Reporters covering the Vikings in Cleveland last month experienced a sharp edge to Kevin O’Connell that would surprise the public. But it drew smiles and nods from several members of the organization who say the friendly head coach has been known to show some bite to them on rare occasions as well.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell defended quarterback Sam Darnold after his upset over his former team in the 49ers.

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson downplayed the quad injury that knocked him out of the team's win over the 49ers in the locker room on Sunday and it doesn't sound like things got any worse overnight.

Since being hired by the Vikings in February 2022, O’Connell has established himself among the most respected coaches in the NFL. His most impressive performance to date has come recently as he’s guided the Vikings through the toughest stretch in recent memory over the past couple of months.

The Minnesota Vikings face a strong test in Week 3. Minnesota has a chance to go 3-0 if they can defeat the Texans in a crucial game for both sides. Thankfully the Vikings should have their best player on the field on Sunday.

There were no big surprises for the Minnesota Vikings or Houston Texans on the inactive reports ahead of Sunday's game between the unbeaten teams at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Wide receiver Jordan Addison and linebackers Ivan Pace Jr.

Vikings fans and Jefferson fantasy managers collectively held their breath as he limped off the field late in the third quarter with an apparent leg injury. After t