Rich Eisen: What the Vikings Showed in Improving to 5-0 on the Season | The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen reveals his takeaways from calling the Vikings Week 5 Win over Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets to improve to 5-0 on the season.
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[@CDK472]

Usually a big fan Rich, but you need to remain unbiased during the broadcast. National media continuing to glaze the Jets after decades of mediocrity is annoying as hell

[@AZCJA]

He made it tough to listen to the game.

[@drakestueven815]

Nah I thought I was the only one thinking that, he was annoying asl glazing the jets the whole time

[@geraldduncan5646]

I COULD’NT AGREE WITH YOUR OPINION ANYMORE!!

[@geraldduncan5646]

I COULD’NT AGREE WITH YOUR OPINION ANYMORE!!

[@marcphil808]

I knew during the offseason when Aaron was announced going to the Jets that it would do nothing for the Jets but everybody made thr Jets Americas team last year lol

[@laxuspoldish6165]

You could feel the bias from Rich during the broadcast. Also, whenever anything Jets was mentioned on the broadcast it was mostly about Aaron Rodgers. They have other players too Rich.

[@carldale7048]

I really like Rich, so it pains me to say it, but that Jets fandom was noticeable.

[@speed777king6]

Rich you’re awesome but please never call a jets game again

[@scruffd0g193]

Darnold can have bad games and the Vikings defense can bail him out.

[@SkolBuddy420]

It’s ok to have a bad game, he made the throws he needed to to hang on.

[@lennox21]

He made Huge Throws to set them up for points not every game is gonna be perfect or Great so I love to see them go threw adversity they know what it feels like to be pushed I am waiting for the first loss though to see how they bounce back because that's gonna be the biggest test Id love if they went undefeated but that is so rare it is going to happen eventually

[@kobe2curry4rose1]

​@SkolBuddy420 As a Vikings fan, he's definitely just here to hold down the fort till McCarthy is healthy. Sam has tried to throw the last 2 games away but defense held strong lol

[@ethananthony7419]

@@kobe2curry4rose1yeah you sound really slow

[@SkolBuddy420]

@@kobe2curry4rose1 Sam was brought in to start this year, there wasn’t going to be a competition. He was our guy from the day we signed him, and he is going to win a lot of games this year like he’s done already.

[@Asgard2208]

Vikings offense had an off day yesterday, but that D is a wrecking ball. Hard to play against with all their different looks and shifts. Overall they got it done against a good defense, something that they would likely have failed last season.

[@MarcusB-v1u]

An Eagles fan here but happy for Viking fans hope your run carries you to the NFC championship!

[@go4teeth334]

It will be a home game at the bank.

[@martinolson761]

Thank man! That's very cool of you...SKOL!

[@LittleIggy2010]

Hopefully Philly can make the playoffs this year! 👍 Kinda doubt it tho..

[@orlandoochoada2242]

Swardson was right. It's gonna be a Minnesota Vikings/Las Vegas Aces Superbowl.

[@DerrickBrown-ji4bk]

Vikings have to get by the elephant in the room before you crown them. You know who that is!

[@FloatingAlpacas]

@@DerrickBrown-ji4bkYea Goff who trembles under pressure. So scary.

[@nellietolb420]

​@@DerrickBrown-ji4bk Kirk ? No team that's lost to him has won the chip. We have to dominate that game. SKOL VIKES !

[@DerrickBrown-ji4bk]

@@nellietolb420 I was thinking the team next week. I'm a Ravens fan, but i think you run into a brick wall next week! You win that, then I take you serious!

[@kflow1379]

I love Rich but as a Vikings fan, his Jets fandom was leaking through hardcore the entire game. Why they allowed him to call the game I have no idea.

[@geraldduncan5646]

@@kflow1379 I can tell you why Eison was doing the play-by-play….. Because there wasn’t anyone else able or willing to go to England to do the game.

[@michaelprenez-isbell8672]

Don't agree at all. He was conscientious and professional, and well aware that Vikings were the better team on the field that day.

[@averygreen2244]

@@michaelprenez-isbell8672well everyone disagrees with you sooo

[@r.p.9021]

I agree, you cud tell, he was subtle about it but you could tell. Reference Jets having a comeback when it was 17-0, when it got close, he was more animated when the Jets had the ball. Wasn’t so much on Van Ginkels pick six.

