Kevin O’Connell’s rise to the top tier of NFL head coaches came thanks to his ability to squeeze every ounce out of his Minnesota Vikings teams, no matter the situation or quarterback.
After two night games in seven days to open the 2025 season, O'Connell might be facing his toughest challenge yet.
“Gotta coach better,” O’Connell lamented after Sunday's rough, 22-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. “Specifically me.”
O’Connell putting the onus on himself to fix Minnesota's sputtering offense sounds like coachspeak, but it should take on extra meaning for Vikings fans this week.