Who's to blame? Ball-holding Sam Darnold, the play-calling of Kevin O'Connell, or the pass blocking of the Minnesota Vikings' offensive line.

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now he deserves the players to truly compete Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) makes a catch against Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake (37) during an NFC wild card game Jan. 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

Jay Gruden, despite his history of brief NFL success, remains influential for mentoring coaches like Sean McVay and Kevin O'Connell. Though fired from

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell now has another credible quarterback with him in Daniel Jones as the Vikings prepare to play the Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card round on Monday.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The best way to describe the state of Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell following his team’s 27-9 playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on ...

This matchup of former coaching cohorts could come down to whether the Vikings can protect Sam Darnold against the fearsome Rams front.

MINNESOTA Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell has seen first hand the devastation that wildfires in California have caused. O’Connell, 39, grew up on the West Coast and played college

Kevin O'Connell receives a text from Peyton Manning. Moreover, it’s certainly not every day that the text is as disarmingly humorous as the one Vikings head coach got.

After being hired in February 2022, O’Connell has compiled a 34-17 record with the Vikings, while establishing a culture that he so often flaunts as a difference maker. O’Connell is the heavy favorite to be named NFL Coach of the Year. He also has yet to win a playoff game, twice getting bounced in the first round.

Matt Stafford and the Rams looked comfortable from the first snap in their adopted home of State Farm Stadium.

LOS ANGELES — Sean McVay got calls from Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell and offensive coordinator ... night's game to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. While the neutral site ...