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Lee Voss joined Dave Overlund on "Hang Up and Listen" Monday to recap the game and season-to-date. Among the topics of discussion is the lackluster pass rush, Dalvin Cook's usage, the offensive game plan, the toothless defensive line and overmatched secondary.

So, to sum up, I have missed maybe three Vikings games in the last 26 years of my life. Countless beautiful fall Sundays that could have been spent, I don't know, picking apples or something, instead spent losing hair and gaining weight watching a team I know in my heart will never, ever win the big one.

This week, Jay and Dave talk about the 2020 NFL season, the Vikings' chances this year, the Twins playoff outlook and more.

NFL teams need to cut rosters down to 53 players by 3pm (CT) Saturday. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He suggested that veteran linebacker Hardy Nickerson Jr. and veteran receiver Tajae Sharpe could be on the cut list. Jim says the Vikings are happy with 2nd year receiver Bisi Johnson, Chad Beebe and rookies Justin Jefferson, K.J. Osborn and Alexander Hollins.

This week, Jay and Dave discuss COVID's impact on the upcoming NFL and fantasy football seasons, the Twins' rotation as they head toward a playoff push, the Vikings biggest weakness heading into the season and the team's recent trade with the Jaguars.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins' philosophy is under fire on social media after he told Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast "If I die, I die."

This week, Dave and Jay talk about the boycotts, whether the leagues will finish their seasons, the Twins season so far and the outlook for the Vikings season.

The NFL season is set to kick off on September 10th, which is a little over two weeks away. At this point in a typical offseason, fans have seen multiple preseason games and are getting burnt out on constant training camp reports.

The Vikings made a decision on whether or not to allow fans at US Bank Stadium for the season's first two weeks.

Ovie and The Franchise is a weekly podcast with Dave Overlund and Jay Caldwell dedicated to the world of local, state and national sports (when they actually play). The show can be heard online and on WJON.