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

Before their Wild Card matchup in the playoffs, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell sent a heartfelt message to the Rams and Sean McVay.

The Minnesota Vikings will close out the Wild Card round of the 2025 NFL Playoffs on Monday night when they take on the Los Angeles Rams. Sam Darnold will be leading his team to battle after his breakout campaign, but recent comments from Kevin O'Connell indicate the team may have a new backup quarterback in Daniel Jones.

O’Connell said he was “not really interested” in discussing the rumors, which came up during “Fox NFL Sunday.” The Vikings owners have plans to discuss a contract extension after season’s end.

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell was included in a recent list of possible coaching candidates for the 2025 season. This report shared by Fox's Jay Glazer shocked many NFL fans as O'Connell led the Vikings to a 14–3 season and playoff bid.

Following a recent report that teams in need of a new head coach could pursue a trade for Kevin O'Connell of the Minnesota Vikings, O'Connell has made

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell shared a heartfelt and encouraging message for Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay in light of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. The message came just days before their teams faced off in the playoffs.