“Kevin O’Connell Deserves a Ton of the Blame as well.”: Super Bowl Champ Jason McCourty Defends Kyler Murray as Vikings QB Faces Backlash

Why Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell should be on hot seat despite NFL-best 6-1 record

O'Connell's handling of his quarterback position and currently sagging offense merits a closer look

“Kevin O’Connell deserves a ton of the blame as well.”: Super Bowl Champ Jason McCourty defends Kyler Murray as Vikings QB faces backlash

Former Tennessee Titans cornerback Jason McCourty shared his thoughts on the Minnesota Vikings' offensive struggles despite a 6-1 start to the season.

Why Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell Is on the Hot Seat at 6-1

• 9 min read Getty Images The Minnesota Vikings (6-1) are in co-possession of the best record in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills and the San Francisco 49ers entering Week 9, the halfway point of the 2026 season. However, head coach Kevin O’Connell should be on the hot seat. How could both of those things be true? Let’s take a quick look at what is powering the Vikings’ early-season success and then take a deep dive into why O’Connell’s…

‘Kevin O’Connell Deserves a Ton of the Blame’ — Super Bowl Champion Takes Aim at Vikings HC Amid Questions About Kyler Murray

Super Bowl champion Jason McCourty argued that Kevin O'Connell shares responsibility with Kyler Murray for the Vikings' offensive issues.