Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell is on a historic pace in Minnesota with potential to match an NFL record

There have been way too many discussions about firing Kevin O'Connell, especially when he's doing this.

By Tyler Forness · A to Z Sports

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Writer Tyler Forness argues Kevin O'Connell is on a historic pace after securing five-game winning streaks in five consecutive seasons.
O'Connell joins George Seifert as only the second NFL head coach to achieve a five-game streak in each of his first five seasons.
The Minnesota Vikings improved to 5-0 heading into their bye week after beating the New Orleans Saints 23-13.

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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has led his team to a 5-0 start following a 23-13 victory over the New Orleans Saints. According to Tyler Forness of A to Z Sports, O'Connell has achieved a five-game winning streak in each of his first five seasons, becoming only the second NFL head coach to accomplish the feat after George Seifert.

Forness highlights that O'Connell has navigated significant adversity to achieve these streaks, having started nine different quarterbacks during his Vikings tenure. This season's undefeated start included quarterback Carson Wentz filling in for two games after starter Kyler Murray suffered an early concussion, alongside multiple receiver absences.

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Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell is on a historic pace in Minnesota with potential to match an NFL record

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