Vikings open O'Connell era, aim for LaFleur-like Packers run

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers warms up before the start of an NFL preseason football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Packers’ chances of continuing that uncanny level of success will depend on how fast reigning MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers develops chemistry with his new group of receivers. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell watches during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins stands on the field during an NFL football team practice in Eagan, Minn., Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell juggles tennis balls during an NFL football team practice in Eagan, Minn., Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)