Kevin O'Connell, Vikings

Why the Vikings gave head coach Kevin O’Connell a game ball
Just before the Vikings started packing up, right tackle Brian O’Neill took the floor, flipping a game ball to O’Connell to recognize him becoming the only head coach in franchise history to win at least 13 games more that once. The locker room erupted and appropriately mobbed their leader in celebration.
J.J. McCarthy campaigns for Kevin O'Connell to win Coach of the Year
Kevin O'Connell has taken the Minnesota Vikings to new heights this season. Most analysts predicted the Vikings to be one of the worst teams in the NFC this season and even a few had Minnesota picking first overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Vikings' Kevin O’Connell makes his pick for NFL Coach of the Year
If he can't vote for himself, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell says he would support Lions' Dan Campbell for Coach of the Year
Watch: Kevin O’Connell’s Monday press conference after Seattle win
Following the Minnesota Vikings’ victory over the Seattle Seahawks, head coach Kevin O’Connell addressed the media Monday morning in Eagan, providing updates on key players, discussing his team’s performance,
NFL News: JJ McCarthy says Kevin O'Connell deserves coach of the award
The Minnesota Vikings are looking to become champions of their division as they have already won 8 consecutive NFL games. Given this brilliant performance, JJ McCarthy believes Kevin O'Connell deserves the coach of the year award.
Kevin O’Connell’s headset went out as Sam Darnold led Vikings’ game-winning drive
As Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold led his game-winning drive on Sunday in Seattle, he couldn't hear the voice of coach Kevin ...
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell calls out 'curious' headset failure at crucial time
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell was dumbfounded about why his headset stopped working on a crucial fourth down.
Watch: Kevin O'Connell gives post-victory speech, gets game ball of his own
For the eighth consecutive week and the 13th time in 15 tries this season, Kevin O'Connell got to stand in front of his team ...
Vikings thrive under coach of year favorite O’Connell, a relatable state for Packers with LaFleur
The Minnesota Vikings have obliterated even the most optimistic of external predictions for this transitional season with a ...
Charley Walters: Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell is going to strike it rich
After three seasons, the Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell, just 39 years old, has proven he’s a superb NFL head coach. When his ...
Kevin O'Connell sheds light on key injuried for the Vikings
The Vikings were down a pair of key defensive pieces on Sunday when Minnesota marched into Seattle to play the Seahawks.
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell leans on unlikely source for guidance: Hall of Famer Bill Cowher
The Vikings coach has gotten guidance from the Hall of Famer who calls O'Connell "one of the best leaders in the National ...
Fiery Kevin O'Connell in postgame locker room: 'We are gifted absolutely nothing'
The Vikings picked up their 12th win of the season on Monday night against the Bears, which means we got another electric ...
Kevin O’Connell is expecting Harrison Smith to play in Week 17
The Vikings didn't have safety Harrison Smith for Sunday's win over the Seahawks, as Smith was inactive with a foot injury.
How Kevin O’Connell, Vikings’ offensive design laid foundation for Sam Darnold’s ascent
Darnold’s impressive play of late is a testament to the infrastructure that was built for him by O'Connell and company last offseason.