The Minnesota Vikings under coach Kevin O'Connell have consistently been a pass-oriented team, building around his knack for quarterback development and play design and investing heavily in premier players at the pass-catching positions.

The Vikings have wisely begun to alter their identity this season, as evidenced throughout their 48-10 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

With a first-year starter in J.J. McCarthy, who has been temporarily replaced by a savvy if limited backup in Carson Wentz, O'Connell and the Vikings have long been cognizant of the patience required with the passing game. The early output by the offense — ranking third-to-last in the NFL in passing yards per game through three weeks — has provided an unnecessary but pointed reminder of the transition

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