The momentum for Kevin O’Connell to win the 2024 Coach Of the Year award continues. On NFL Gameday Morning, Steve Mariucci played the role of O’Connell in accepting the award during a hypothetical ceremony.

Kevin O'Connell made clear Monday that he wants to continue as the Minnesota Vikings' head coach, even as his contract status has reportedly spurred interest from other NFL teams in acquiring his services via trade.

The Minnesota Vikings fell flat on their faces during their biggest game of the season on Sunday night in Detroit. Kevin O’Connell’s squad fell 31-9 to the Detroit Lions, surrendering the NFC’s No. 1 seed and setting up a Wild Card Weekend matchup with the Los Angeles Rams at Sofi Stadium.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is thought to be a wanted man amid what has been an excellent campaign for the NFC outfit. The Vikings are vying for the top spot in the conference, having entered Sunday with a 14-2 record.

Black Monday hasn’t even arrived yet in the NFL, and the coaching carousel already includes three current vacancies with more likely to follow, the Ben Johnson and Mike Vrabel variables and Rex Ryan pushing for — and then landing — an interview with the Jets.

NFL teams could try to take a big swing for Kevin O'Connell this offseason. On Sunday, FOX Sports insider Jay Glazer said "multiple teams" may attempt to acquire O'Connell from the Minnesota Vikings.