After Sixth Glorious Win for Vikings, Kevin O’Donnell Wins Coach of the Week; Will the HC Flex Like Kirk Cousins in the Plane?

Nov 10, 2022 | 8:30 AM EST

After Sixth Glorious Win for Vikings, Kevin O’Donnell Wins Coach of the Week; Will the HC Flex Like Kirk Cousins in the Plane?

Nov 10, 2022 | 8:30 AM EST

The Minnesota Vikings are flying at the moment. They are on a six-game winning streak and sitting pretty in the NFC North. The Vikings also look set to lift the divisional title ahead of the favorites, the Green Bay Packers. Kevin O’Connell has really made the difference.

And the Vikings HC is finally recognized in the NFL world for his work in Minnesota. But will he flex like Kirk Cousins on the plane?

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Kevin O’Connell wins PFT Coach of the week

ProFootballTalk has selected the Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell as the coach of the week after game week nine win against the Washington Commanders. This recognition is not only for his work in that game week, but a string of performances put up by the Vikings since the start of the season. It is clear by the tweet announcing the honor.

“Once is an accident. Twice is a trend. Six is a sign that someone is doing something right,” the tweet said.

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The Vikings hired O’Connell at the start of the season after firing Mike Zimmer due to the disappointing 2021 season. And O’Connell has proved that they did not make a mistake. The team is on a roll since the start of the season and is currently on a six-game winning streak. Next, they take on other highflyers of the season, the Buffalo Bills.

The NFL world reacts to the honor

The NFL world praised Kevin O’Connell for the work he has put in, considering he did not have any head coaching experience prior to this. The former backup quarterback to NFL great Tom Brady has really come a long way. Here is how the fans reacted.

This fan thinks O’Connell is a close candidate for Coach of The Year.

Daboll is probably a cinch for it but O'Connell deserves a nod for being another close candidate for COTY.
— Hound-Of-Good-Fortune (@LowTPhill) November 9, 2022

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This fan agrees wholeheartedly with the award.

It's a great truth!!!
— Eduardo V. Gonzalez (@EduardoVGonzal2) November 9, 2022

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A record to be proud of for O’Connell

Minnesota Vikings are the third team in NFL history to win six straight games by one score. Not a coincidence!
That’s the Kevin O’Connell difference. Here’s our two-parter at Go Long ahead of Bills/Vikings icymi: https://t.co/Drb8izdOO3
— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) November 9, 2022

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This fan finally thinks that the Vikings are good because of O’Connell

Kevin O'Connell got me thinking the vikings are good for the fist since the oughts #skol
— Jeff Paul (@FaultyEquipment) November 9, 2022

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O’Connell played as a quarterback at San Diego State before being picked up by the New England Patriots in the 2008 NFL draft. He began his coaching career in 2015. O’Connell held various positions as an assistant coach in various teams. He was the Offensive Coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams team that lifted the Super Bowl last season. At the start of the 2022 season, he was appointed the head coach of the Vikings. And at the end of week nine, the Vikings are 7-1 in the league. They sit at to top of their division.

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Shivam Pratap Singh is a seasoned NFL writer at Essentially Sports. With a master's degree in international and area studies from a prestigious university, Shivam leverages his academic background to gain a deeper understanding of the global impact of sports. Shivam's passion for football developed early in his career as a writer. One of his breakthrough moments as a writer came when he reported on the '49ers GM John Lynch QB Announcement', demonstrating his talent for breaking news and providing insightful analysis. When not immersed in football, Shivam keeps up with the latest happenings in his favorite soccer club, Manchester United, and the wild European soccer scene. He is a passionate fan of the sport and enjoys writing about the intersection of football and culture.

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