Less than a week after O'Connell lamented the Vikings' "self-inflicteds" on offense, they had two false starts, two illegal formation penalties that were declined, and a critical drop by Jalen Nailor in the red zone.

Though he has put his own spin on a lot of the stuff he does with the Vikings, O’Connell still speaks glowingly about his time with the Rams. He referenced how he was actively involved in the preparation on a weekly basis and how that played a role in building his confidence.