Kevin O'Connell on Beating The Seahawks: It Doesn't Get Much More Grittier Than That

[@nateygameplay]

Such a special HC and Vikings fans are very grateful that he's bringing a championship culture to this franchise!

[@ByronRodriguez87]

Coach of the year!

[@alta58043]

"My headset went out on the play which i thought was curious at the time." Little jab at the home field stadium crew.

[@LadyyLoc60s]

I love our coach!!!!!

[@jnord323]

This man is gonna do great things for the VIKES and the Minneapolis area for a long long time. SKOL VIKES

[@D1TemplarKnight]

I could be wrong, but I feel that KOC is a rare leader that delivers, a special guy. If Bud Grant could look down and see him, game after game, I bet he is smiling down. I also hope that when KOC is giving games after the game, give one to the owner. He might not be perfect, but he continues helping the team.

[@XisVibinYT]

Good win today coach! 4 more wins then we’re in the Super Bowl! Skol for the bowl!!

[@1230cjones]

You mean five more.

[@XisVibinYT]

@ no it’s 4, it was 5 before this game.

[@travdaddy777]

​@1230cjones 5 wins and we superbowl champs...

[@XisVibinYT]

@@travdaddy777 yes you’re right. It’s 4 more to get to the superbowl lol.

[@XisVibinYT]

@@iverstim If they win out (the next two games) they will have number one NO MATTER WHAT, then with a first round bye, ITS TWO WINS TO THE SUPERBOWL SO 4 TOTAL. It’s not rocket science. If we lose week 17 or 18 it’s 5 games but if we keep winning it’s 4.

[@snoworicehockey]

The series where Darnold’s head-set went out and he throws that absolute dagger 39 yard TD pass stepping up knowing he’s going to get blasted, was amazing poise … best throw of the year! MVP type series with the way he called his own play to go out of bounds by KOC so he could get the next play.🔥

[@TheBeydler]

Man I don’t disagree with you. But the same comment on every single postgame video is wild.

[@user-7I9gdym4j]

@@snoworicehockey Sam Darnold is playing his heart out and it shows. He's playing the best ball of his career. He's earned the money bag, whether that's with the Vikings or a different team.

[@cc352]

Jet fan here....

[@smsuwyn]

First Vikings Head coach to have 2 13 win seasons. KOC is the coach that’s gonna bring Lombardi. I can feel it.

[@MightEEMikeMusic]

I love it now since pass Vikings head coach Dennis Green won 15 wins once's 1998, Brad Childress 12 wins, once's 2009, Mike Zimmer 13 wins once's, 2017 and Kevin O Connell 13 wins 2022 and 2024 twice's I love this team

[@Guspresto]

That’s my guy. That’s my coach. We wont ever be beat in coaching. Ever. I cant believe we have him.

[@christianjohnson2467]

I dont think you're alone there! He really knows how to keep these guys fired up and ready to fight until the end. SKOL!!!!

[@NUMBER1MCNOT2]

KO is such a great motivator and coach. Im so happy to have him coaching this team. We have a chance to do something very special.....

[@rakeremis6730]

Whatever happens from here on out is strictly bonus. We weren't supposed to be here. The team chemistry is fun to see. I bet every player and coach enjoys going to work and gives 100% because of the atmosphere. The loyal fan base deserves a ring so bad. Let this be the year

[@stevehoogenakker9619]

Can't go to sleep until I see the locker room speech

[@desaraefuchs6865]

I agree! I love hearing his speeches! Classy and super inspiring!

[@Inventodd2748]

I don't know how he keeps his speech so clean, I would be cussing from start to finish-in a good way of course.

[@nificent6241]

What's really interesting and intriguing is that we have a story going on both sides of the ball. Then our Punter chimes in with a 60 yarder

[@BM-si2ei]

Sam is making me a believer more and more every week, but then i listen to KO talk and realize that he can do the same thing, and possibly more, with JJ.

[@metalone2055]

5 more, and We are the Champions.

[@bigideasthescholar]

11:10 this head coach is special. He loves this team, these players, and this franchise so deeply. I am so glad he is our head coach. SKOL 💜

[@desaraefuchs6865]

I bet Bud Grant is looking down on these players, coaching staff, and Kevin and he is grinning ear to ear right now! Way to go coach and team! Keep it up and love watching you all! Vikings fan for life right here!

[@roryolson61]

I understand your sentiment, but I don't remember ever seen Bud smile.

[@darrenfredrickson2877]

This Coach is a special Coach. His former teammates could tell when he was a player that he had something special in the his coaching future, lucky to have him.

[@pablocortes6950]

58yr old Fan truly enjoying the moment. Is this our miracle season we've all been waiting for? SKOL 👊😈👍‼️

[@cerebralfanatic]

Drop that victory speech asap

[@iane8705]

best one yet

[@Score1more]

Congratulations coach 😊

[@camsuta1]

Glad I got to be there today. What a game called by KOC!

[@UI_Goku_1]

You guys have the momentum so don't stop winning and get that week 1 playoffs bye week

[@TheFancyCashew]

Let’s go coach!!!

