{
  "id": 13621389,
  "title": "Vikings' Kevin O'Connell believes Odell Beckham Jr. can play this week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/vikings-kevin-oconnell-believes-odell-beckham-jr-can-play-this-week",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T02:44:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vikings-kevin-oconnell-believes-odell-024409140.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minnesota's latest acquisition, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., is making waves as he may see action during his very first week with the team. According to ESPN reporter Kevin Seifert, Vikings practice squad coach Kevin O'Connell is optimistic about Beckham's potential to adapt quickly and possibly play against the Saints on Sunday. The article highlights that this surprising scenario could become a reality if the Vikings' star receivers, Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, sustain injuries.",
  "summary": "Could Odell Beckham Jr. play for the Vikings this week against New Orleans?",
  "key_points": [
    "Odell Beckham Jr. may play in Vikings' first game",
    "Practice squad coach Kevin O Connell optimistic",
    "Possible due to potential injuries to Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Vikings' willingness to consider Odell Beckham Jr. for immediate playing time suggests they prioritize depth at wide receiver amid concerns about Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison's health.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}