[@supafretflips]

100

[@davidnelson6874]

I think Darnold was a bit banged up. It’s great to have a week off.

[@minisportscards]

and now Aaron Jones is banged up too, so a week off is definitely needed

[@martinolson761]

Been a Vikes fan since 1969....while it is fun to see them preform well, It is also very nerve-racking. One of my catch phrases is "The Vikings will always disappoint you"...we've had so much heart break...This team feels different tho..."something going on!" SKOL!

[@ericwiese7479]

Yes we have had disappointment…..Damn you Gary Anderson ! 😅

[@butteryflakycrust4864]

There is a level of confidence and carefreeness to them that feels different than years past. Maybe KOC is on to something

[@jamiedorsey4167]

Agreed, this team does feel different. But I'm also constantly waiting for the bottom to drop out...

[@ericwiese7479]

@@jamiedorsey4167 same here.

[@ProvidenceWoodcraft]

Not sure if a fan of a team should be commentating on the official broadcast. Radio hosts sure, but maybe not the regular season NFL broadcast lol.

[@alexp123e]

Yeah, you wouldn’t have even known he was a Jets fan. I did think it was weird too tho.

[@skoolynugenator1802]

My observation from watching the Vikings all year because they are my team is that the offense was bad ever since Jones and Darnold got hurt. And let’s not forget how damn good that Jets defense is.

[@cronoesify]

and they still won. so. hey look guys, look what happens when sam doesnt look good and they lose their running game....oh, they still won? might be legit.

[@kflow1379]

Their 2 starting corners are the best tandem i've seen in years. They're so good

[@MrLongLoveTheworld-d9g]

That jets defense is smashmouth and their corners are grabby but legit. I hope Minnesota can find a way to grab DJ Reed. That guy reminded me of Antoine Winfield Sr yesterday.

[@shizenatoryt2203]

I’m on board that rich was insanely biased during the call and never talked about what the vikings were doing. But it was the entire NFL network because even at halftime they never even mentioned the vikings.

[@LakerFan]

Vikings fan here, don’t care that Rich’s bias showed on broadcast. Felt more like he was rooting for the team behind to make the game interesting than anything. I made jokes about it watching with my dad obviously, but is it really that serious to care that he’s showing slight bias toward his team? 😂

[@tacticalmanagerbabymommaak5825]

Hey a fellow vikings and lakers fan!!

[@CertifiedSupplyChainPro]

Rich doing play-by-play is like Joe Rogan doing comedy. Stick to the dayjob!

[@Dommymarano]

You’re not very smart are you? Rogan cut his career on stand up comedy. Have you seen it back then or now? He’s hilarious.

[@geraldduncan5646]

@@CertifiedSupplyChainPro I totally agree! Either do just “color commentary”, or just as you said, stick with his day job.

[@Jaylovescars]

There's a chance that no one outside Rogan's family would know his name if not for comedy. You sound like a 19 year old that only knows Joe from his podcast not realizing his origins. 😂

[@Ken_Scaletta]

The offense struggled in the 2nd half after Aaron Jones was knocked out of the game and Darnold got banged up. I think that was probably affecting his throws, but two weeks in a row now, he made the throws when he needed to to salt away the games. It's a good sign for the Purple that they can lose their RB1 and have an off day against one of the league's best defenses but still come out with a W because of the defense and the offense making the plays that it really needed. Credit to Reichart too. He hasn't missed a FG or PAT yet this season. the guy is rock solid. Vikings fans aren't used to that. For us, even the PAT has usually been an adventure for the last few years. I know how the football gods work, though. They live to kick Vikings fans in the nuts. Gary Anderson never missed a FG in the regular season, then shanked the one that would have sent them to the Superbowl.

[@QuesT23]

The bias was annoying but still a hard fought defensive game from both sides. A wins a win tho. SKOL!

[@bryankingery1944]

Thanks Rich for your unbelievably biased play by play call of the Jets game. By the way, the Vikings also played in the same game.

[@MNWILD43]

Listen, I'm a lifetime 58 year old Minnesotan, and Vikes fan. I thought Rich did great, I wasn't offended by him, he's one of my favorites.

[@deanmortenson8837]

Rich you need to quit being biased during the broadcast... just sayin

[@loweschannel172]

Yes , so awful!! I was mute our TV

[@V3x0r]

Vikings and the Commanders as the 1 and 2 seeds would make me lmao. Go Vikes! Vikings playing literally 2 games in a one month span is wild.

