The Vikings ranked sixth in passing yards per game (237.8), seventh in passing yards per game (7.38), ninth in points per game (25.4), first in interception rate (3.77 percent), second in rushing yards allowed per game (93.4). ) and fourth in rushing yards allowed per play (4.05). Receiver Justin Jefferson was selected to the PFWA All-NFL and All-NFC teams, while outside linebackers Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel, as well as cornerback Byron Murphy, Jr., were selected to the team All-NFC.
The recognition was announced the same day O’Connell was named to the list of five finalists for The Associated Press’ Coach of the Year. The winner of this award will be announced in New Orleans on February 6.
It also continues a week in which he agreed to a contract extension Tuesday and was honored by the 101 Awards as NFC Coach of the Year.
Also Thursday, the PFWA announced Detroit executive vice president and general manager Brad Holmes as the 2024 NFL Executive of the Year, and former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson who was hired as coach -head by the Bears this week, as the 2024 NFL Assistant Coach of the Year.
