The Minnesota Vikings dealt with some unexpected adversity during their win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, and it sounds like head coach Kevin O’Connell believes it was not a coincidence.

Just before the Vikings started packing up, right tackle Brian O’Neill took the floor, flipping a game ball to O’Connell to recognize him for becoming the only head coach in franchise history to win at least 13 games more than once. The locker room erupted and appropriately mobbed their leader in celebration.

The Vikings were down a pair of key defensive pieces on Sunday when Minnesota marched into Seattle to play the Seahawks. Although Minnesota got the win 27-24 to move to 13-2 on the season, the

Darnold has helped turn the Vikings into one of the biggest surprises of the NFL season, but he continues to be hounded by doubters.

MINNEAPOLIS — Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said his complete focus is on his team’s upcoming wild-card matchup with the Rams when asked Monday about rumors that teams would like to acquire him via trade.

A stunning report Sunday threw a cloud of uncertainty over the future of the Vikings as they prepare for the NFL playoffs. Jay Glazer reported on “Fox NFL Sunday” that multiple teams are interested in trying to trade for Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell this offseason as the 39-year-old will enter the final year of his contract.