[@wilhoroshak6253]

RedSkins*

[@scannerooni]

​@@wilhoroshak6253Washington Football Team**

[@sallymurphy8879]

I watched the whole game and wasn’t bothered by the fact that Rich is a Jets fan. If you don’t have a favorite team, you probably aren’t a real football fan.

[@JimBlueFitness]

I wasn't bothered either. I watched the game and I'm no Eisen fan, but I didn't hear any of the terrible bias I've been reading about on these threads. It wasn't a "great" broadcast team, but it seemed fine to me. I wish I could've gotten Paul Allen's call here in Texas. 🙂🏈

[@briangeary7684]

Couldn’t agree more, the first 8 were supposed to be the death nail. If somehow they beat Detroit at home which will be a close game, they are sledding a nice path towards the playoffs and an upper seed. Long ways to go but dang, two months ago I saw a few season projections with 3-4 wins total????

[@robe2504]

Sam is only 5 weeks in to this scheme, and playing with these playmakers, as are 12 defensive players on the defensive rotation. Everyone expects Kirk and the rookie QBs and their teams to improve as the season progresses. I think the Vikes have as much opportunity to improve as anyone, maybe more. If the Vikes are 5-0 quite possibly playing at their floor, what does their ceiling look like?

[@forealpat397]

The VIKINGS defense won that game. Vikings' dc did a awesome job.

[@kriskal421]

Terrible broadcasting, its not your podcast man, its national tv and nfl network, its basic broadcasting etiquette to not be biased

[@AlfredoAponte]

What if this ends like 1998, Vikings blowing up opponents and the Falcons discovering their new identity… both converging in the NFC finals. What a story.

[@SeanIgo]

The 98 team didn't have a defense anywhere near this good

[@kflow1379]

I think there's better odds of it ending like 2016. Go 6-0 and miss the playoffs.

[@WolframeHDX]

​@@kflow1379 Go back and look at that 2016 roster and how they won those first 6, and you'll understand why the comparison is stupid.

[@DerrickBrown-ji4bk]

Except the Lions are in the way and they are going to shut that mindless chatter down! Can't wait!

[@LucasHartley910]

@@kflow1379they didn’t start 6-0, they started 5-0 in 2016. 6-0 was 2003.

[@ACMEpowersports]

They will get the offense figured out. Still missing a TE.

[@skoolynugenator1802]

It’s was bad after Jones and Darnold got hurt.

[@skoolynugenator1802]

Not worried at all.

[@Asgard2208]

Hockenson is 2 or 3 weeks away, and he'll add a much needed outlet up the middle.

[@trillwilltitus]

The only credit we get in all of youtube ❤

[@thunderstormvideos6460]

I'm a Vikings fan of 50+ years. I'm still cautiously optimistic, but I never want to get too far ahead of myself. 50 years of disappointments will do that to you. BUT, Just one!! Just one!!

[@georgemaxim2362]

The vikings offense has still been missing there best tightend hockinson....he will be back fir the lions too....they get just that much better

[@LittleIggy2010]

Vikings clearly Super Bowl favorites 🏆

[@TallgrassMeander]

As a Vikings fan, the divisional games are the only ones left I'm even slightly concerned about. Also as a Vikings fan, I realize how much I may end up regretting that statement😅

[@erikamundson2507]

Rich blew the broadcast

[@octaviomarquez1361]

Rich, we have only one month into the season, 2 if you count Pre-Season maybe 2 at the most!!!

[@leekslounge]

Jets getting exactly what they deserve with Rodgers. As is Rich and the rest of the Rodgers kneepad brigade.

[@tylerboike7777]

The broadcast was terrible. Who every controlled the replay playback was clueless to what a no huddle offense is

[@bobbray9666]

Maybe British labor unions took control of the broadcast camera work/replays because it's their land thus their labor.

[@rowdyharger2799]

Darnold took a rib shot fairly early in the game. Anyone try throwing or play any other sport with sore ribs

[@LARRY113Z]

Unprofessional. Watching that game was amateur hour for the production team across the board. Starting with you Rich. Sad.

