Kevin O'Connell confident Vikings will improve as offense faces Dolphins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell stated confidence in his team's ability to improve offensively, despite a challenging start to the season. The Vikings, currently 3-0, rank last in the league with 715 total yards and have struggled in their passing game. O'Connell emphasized the need for overall improvement as they prepare to face the winless Dolphins this week. The offense experienced difficulties in their last game against the Buccaneers, managing only 77 yards in the second half.
- •Vikings are 3-0 but have the league's worst offense.
- •Quarterback J.J. McCarthy was traded to the Giants.
- •Kyler Murray played only 11 snaps against a tough defense.
- •Vikings gained 77 yards with four first downs in the second half against the Buccaneers.
- •Next game is against the winless Dolphins.
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin O'Connell: We're going to improve, ascend as an offense
"The Vikings are 3-0, but it isn't because they have found an offensive groove so far this season.
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