About this episode

The hosts preview the Vikings' preseason opener against the Giants, focusing on Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy's performances.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker preview Saturday's preseason opener at the New York Giants. Quarterback Kyler Murray should start with most of the first-team offense (sans Justin Jefferson) in New York, providing the first glimpse of what he can do in purple. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy and other young players will also get plenty of run. The crew runs through what they're watching for in preseason Week 1.

Topics covered

• Vikings
• preseason opener
• NFL
• football
• Kyler Murray
• J.J. McCarthy

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