Mon Jan 06 02:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Vikings Players and Coaches Speak Ahead of Season Finale Against Lions

**EDEN PRAIRIE, MN** – The Minnesota Vikings held a flurry of media availabilities this week as the team prepares for their final regular season game against the Detroit Lions. Numerous players and coaches addressed the press at the TCO Performance Center, previewing the upcoming matchup and reflecting on the recent victory over the Green Bay Packers.

Among those speaking were key players including star wide receiver Justin Jefferson, quarterback Sam Darnold, tight end T.J. Hockenson, and running backs Aaron Jones and Cam Akers. Head Coach Kevin O’Connell also fielded questions multiple times, along with Offensive Coordinator Wes Phillips, Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores, and Special Teams Coordinator Matt Daniels. Other players who spoke included Blake Cashman, Jonathan Greenard, Josh Metellus, Byron Murphy Jr., Andrew Van Ginkel, and Dalton Risner.

In a noteworthy side note, safety Josh Metellus received the Korey Stringer Media Good Guy Award, presented by ESPN’s Kevin Seifert.

The Vikings face the Lions in a game with significant playoff implications. The press conferences provided insights into the team’s preparation and strategy for this crucial contest.

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