Kevin O'Connell after Vikings beat Packers: 'That's what culture is'
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell reacts after a 39-22 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium to open the 2026 season. The Vikings scored 29 unanswered points in the victory.
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell reacts after a 39-22 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium to open the 2026 season. The Vikings scored 29 unanswered points in the victory.
Enough Said: Twins Wild Card hopes, remembering 9/11 and the Vikings home opener
Enough Said hosts discuss the Twins unlikely playoff hopes this year, the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and the Minnesota Vikings home opener border battle against the Green Bay Packers.
Enough Said hosts discuss the Twins unlikely playoff hopes this year, the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and the Minnesota Vikings home opener border battle against the Green Bay Packers.
KOC talks after last practice before Packers
Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell talks about the border battle ahead with the Green Bay Packers as the Vikings play at U.S. Bank Stadium for its home opener on Sunday, Sept. 13.
Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell talks about the border battle ahead with the Green Bay Packers as the Vikings play at U.S. Bank Stadium for its home opener on Sunday, Sept. 13.
KOC talks where he was on 9/11
Speaking with media after the team’s final practice before its home opener against the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell reflects on where he was on Sept. 11, 2001.
Speaking with media after the team’s final practice before its home opener against the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell reflects on where he was on Sept. 11, 2001.
Vikings safety Josh Metellus talks recruiting Harrison Smith back
Vikings safety Josh Metellus spoke after Thursday's practice about his mission to recruit Harrison Smith back to the team for the 2026 season. It worked, as Smith is back on a one-year contract.
Vikings safety Josh Metellus spoke after Thursday's practice about his mission to recruit Harrison Smith back to the team for the 2026 season. It worked, as Smith is back on a one-year contract.
Vikings QB Kyler Murray on being named captain: ‘It means the world’
Kyler Murray is set to make his Minnesota Vikings debut on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, and it’s against one of the franchise’s biggest rivals.
Kyler Murray is set to make his Minnesota Vikings debut on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, and it’s against one of the franchise’s biggest rivals.
Kyler Murray humbled to be named Vikings captain: 'It's emotional'
Kyler Murray spoke after Thursday's practice at TCO Performance Center about making his Minnesota Vikings debut on Sunday, and being named an offensive captain.
Kyler Murray spoke after Thursday's practice at TCO Performance Center about making his Minnesota Vikings debut on Sunday, and being named an offensive captain.
How to watch NFL football: Week 1
Football is finally back as the opening week begins with two thrilling primetime matchups including a Super Bowl rematch. See the full schedule and options to watch games.
Football is finally back as the opening week begins with two thrilling primetime matchups including a Super Bowl rematch. See the full schedule and options to watch games.
Vikings-Packers border battle: Hitman returns, Wentz named backup QB
The Vikings are settling into their regular routine as they prepare for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers.
The Vikings are settling into their regular routine as they prepare for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers.
Vikings embrace Harrison Smith’s return, declare McCarthy 3rd string QB
The Vikings are settling into their regular routine as they prepare for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers.
The Vikings are settling into their regular routine as they prepare for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers.
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KOC details prep ahead of week 1 vs. Packers [FULL]
Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell answers questions on the upcoming preparation for the season opener against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium, including the return of safety Harrison Smith and who will be backup quarterback.
Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell answers questions on the upcoming preparation for the season opener against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium, including the return of safety Harrison Smith and who will be backup quarterback.
J.J. McCarthy will start season as 3rd string QB
Saying he can apply a “career’s worth of experience,” Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell said on Wednesday that Carson Wentz will begin the season as the Vikings backup quarterback, effectively demoting former first round pick J.J. McCarthy to third string in a move that gives the team the “best chance to win” against the Packers on Sunday.
Saying he can apply a “career’s worth of experience,” Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell said on Wednesday that Carson Wentz will begin the season as the Vikings backup quarterback, effectively demoting former first round pick J.J. McCarthy to third string in a move that gives the team the “best chance to win” against the Packers on Sunday.
Vikings KOC details decision to bring Harrison Smith
Detailing the upcoming week one opener against the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell details the decision and process behind bringing back safety Harrison Smith at the end of training camp for the upcoming season.
Detailing the upcoming week one opener against the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell details the decision and process behind bringing back safety Harrison Smith at the end of training camp for the upcoming season.
1st & North: Week 1 thoughts
This week on First & North, FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks joins sports anchors from Chicago, Detroit and Milwaukee to talk about week one of the upcoming NFL season.
This week on First & North, FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks joins sports anchors from Chicago, Detroit and Milwaukee to talk about week one of the upcoming NFL season.
Ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began his kneeling protest 10 years ago - where is he now?
A decade after taking a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s gesture remains a defining moment in sports and history. Once his football career ended, Kaepernick continued expanding his activism and social justice initiatives.
A decade after taking a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s gesture remains a defining moment in sports and history. Once his football career ended, Kaepernick continued expanding his activism and social justice initiatives.
Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers: How to watch
Football season is finally here. The Minnesota Vikings open the NFL regular season on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Football season is finally here. The Minnesota Vikings open the NFL regular season on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Minnesota Vikings bringing back Harrison Smith for 2026 season
Harrison Smith isn’t done with his NFL career just yet. The Minnesota Vikings announced Saturday the veteran safety is returning for the 2026 season, his 15th in the NFL.
Harrison Smith isn’t done with his NFL career just yet. The Minnesota Vikings announced Saturday the veteran safety is returning for the 2026 season, his 15th in the NFL.
Harrison Smith returning to Minnesota Vikings for 15th NFL season
Harrison Smith isn’t done with his NFL career just yet. The Minnesota Vikings announced Saturday the veteran safety is returning for the 2026 season, his 15th in the NFL.
Harrison Smith isn’t done with his NFL career just yet. The Minnesota Vikings announced Saturday the veteran safety is returning for the 2026 season, his 15th in the NFL.
Enough Said: Vikings roster set, Twins need a win and a special guest
As the last show at the 2026 Great Minnesota Get-Together, Enough Said hosts discuss the Minnesota Vikings nailing down their 53-man roster, the Minnesota Twins needing a win to get into the Wild Card spot and get joined by a special guest who helps Lori keep the guys on track.
As the last show at the 2026 Great Minnesota Get-Together, Enough Said hosts discuss the Minnesota Vikings nailing down their 53-man roster, the Minnesota Twins needing a win to get into the Wild Card spot and get joined by a special guest who helps Lori keep the guys on track.
Kyler Murray among 8 Minnesota Vikings captains for 2026 season
As is tradition for the Minnesota Vikings, the team on Thursday announced its captains for the 2026 season.
As is tradition for the Minnesota Vikings, the team on Thursday announced its captains for the 2026 season.