[@davidbullock7893]

SKOL Great win

[@smsuwyn]

Wonder what the haters can say now! This felt like a playoff game.

[@user-7I9gdym4j]

People are saying "They were just the seahawks" lol. They try to discredit Vikings any chance they can. We beat Detroit Lions, take the #1 seed, and people will say it's because the Lions have 18+ defensive players on IR.

[@zack6701]

They won’t change their minds until they beat GB again next week. They’re all expecting them to lose. But GB is coming off a short week playing Monday Night

[@dennishaley6440]

@@zack6701and we beat GB in GB.

[@hoople0320]

bro packer lions next

[@ClownTown15000]

Against a team that isn't going to make the playoffs? Man, this team is about to find out whether its any good against the Packers and Lions. If we win those I'll believe. But my guess is playing this way against those teams results in two losses.

[@mr.fibonacci6292]

KOC is one special Coach. I don’t think we realize how lucky we are to have him. He is going to take us to the promise land this year - I can just feel it !!

[@bigpimpin2236]

Doesn’t get more “griddy’er” than that is exactly right.

[@octaviomarquez1361]

Pay that man his Money! Sammy D keep slinging it!

[@zack6701]

I don’t know how he doesn’t win COTY after this. Best record thru 15 since Moss’ rookie season. Sam Darnold career was on thin ice before this. KOC is the best coach in this franchise’s history since Bud Grant

[@TeddyBH20]

Tough win today. Need to really preach stepping on the gas pedal when we have a chance to build a lead. Up 17-7 and up 20-17 we had chances to really take a hold of the game and didn’t get it done. Need to let Darnold uncork that thing and be aggressive when we have those chances. Glad to walk away with a win.

[@abrahambarbly3618]

This coach is phenomenal

[@pvrpleheff]

We love koc!!!!🙌🏾

[@MichaelDahmen-24]

Congrats KOC..!!! *Mn history. . Tell the D : I F'n Love Camp Rock !

[@jeffreyletourneau299]

So gritty.

[@Bloogly89]

How could they not resign Darnold? With this connection with the coach and team

[@Trav4]

Extend this man and Flores and get Harry his gold jacket and for the love of god please bring home a Lombardi

[@supremeleader723]

SUPERBOWL BOUND BABY!! SKOLLLL

[@teamslowboizb5_s484]

Keep KOC!!!

[@lkgLukeS]

Dallas Turn(ov)er!

[@chadchristians607]

KOC is outstanding!

[@sleazeberg]

The first coach in Vikings history to have 2 13 win seasons. 😮

[@Decode04]

6:35 Either dude doesn't know the definition of consecutive, or he mentally blocked out the entire 2023 season from his memory.

[@chriserickson7559]

Wow, reporters ask the stupidest questions. KOC deserves lots of credit for just being kind.

[@romecatolico3549]

WOO HOO COACH O’CONNELL WHAT AN IMPRESSIVE 27-14 VICTORY WE PLAY WAN’T EASY

[@lordjaraxxus3864]

can't be 2-0 without being 1-0 THIS GUY! lol

[@pamelajones1083]

Life is so good when your team isn’t overpaying one player at the demise of the rest of your team.

[@clintonreisig]

It should be obvious but there are some real homers on a particular player

[@ethanlink3639]

I know Arif Hasan’s laugh when I hear it 😂 10:05

[@crucifiedthief]

What’s “the mailbox sign”?

[@TheBeydler]

Hand up to signal “I’m open”

[@dennishaley6440]

If the Vikes don’t sign Sam, the 49ers will.

[@Godless-Being]

KOC>Mike Zimmer End of debate

[@lastguyminn2324]

By a mile...better culture, better strategies, better results.

[@28amendoza]

Who’s debating this lol

[@ChrisChartier-u2q]

1 and 0 each week

[@itsamedylan]

Why couldn't we convert the 1st down to end the game? Why can't we just seal games?

[@robjohnson4059]

Not going to beat the Lions like this. No pressure at all from the defense.

[@brycerunyan889]

Lol, Lions give up like 40 a game….

[@AndrewMay537]

Coach, if you let us keep Sam Darnold for a couple years. We dont mind if you give JJ to a team for free to make it happen for us.

[@1230cjones]

You and you alone. Only for sure keep i want is KOC and Bflo. They're the ones who’re making this thing click

[@nathanmcmenamin3748]

screw that JJ is good trade bait... could get a number 1 pick for McCarthy. I wanna keep sam for sure though. He just fits in.

[@lukelee3]

He needs to fix his 3rd and win it all playcalling. Cost that lions game and almost this one. Too sawft.

[@iverstim]

Lions will win division and get number one seed despite injuries. Sorry Vikings fans, it’s the year for the Lions.

[@getcarried8116]

Nobody asked

[@PurpleHaze_11]

Lions fans acting like they’re perennial …cute though

[@crosam2294]

Finally, we won after the away game in '06. Thank God.😊

[@DonnieRaveling]

Way to go Vikings....Darnold to Jefferson or Addison or others works so well ❤️‍🩹.