COVID cost Vikings a shot at the playoffs + Reacting to Antonio Brown & reflecting on the life and influence of John Madden

Patrick Peterson and Bryant McFadden chop it up on the Vikings and the NFL. First, Pat remarks on the Vikings being eliminated from the postseason and feeling outmanned vs. the Packers in Week 17. Did COVID hurt Minnesota's playoff chances in 2021? P2 also breaks down the team's decision to start Sean Mannion over 3rd-round pick Kellen Mond. Where did things go awry vs. the Packers? Pat P also breaks down Week 18 and his desire to get his first interception of the season in the final week. BMac then offers his pick for the game. Lots to talk about in Around the League, as the guys react to Antonio Brown's outburst on Sunday. They also reflect on the life, career and influence of John Madden. Do players of this generation love football less? Our DBs discuss. Finally, All Things Covered Awards which take a turn this week! 'All Things Covered' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  You can listen to All Things Covered on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the All Things Covered podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the All Things Covered podcast." Visit the All Things Covered YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/allthingscovered Visit the CBS Sports Store to buy All Things Covered merch: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/all-things-covered Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AllThingsCoveredPod Follow Pat on Instagram and Twitter Follow BMac on Instagram and Twitter Follow All Things Covered on Instagram and Twitter Produced by: @E_DeBerardinis For more NFL coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices