Head coach Kevin O’Connell didn’t do those linemen any favors early, however. Nine of the first 11 plays the Vikings ran were pass plays. The Vikings didn’t sustain a drive until Aaron Jones ...

The betting favorite for the NFL’s Coach of the Year award, Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell ... the magnetic Jim Harbaugh — Manning said he’d choose O’Connell over the rest ...

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has dumped fuel on rumors that his team could trade for its next head coach in 2025.

And the loser of the latest showdown between Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and Ravens coach John Harbaugh will be dealing instantly with the aftermath of a missed opportunity to win in the postseason. It creates an odd vibe.

One of the Bears ’ longest-standing traditions, right up there with the script B on the head coach’s hat and singing, “Bear Down, Chicago Bears” after scoring, is watching the playoffs on TV. If they’re home to be home on the couch, they might as well try to learn something.