Getty Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell looks on after his team's loss against the Seattle Seahawks. The Minnesota Vikings are hoping to make a push back into serious playoff contention during the upcoming 2026 NFL season. Last year, the Vikings suffered a major setback. After being one of the best teams in the league back in 2024 with Sam Darnold leading the way, the team made the decision to move on from Darnold and roll with young signal caller J.J. McCarthy in 2025. That decision