00
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Matthew Coller is joined by ESPN's Mike Clay to talk about how he's projecting Kyler Murray in 2026 and JJ McCarthy if he were to win the job. Plus, how are the Vikings going to split up the backfield with carries? How is Clay projecting the Vikings defense now that it has lost some pass rush from last year? Does he think they will hit the over 8.5 wins mark? Then after the interview, Matthew chats with Vikings fans about Clay's projections. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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