Kevin O'Connell reflects on Vikings 1st loss
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell refines offense ahead of first game against old friend Sean McVay
O’Connell was an assistant coach for the Rams and McVay, and the teams will meet Thursday night with little prep time.
Kevin O'Connell vows to clean up Vikings' self-inflicted wounds on offense
It was the little things that hurt the Vikings' offense in their 31-29 loss to the Lions on Sunday. They averaged 7.4 yards per play and were neck-and-neck with Detroit on the stat sheet, but head coach Kevin O'Connell wasn't happy with the penalties and other self-inflicted wounds that may have made the difference in such a tightly-contested game between two great teams.
Kevin O'Connell reflects on Vikings first loss
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell met with reporters on Monday at TCO Performance Center after their first loss of the season, and ahead of their Thursday Night Football match-up at the L.A. Rams.
Vikings coach O’Connell reviews loss vs. Lions and looks ahead to Thursday’s game vs. Rams
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell met with reporters on Monday in Eagan. When asked if TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) and OL Dalton Risner (back) will be activated in time for Thursday night’s game at the Los Angeles Rams, O’Connell said, “(That’s ...
Sean McVay 'not surprised' by Kevin O'Connell's success in Minnesota
Since, taking over in Minnesota, O'Connell boasts a 25-15 regular season record. When talking to Los Angeles media on Monday, McVay said he was "not surprised" by O'Connell's success in Minnesota.
Kevin O'Connell explains why the Vikings traded for Cam Akers
For the second year in a row, the Vikings traded for running back Cam Akers. The former Texan running back had 40 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown for Houston this season before Minnesota
Kevin O'Connell explains Dallas Turner's shrinking role on the Vikings
First-round selection Dallas Turner was a main cog for the Vikings’ defense in their Week 1 win over the Giants, where he saw ...
Kevin O'Connell praises Vikings rookie Dallas Turner amid shrinking role
Asked about that dynamic on Monday, head coach Kevin O'Connell gave a strong defense of the Vikings' 21-year-old rookie out ...
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell Gives Notable Injury Update on Aaron Jones
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell provided an update on Aaron Jones who underwent an MRI for a hip injury.
Vikings' Blake Cashman: Getting close to return
Head coach Kevin O'Connell stated Monday that he isn't sure if Cashman (toe) will be available Thursday against the Rams, but he is positive he should return no later than Week 9, Ben Goessling of the ...
Podcast: Bye week thoughts on the Vikings 5-0 start
This week on Access Vikings; Sam Darnold’s uneven game against the Jets, Kevin O’Connell’s foot on the gas, and take a trip ...
Why all is not lost for the Vikings after their Week 7 setback against the Lions
Yes, the Vikings lost Sunday, but their six-game start calls for some perspective. This is still a good team capable of ...
Vikings Coach Sends 3-Word Message on Costly Mistake vs. Lions
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell addressed his offense's self-inflicted wounds, including on their final drive in a Week 7 loss ...
Vikings' Jones calls hamstring injury ‘no problem’ after gaining 116 yards
Aaron Jones was questionable entering the game because of a hamstring injury but had no issue carrying the load in the ...