Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell faces pressure for playoff success in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 3:27 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Kevin O'Connell, head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, enters the 2026 season without a playoff victory in two attempts. Despite winning 43 regular-season games and earning the NFL Coach of the Year award in 2024, O'Connell's need for postseason success is paramount. ESPN notes that few coaches make it to a sixth season without securing at least one playoff win. As the season progresses, questions arise about his job security should the Vikings again fall short in the playoffs.
- •Kevin O'Connell has yet to win a playoff game with the Vikings.
- •He won the NFL Coach of the Year award in 2024.
- •O'Connell's regular-season record is among the best in the NFL.
- •Few coaches have lasted to a sixth season without a playoff win.
- •The Vikings' relationship with O'Connell remains strong as the season starts.
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — What happens if Kevin O'Connell can't win a playoff game in 2026?
"The Vikings seem to love Kevin O'Connell but without a playoff win in 2026 could his seat warm up?
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