The quarterback whisperer may need to raise his voice. Sam Darnold has been the defining challenge of Kevin O’Connell’s coaching career. Now O’Connell faces the greatest challenge within that challenge: Retraining Darnold in one week.

WIth Sam Darnold probably on the way out and Kevin O'Connell entering the final year of his contract, here are five places that could pair the dynamic Minnesota Vikings duo together in 2025. We do not need to overthink this one,

In a cool, proud, and overall wholesome moment, the Vikings' social media team caught head coach Kevin O'Connell watching the interaction in the distance—smiling and shaking his head at the way his signal-caller was lauded after the team's 14th win.

Also, the Chiefs may have an answer at left tackle, the Bengals and Tee Higgins shine and Raheem Morris may have doomed the Falcons.

Darnold's statistics against the Packers varied dramatically depending on pressure. Also notable: Kevin O’Connell in close games, Aaron Jones on any-down-and-short and Brian Flores' defense.

Despite his struggles in Week 18, the free agency market for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold remains highly competitive.

The Vikings won 14 games often through Sam Darnold’s arm this season. Yet on the biggest stage so far, Darnold’s arm fell flat during Sunday night’s 31-9 loss to the Lions. Players and coaches say the critiques should begin with their failures in the red zone,