The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings came into the playoffs as two of the favorites with head coach Dan Campbell sharing a message that he'll be hugely regretting at this point

After thumping the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell told Kevin O'Connell he'd 'see [him] in two weeks.'

Dan Campbell’s “See you in two weeks” comment to Kevin O’Connell stirs Vikings’ off-season focus after playoff elimination.

The Rams hung a photo of Dan Campbell’s “two weeks” message to Kevin O’Connell in their locker room, using it as motivation for Monday

Maybe it was preconceived; maybe not. When Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell addressed Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell following the Lions' 31-9 win in Week 18 for the NFC North crown, his six words had an effect on the Vikings' fate. "I'll see you in ...

He was prescient. Because the Detroit Lions did indeed motivate the Los Angeles Rams to beat the Minnesota Vikings, all because he told Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell “I’ll see you in two weeks” after their Week 18 game. That meant Campbell assumed the Vikings would beat the Rams.

The toughest division in the NFL during the regular season failed in the postseason but became fascinating again in three days this week.

The Vikings' head coach, quarterback and defensive coordinator are among the leading vote getters for three of the league’s most prestigious awards, which will be presented Feb. 6.

On Thursday, O’Connell was named the NFL Coach of the Year by the Pro Football Writers of America. And he might not be done piling up the awards.

After the Lions were eliminated by the Commanders, fans quickly took to social media to make fun of Vikings' Kevin O'Connell and Dan Campbell

Every year, the NFL awards players, coaches, and more with honors that could be added to their eventual resume for Hall of Fame consideration. These honors are comprised of MVP, Comeback Player of the Year, and more.