The Lions coach believed that his team would be facing the Vikings in the NFC divisional round, and now both teams are out of the playoffs.

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell showed up to the team's press conference on Thursday lacking his typical team-issued gear. As Minnesota sports fans like to do, many got on their tin foil hats and created a conspiracy theory that it might've been a message to the front office, which was quickly debunked.

After being hired in February 2022, O’Connell has compiled a 34-17 record with the Vikings, while establishing a culture that he so often flaunts as a difference maker. O’Connell is the heavy favorite to be named NFL Coach of the Year. He also has yet to win a playoff game, twice getting bounced in the first round.

The Minnesota Vikings' season came to an abrupt end in the wild-card round, when they fell to the Los Angeles Rams 27-9, following an impressive 14-3 regular season. The team has some unknowns in what seems to be an optimistic future,

The Vikings general manager told reporters Thursday that Darnold is among the “good options” the Vikings have at quarterback while adding that J.J. McCarthy has returned to on-field training.

The quarterback position was central to the conversation at the end of season press conferences that the Vikings held on Thursday.

Kevin O'Connell once again asserted that he wants to remain with the Minnesota Vikings for the long term, telling reporters on Thursday that he's hoping

The end of the Minnesota Vikings' season led to some big questions in the offseason. Among them, is Sam Darnold part of the Vikings' plans? Where does 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy fit into them?

After several rumors, new light was shed on the potential rift between the Vikings and head coach Kevin O'Connell.

As the regular season came to an end, the Vikings and head coach Kevin O'Connell both shot down the notion that they'd consider a trade that would lead to O'Connell coaching elsewhere in 2025 but the two sides still have to work out if their relationship will continue beyond next season.

Lions RB David Montgomery is set to make his return from a knee injury for the NFC Divisional Round game against the Commanders. He’s ecstatic to be back with the team and contribute toward their playoff run.