Vikings' Kevin O'Connell faces Ravens' Jesse Minter in preseason matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:52 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings are set to face the Baltimore Ravens in a preseason contest on Saturday. Head coach Kevin O'Connell aims to showcase his offensive strategies against Ravens defensive coordinator Jesse Minter. Both coaches are eager to strengthen their team's performance after close calls in the 2025 season, where both missed the playoffs. Ravens defensive back Nate Wiggins returns to practice, which could aid Minter's game plan against the Vikings' offense. The matchup will highlight the competitive spirits of both franchises despite being an exhibition game.
- •Matchup scheduled for Saturday in preseason.
- •Vikings aim to implement an outside rushing attack.
- •Minter may utilize man coverage blitz schemes.
- •Nate Wiggins returns to practice for the Ravens.
- •Both teams finished the 2025 season narrowly missing the playoffs.
- 3:52 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin O’Connell will test Ravens’ Jesse Minter in preseason matchup
"Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell is a offensive genius but Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter will be ready to match his mastery.
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