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Monday night features a unique coaching matchup between Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams and Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings. This resulted in former NFL coach Jay Gruden providing his thoughts on the matchup. “So Sean McVay Vs Kevin O’Connell tonight,” Gruden posted on X, formerly Twitter. “I hired em both. Bet I […]

A “players coach” is something of a rarity in the modern NFL, but it appears that Minnesota Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell has met the criteria. The Vikings reached the NFC playoffs for the second time since O’Connell took over as head coach in 2022. Veteran cornerback Shaq Griffin sees clear similarities between O’Connell’s ability as a […]

With the Wild Card Weekend kicking off on Saturday, Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning joined Kevin Clark on This Is Football to discuss the coaches leading each team in the postseason. To reach the playoffs, a team must be well-coached. And when asked which coach Manning would’ve liked to be coached by, he didn’t […]

Following the vicious fires in the Los Angeles, CA, region that caused this Wild Card game to relocate, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell had a heartfelt message for Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams before their playoff matchup, per ESPN. “There’s really no words you can say other than you’re thinking about them, […]

The Minnesota Vikings have made a lot of moves in the week leading up to their Wild Card matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, particularly at quarterback. Before the team finalizes its depth chart, head coach Kevin O’Connell teased Daniel Jones potentially leaping over Nick Mullens to serve as Sam Darnold’s backup. O’Connell was asked […]

When the Los Angeles Rams decided to take their foot off the proverbial gas in Week 18 to rest their starters ahead of the playoffs, it left fans with one major takeaway: LA must have been okay with playing against the Minnesota Vikings or the Detroit Lions in the Wildcard Round. On paper, the idea […]

After taking losses in their final games of the season, the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings are gearing up for Week 8 Part Two during Super Wildcard Weekend, a winner-takes-all battle to advance in the NFL playoffs. Soon, fans will see if the Vikings can right their wrongs from back in November, proving that […]

The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for a critical Wild Card clash against the Los Angeles Rams. The pressure is immense for a team that has consistently shown potential but is still striving to get over the hump and translate that promise into playoff success. With star players ready to step up on the big stage […]

The Minnesota Vikings fell flat on their faces during their biggest game of the season on Sunday night in Detroit. Kevin O’Connell’s squad fell 31-9 to the Detroit Lions, surrendering the NFC’s No. 1 seed and setting up a Wild Card Weekend matchup with the Los Angeles Rams at Sofi Stadium. The loss snapped a […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the best stories in the NFL throughout the 2024 season. Minnesota finished the regular season with a 14-3 record, which is better than anyone imagined before the start of the season. Unfortunately, the Vikings suffered a crushing 31-9 loss on Sunday Night Football in a game where everything […]

The Minnesota Vikings entered Week 18 eager to solidify their playoff standing. However, their aspirations were crushed in a lackluster 31-9 defeat to the Detroit Lions. This game was more than just a disappointing loss. It starkly exposed the team’s weaknesses and raised critical concerns about their playoff readiness. As the Lions reveled in their […]

The Detroit Lions are once again the kings of the NFC North Division, clinching their second consecutive division title with Sunday night’s 31-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings inside what was truly an electric atmosphere inside Ford Field. Quarterback Jared Goff completed 27 of 33 passes for 231 yards and a touchdown, while also overcoming […]

It wouldn’t seem like Kevin O’Connell would be in the running for any coaching vacancies this offseason or even in the foreseeable future, but according to a Jay Glazer report, the Minnesota Vikings coach has drawn a lot of interest around the league and is a “surprise” candidate for some jobs. Since taking over as […]

To call this a massive matchup would be an understatement. The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings play in Week 18 for all the marbles in the NFC. Both teams come into this matchup at 14-2 and both teams are locked into the playoffs, but there are massive implications on the line as far as playoff […]

With the Minnesota Vikings holding a 14-2 record, they could secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC on Sunday Night Football against the Detroit Lions. With tame expectations coming into 2024, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell had one moment during the offseason where he knew they could contend for a Super Bowl, as mentioned […]

When the Minnesota Vikings signed Sam Darnold earlier this year, it was to serve as a bridge quarterback to whichever player the team landed in the 2024 NFL draft. Now sure, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah surely had some preferences as to who he would like to end up with, maybe Michael Pennix, maybe JJ McCarthy, […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold gave an eye-opening reaction to his team’s massive win against the Green Bay Packers. Head coach Kevin O’Connell’s team has been one of the best stories this year. At the forefront of this franchise’s 14-2 season is a quarterback who has been labeled a bust for most of his career. […]

The Minnesota Vikings noticeably needed to operate without running back Aaron Jones towards the end. Jones left late during the Vikings’ 27-25 win over the rival Green Bay Packers Sunday. Jones, facing his former team, never returned. Turned out that was a Kevin O’Connell head coaching decision, per NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. “Vikings coach […]

This is undoubtedly the top NFL game in the penultimate weekend of the season, as these two NFC North powerhouses meet at U.S. Bank Stadium. Ahead of the Green Bay Packers-Minnesota Vikings Week 17 game, we will be making our Vikings predictions. The Vikings (13-2) have had a brilliant season and come into this game […]

