Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver will undergo surgery for a torn biceps after leaving Sunday’s win at Tampa Bay, creating a problem head coach Kevin O’Connell can’t solve simply by handing more routes to T.J. Hockenson.Oliver has long been one of the NFL’s premier blocking tight ends. The Vikings have leaned heavily on two-tight-end … Read more
It’s happening. It’s really happening. Under head coach Kevin O’Connell, the Minnesota Vikings are running the football at an intense clip after years of preferring a pass-happy offense.O’Connell had a lightbulb moment sometime in December 2025, and since then, his team is 7-0 when rushing the football as a first priority. We reiterate: it’s finally … Read more
Kyler Murray’s first preseason series as the Vikings’ starting quarterback lasted 10 plays, covered 54 yards and took 5 minutes, 35 seconds. He completed two passes and attempted only three. Minnesota ran the ball six times, gaining 44 yards before settling for a 35-yard Will Reichard field goal.The opening possession against the Giants was not … Read more
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is vital to the team’s rushing offense … if you can believe that. Jefferson is obviously the focal point of the passing offense – – he has been for six seasons – – but according to head coach Kevin O’Connell, Jefferson’s contribution to the ground game is underrated.And the … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings did not need to be convinced that their rushing offense could matter last season. Down the stretch, they leaned on it to control games and give themselves a more reliable path to victory. Now, the goal is to turn that late-season formula into a more complete offensive identity.Head coach Kevin O’Connell believes … Read more
If the Minnesota Vikings ever committed to running the football at a balanced clip from cover to cover during a given regular season, fans might see Kevin O’Connell’s offense fully take flight for the first time. Explosive runs especially are missing, and if the coaching staff can somehow empower the tailbacks to generate those in … Read more