Just a year after a 9-game winning streak, the Minnesota Vikings ‘ locker room is fracturing under the weight of a 4-6 start, turning a season of high hopes into a desperate struggle for survival. For Kevin O’Connell’s Vikings, the enemy isn’t just on the opposing sideline; a growing pressure within their own walls threatens to derail the season before their quarterback can even find his footing.

After the Week 8 loss, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reported that “underlying tension” has been present since the spring. He said the team does not feel like the same connected, energetic group from previous years. The coaches sense it. The players sense it. According to Lewis, the usual calm, positive tone Kevin O’Connell brings has not carried over this season. The team’s vibe feels tight and

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