Five extra points: Take some bows, Kevin O’Connell and Brian Flores

Five extra points: Take some bows, Kevin O’Connell and Brian Flores

The Vikings coach and defensive coordinator have met the moment at the end of what could have been a joyless season.

There's a New Offseason Priority for the Minnesota Vikings

Jun 11, 2019; Eagan, MN, USA; A Minnesota Vikings helmet sits on the field at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings have one game remaining on the schedule before entering an offseason that could bring many changes in the coaching staff and the roster. The future of one guy — Brian Flores — is the main item on the offseason checklist. Thursday Showed Retaining Brian Flores Is Key Oct 24…

The Vikings Answered One Question On Defense and Created Another On Offense

Thursday wasn’t the first time that Kevin O’Connell praised the Minnesota Vikings’ defense after a win. Still, he probably hasn’t praised it enough, considering they’ve done their part in Minnesota’s 8-8 season. “I’m just really proud of the collective team effort that it took. The No. 1 priority going into the game was to win the turnover margin,” he said after Minnesota’s 23-10 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday. “And a pretty phenomenal h…