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Kevin O'Connell: We're confident we're not far off offensively

Vikings' offense is performing well, with coach Kevin O'Connell expressing confidence that they are close to reaching their full potential.

First seen Oct 26, 2026 · 11:33 AM UTC · last updated Oct 26 11:46 AM

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That said, treat this as a confidence-builder, not a guarantee of a statistical leap. The two sources only confirm that O'Connell is pleased with the offense's trajectory; neither gives specifics on usage changes, injury returns, or scheme tweaks that would justify bumping anyone into must-start territory if they weren't already there. If you've been on the fence about a Vikings pass-catcher or the backfield split, this is a mild nudge toward staying the course rather than benching them, but it shouldn't move anyone from a borderline flex to a locked-in start on its own.

Confidence here is moderate at best — one source carries only 50% confidence and both are generic "things are trending up" quotes with no hard data attached. Hold your current Vikings starters, don't overreact by adding bench pieces off this alone, and keep watching the box scores over the next couple of weeks to see if O'Connell's optimism actually translates into expanded or more efficient usage for any specific skill player before making trade or waiver moves.

With the 49ers and Chiefs losing on Sunday, the Vikings are the last unbeaten team standing in the NFL and they are in some rare company when it comes to how they're winning games.

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