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16 27-24. Justin Jefferson was dominant, hauling in 10 catches for 144 yards and two touchdowns. His first score put his team up 14-7 in the first half, and he hit his traditional Griddy touchdown dance. But he was looking at Devon Witherspoon when he danced, […]

After the Minnesota Vikings pulled off a gritty win against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16, head coach Kevin O’Connell was at the center of the final minutes. His headset mysteriously stopped working, and quarterback Sam Darnold ran over to the sideline and asked for the call. Luckily for Minnesota, they secured a Justin Jefferson […]

After selecting JJ McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, had you told Minnesota Vikings fans that it would be Sam Darnold leading the team into the final weeks of the season, they would’ve likely assumed that something had gone terribly wrong. In reality, losing McCarthy to a torn meniscus over […]

The Minnesota Vikings have slowly grown from one of the best stories in the NFL this season into a team that feels like it can truly compete for an NFC Championship and a Super Bowl. The Vikings improved to 13-2 on Sunday with another nail biting win, this time over the Seattle Seahawks 27-24. With […]

The Minnesota Vikings keep on finding ways to win and continue their unbeaten streak. On Sunday, quarterback Sam Darnold and wide receiver Justin Jefferson connected on an incredible touchdown that gave Minnesota the lead for good in what turned out to be a 27-24 win against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle. Not […]

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Seattle Seahawks 30-27 in Week 16. It marks Minnesota’s 13th win as they maintain their own destiny in the NFC one-seed race. They had low expectations coming into the season and they dropped even lower when JJ McCarthy suffered a knee injury. The rookie quarterback says that Kevin O’Connell should […]

The Minnesota Vikings were an afterthought at the start of the NFL season, and many observers looked at head coach Kevin O’Connell’s team as a likely last-place finisher in the NFC North. The situation has changed dramatically with two weeks remaining in the regular season. The Vikings have reeled off eight straight victories and if […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been chasing the Detroit Lions in the NFC North for the majority of the season. Head coach Kevin O’Connell’s team got some excellent news in Week 15 when the Lions finally saw their 11-game winning streak come to an end when they dropped a 48-42 decision to the explosive Buffalo Bills. […]

The Minnesota Vikings have provided one of the most surprising seasons in their history. Selected by many observers to finish in last place in the NFC North before the start of the season, the Vikings have played stellar football and head into the final three weeks of the regular season with a 12-2 record. They […]

The Minnesota Vikings enter Monday Night Football with an 11-2 record and can tie the Detroit Lions for the NFC North lead. It is among the most surprising results of the season, as Sam Darnold and Minnesota have already clinched a playoff spot. They also picked up Daniel Jones when he was cut by the […]

Coming into the 2024 season, all Minnesota Vikings fans could’ve hoped for was that the after moving on from 35-year-old Kirk Cousins in the offseason, the franchise had found their quarterback of the future. That guy was supposed to be JJ McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and a National Champion […]

The Minnesota Vikings were pushed to the limit in their first meeting with the Chicago Bears as they gave away a late lead and were forced to beat Chicago 30-27 in overtime. Head coach Kevin O’Connell and his team has designs on winning the NFC North title, and that means they should be able to […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been labeled as one of the top surprises throughout the 2024 NFL season. They faced a daunting schedule at the start of the year, and it appeared that this was a team in transition that had a very good chance of losing four of its first five games. But instead of […]

The Minnesota Vikings remain one of the hottest teams in the NFL as they won their sixth game in a row and defeated the Atlanta Falcons 42-21. The game marked the return of Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins to U.S. Bank Stadium. Cousins had been the quarterback for the Vikings (11-2) for six seasons before they […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been able to avoid major injuries throughout the majority of the season, and that trend may continue with cornerback Stephon Gilmore. He had to leave the Week 13 game against the Arizona Cardinals with a hamstring injury and did not return to the game. Minnesota #Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell said CB […]

As the Minnesota Vikings look to make a playoff push, the team brought in Daniel Jones for some extra quarterback depth. Head coach Kevin O’Connell explained the signing and what Jones adds to the roster. Overall, his addition will give Minnesota other choice at QB when they consider their short, and long-term options. Furthermore, O’Connell […]

Minnesota Vikings receiver Jordan Addison admitted a nervous moment in Sunday’s win, and head coach Kevin O’Connell raised eyebrows with his comments about Daniel Jones. And the narrow victory over the Bears doesn’t prove the Vikings are in trouble come playoff time. Close games happen all the time in the NFL. Even when teams are […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a superb start to the 2024 season. The Vikings improved their record to 9-2 with their thrilling overtime win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Still, Minnesota’s success is not stopping them from keeping tabs on other team developments. Kevin O’Connell shared his thoughts on Daniel Jones’s situation with the […]

The Chicago Bears have not had the 2024 season that they originally imagined. Chicago is 4-7 heading into Week 13 and is in the basement of the NFC North division standings. The Bears had a chance to get off the mat in Week 12, but fell just short against the Vikings in overtime. Vikings head […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold gutted through the end of Sunday’s dramatic 30-27 overtime victory against the Chicago Bears, returning to the field after briefly leaving with a foot injury in the fourth quarter. His head coach, Kevin O’Connell, used a simple system to see how he was feeling. “When Darnold went back in, O’Connell […]