[@alexanderthorbus4908]

As a Vikings fan. Im ecstatic over 5-0. But im so scared to put my hope and feelings into this team. Still scared

[@Oz4k789]

We could have done better 1st half deep in jets zone. We went for it on a 4th down, and we got shut down. KOC should have kicked a field goal. Then we get a penalty on trying to block a punt. We gave the ball back Rodgers. He almost came back and tied us. The vikings need to play smart and clean those penalties. SKOL

[@opvikes7599]

Thank you Rich for begin fair and unbiased. Love your show.

[@womenandsonDad]

Baltimore is an exciting offense. But you can't have a these gun fights every Sunday. Ravens gave up five TD passes. Cowher said your weakness will decide how you do do in the playoffs. Not being able to slow down good QBs is a pretty glaring weakness. Vikings seem to have a stout defense.

[@brookshanes23]

"Why not them?" when the "why" is boldface, he still asks "why not"

[@briandickson3726]

What’s scary about the Vikings is they haven’t even played a good game yet. They only play good football for 1-2 quarters. Eventually that won’t be enough to win if they can’t change that.

[@charlesbird2020]

How you get sunburned in England?

[@wb6162]

Definitely putting on the purple shades here but it we can beat the Lions there is a very real possibility the team could be undefeated when we run into Cousins and the Falcons.

[@Amy-wh9dz]

Vikings fan here -- I thought Rich did a good job with the broadcast. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@mikewootson2085]

Nfl started at 9 in london then ended at 1 in the morning what a weird week lol

[@MrCook-dz6gj]

Comments worried about Rich and his bias like he hasn't expressed his love for the Jets. He's a fan, deal with it.

[@ryanschultz4119]

The reaction from a large portion of the mainstream media to Darnold having a bad 2nd half. Is more a reflection of them than it is an indictment of Sam. Mahomes, Lamar, Allen, Stroud, & other elite QBs have had multiple bad games. Yet they are allowed to have off games, and Darnold is not?! The Jets defense is legit. And they might have the best secondary in the league. The other team is full of paid professionals, too. But feel free to keep doubting the Minnesota Vikings...

[@skolvikings354]

Hockenson coming back. SKOL !!

[@LesterJuniorJohnson]

You suck massive cod at play by play rich please turn it down next time they ask, and stop being so biased I’m not a fan of either teams and could tell your rooting for the jets

[@hwnfrd]

As bad as the Vikings played and still managed to win, I'm happy witht that. Times are changing and the media has to accept the changes instead of hanging on to the hypes of the past.

[@cateskategaymer817]

Yet you told you were a Jets fan and without telling us you were a Jets fan…. It was terrible. You talked Jets the whole game though. Sad

[@franklinshriver8441]

Why not them? Sam Darnold..hes still learning how to be good.

[@Wolves2324]

please stop calling games. you guys were awful.

[@majgi]

Really was a love fest for Rodger’s from the media yesterday. Fn joke.

[@ugotmossed84]

Biased or not his play-by-play is brutally bad.

[@andyhowat4624]

To bad JJM is out. Could of used him.

[@kevinkarsnia109]

Rich like ya bud but your bias showed during the game even if you didn’t do it on purpose.

[@jamesswanson4391]

Felt for Rich when Rodgers went down yesterday. Way to keep it together!

[@IceCubE4425]

WORST COMMENTARY in a game I've ever heard. Glazing Rodgers , yet leave out excellent CBs Jets replays

[@KaramelKing07]

Congrats on the most biased broadcast I've ever heard,.

[@michaelprenez-isbell8672]

Rich Eisen, a Jets fan, was conscientious and professional calling the game, and well aware that Vikings were the better team on the field that day. All his critics on this video have more to learn from him than he has to learn from them.

[@jeffyfielding3360]

Horrible bias towards the Jets and Rodgers. I had to turn the volume off and put music on.

[@louissoto3056]

Rich, you again got carried away with you ego, the Vikes have not really been tested against the better teams, too early in the season, it is embarrassing watching guys staying around too long so Rodgers now really looks old

[@tacticalmanagerbabymommaak5825]

Wtf are you talking about goof. Every team that the vikings have faced have been .500 or better. The first 3 teams were undefeated. Even though the first game everyone is 0-0. They beat the 9ers and yes without cmc but they beat them last year with him. Beat the texans who are 4-1 and beat the packers who are 3-2 in green bay. And winning yesterday in a neutral site. Cmon 😂