For five weeks, Kevin O'Connell's postgame press conferences were all smiles after Vikings victories, even if he cautioned that the team still had things to improve upon. Late on Thursday night, he stood in front of reporters and cameras after a loss for the second time in five days,

Some Minnesota Vikings fans feel as if their team wasn’t given a fair shake on ‘Thursday Night Football’ against the Los Angeles Rams, and they may have a point. At the very least, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell has reason to be upset about the 30-20 loss,

Though he has put his own spin on a lot of the stuff he does with the Vikings, O’Connell still speaks glowingly about his time with the Rams. He referenced how he was actively involved in the preparation on a weekly basis and how that played a role in building his confidence.