Vikings' Coach Assigns Blame After 27-Point Loss
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell stated who is to blame for the 27-point defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Vikings, who entered the game at 3-3, needed a win to regain momentum while awaiting the return of starting quarterback JJ McCarthy, sidelined with an ankle injury. However, their performance was disappointing, trailing 21-3 at halftime and ultimately falling 37-10.
"We got outplayed," O'Connell said. "There are no excuses — injuries, short week, whatever it is. That is not, in any way, shape, or form, our standard of what we want to put on the field.
Following the loss, O'Connell took full accountability, making it clear that the defeat wasn't on the defense or quarterback Carson Wentz, but on him. He emphasized the need for the team to own the loss and move forward.
Author's summary: Vikings' coach takes blame for 27-point loss.