Vikings, Sean McVay and Kevin O'Connell

Sean McVay-Kevin O'Connell relationship, explained: How NFL careers of Rams, Vikings coaches have intertwined
As they face off on "Thursday Night Football," here's what to know about the relationship between the two NFL head coaches.
Kevin O’Connell hopes to show Sean McVay everything he learned in LA when the Vikings visit the Rams
Sean McVay has grown a healthy coaching tree in his eight seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. Five of his former assistants have become NFL head coaches, while several more have been poached for bigger jobs in college and the pros.
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell returns to LA, ready to show Sean McVay what kind of play-caller he is now
Most Saturday evenings before a Vikings home game, the last illuminated office in the TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minn., is the one overlooking the practice fields from the third floor. The final hours before kickoff are a solitary sweet spot for Kevin O’Connell to put the finishing touches on the call sheet that will remain in his hands for three hours on Sunday.
Sean McVay 'not surprised' by Kevin O'Connell's success in Minnesota
Since, taking over in Minnesota, O'Connell boasts a 25-15 regular season record. When talking to Los Angeles media on Monday, McVay said he was "not surprised" by O'Connell's success in Minnesota.
Sean McVay praises Sam Darnold ahead of Thursday's Rams-Vikings game
Despite never working with one another, Sean McVay and Vikings starting QB Sam Darnold have more connections and similarities than one would assume. McVay was the Rams’ head coach when Darnold was playing his final two years at USC,
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell refines offense ahead of first game against old friend Sean McVay
O’Connell was an assistant coach for the Rams and McVay, and the teams will meet Thursday night with little prep time.
Kevin O'Connell reflects on Vikings first loss
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell met with reporters on Monday at TCO Performance Center after their first loss of the season, and ahead of their Thursday Night Football match-up at the L.A. Rams.
Vikings coach O’Connell reviews loss vs. Lions and looks ahead to Thursday’s game vs. Rams
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell met with reporters on Monday in Eagan. When asked if TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) and OL Dalton Risner (back) will be activated in time for Thursday night’s game at the Los Angeles Rams,
Kevin O'Connell praises Vikings rookie Dallas Turner amid shrinking role
Outside linebacker Dallas Turner, the No. 17 overall pick in this year's draft, played a season-low four defensive snaps in the loss against Detroit. His main role, as was the case over the previous couple weeks,
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Sean McVay's stellar record in Thursday night games gives Rams hope vs. Vikings
Winning on a short week isn’t easy, but Sean McVay has had a ton of success in Thursday night games during his career ...
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Sean McVay comments on the challenges of facing Brian Flores' defense
Brian Flores, a student from the Bill Belichick school of defense, has called some of the best defensive units of the past 10 ...
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Rams-Vikings Q&A: Sean McVay’s former OC has a steadfast belief in his players
The team clearly loves having [Kevin O’Connell] as a coach because they know he has their back,” says the Daily Norseman ...
How a Super Bowl with the Rams prepared Kevin O’Connell to lead the Vikings
Though he has put his own spin on a lot of the stuff he does with the Vikings, O’Connell still speaks glowingly about his ...
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Sean McVay only needs one more win to set a Rams all-time coaching record
Sean McVay is only in his eighth season with the Rams but he’s on the doorstep of setting the franchise record for wins ...
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2024 NFL Season, Week 8: Four things to watch for in Vikings-Rams on Prime Video, NFL+
NFL.com's Eric Edholm breaks down four things to watch for when the Minnesota Vikings kick off Week 8 at the Los Angeles Rams ...
Rams seek to carry momentum into Thursday night showdown with Vikings
The Los Angeles Rams will host the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night, trying to work their way back into the NFC West race.
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold downplays homecoming in Southern California
Sam Darnold has found a home in Minnesota this season as the quarterback of the Vikings. Make no mistake about it, though, he ...