Kevin O'Connell wants to give Vikings' fans game ball after 34-7 win over Texans
Sam Darnold tied a career-high with 4 touchdown passes and the Vikings defense dominated in a 34-7 win over the Texans to improve to 3-0.
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell unleashes his ‘dark side’ when his team needs it
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’ Kevin O’Connell Gets Emotional After Sam Darnold’s Win Over 49ers
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell defended quarterback Sam Darnold after his upset over his former team in the 49ers.
Vikings inactives: Justin Jefferson active for Sunday's game vs. Texans
Fellow wide receiver Jordan Addison remains out with an ankle injury and edge rusher Dallas Turner will miss Sunday's game after suffering a knee injury late in Sunday's win against the 49ers. Linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. was a surprise addition to the injury report after hurting his ankle during practice and was listed as out on Friday.
Kevin O’Connell: Justin Jefferson came in feeling pretty good Monday
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.
Kevin O'Connell wants to give Vikings fans game ball after win
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell wishes he could give every fan at U.S. Bank Stadium a game ball after Sunday's 34-7 win over the Houston Texans and a 3-0 start.
Vikings' Justin Jefferson: Finds end zone in win
Jefferson caught six of eight targets for 81 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-7 win over the Texans. It looked like the superstar wideout was headed for a huge day when he hauled in a six-yard TD strike from Sam Darnold on the Vikings' first drive,
Justin Jefferson draws ‘100%’ take from Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell
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.
Jefferson 'feels 100%' ahead of Texans showdown; no surprises among Vikings inactives
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.
Will Justin Jefferson play this week? Everything fantasy managers and Vikings fans need to know
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
Insider says contract extension 'coming' for Kevin O'Connell
Kevin O'Connell has arguably done more for his own personal stock than anyone through the first two weeks of the season.
Kevin O’Connell: C.J. Stroud is a “special, special player”
In one of the more intriguing matchups of Week 3, the 2-0 Vikings are hosting the 2-0 Texans on Sunday afternoon.
Vikings' JJ McCarthy reacts to Sam Darnold magic vs. Texans
During the game, Darnold went to the injury tent for a lower leg injury but returned after one play. McCarthy, the Vikings' ...
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell Got Emotional Discussing Sam Darnold's Strong Start to Season
Darnold, who hasn't held down a starting job since a brief stint with the Carolina Panthers in 2021 and '22, has the Vikings ...
Sam Darnold has earned Kevin O’Connell’s trust, and the Vikings are flying high
Minnesota's head coach has put his trust in Darnold, a former first-round pick, and the QB has rewarded him with an excellent ...
Kevin O’Connell on Danielle Hunter’s return to Minnesota: ‘He’s a game-wrecker’
Danielle Hunter makes his return to Minnesota on Sunday after spending his first eight seasons with the Vikings.
Sam Darnold is NFL's leader in touchdown passes through three weeks
Darnold completed 17-of-28 passes for 181 yards and four touchdowns. That brought him to eight touchdown passes on the season ...
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Gallery: Vikings secure 34-7 win over Texans in Week 3
The Texans fell to 2-1 after losing 34-7 to the Minnesota Vikings on the road at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 3. Here are the ...