Over the past 16 seasons, the Minnesota Vikings have made the postseason 50% of the time while rarely repeating a playoff in back-to-back years. Kevin O’Connell enters his fourth season as Minnesota’s head coach, highlighted by two outstanding years (13-4 and 14-3). In 2022, the Vikings somehow finished first in the NFC North despite being outscored by three points for the year.
O’Connell has a 34-17 record while going 0-2 in the postseason. His NFL coaching career started in 2015 for the Cleveland Browns. He ran the Redskins and Rams’ offenses from 2019 to 2021.
Wes Phillips has been in charge of Minnesota’s offense since 2022. His first NFL coaching job came in 2007 for the Dallas Cowboys. Most of his experience has come as a tight ends coach. The Vikings ranked ninth in points (432) and 12th in offensive yards last season.
Minnesota hired Brian Flores to run its defense in 2023. He had three mediocre head coaching seasons (24-25) for the Miami Dolphins from 2019 to 2021. His professional coaching career began in 2008 with the New England Patriots. The Vikings come off the best defensive season since 2019. They allowed 332 points (5th) while ranking 16th in yards allowed.
The Vikings ranked 19th in rushing yards (1,855) with only nine touchdowns and six runs of 20 yards or more. They averaged 26.9 carries while gaining 4.1 yards per rush.
Minnesota has the sixth-best passing offense (4,379 yards) with 35 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Their offensive line allowed 49 sacks. The Vikings gained 8.0 yards per pass attempt, highlighted by 64 catches of 20 yards or more (2nd most).
