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Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has lighthearted exchange with mic'd-up Justin Jefferson during preseason game

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Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The atmosphere of NFL preseason games tends to be more relaxed than what star players and coaches typically experience over the course of the regular season.

But, a player being mic'd during a game has become a relatively normal occurrence in the league. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connnell quickly picked up on the fact that Justin Jefferson was wearing a microphone during Minnesota's preseason opener.

O'Connell ended up having a lighthearted and hilarious exchange with the superstar wide receiver on the sideline as the Vikings took on the Las Vegas Raiders. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Head Coach Kevin OConnell of the Minnesota Vikings on the sidelines of the pre-season game against Las Vegas Raiders at U.S.

Bank Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 24-23. (Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) "The real question is, why — I see Justin, he never stands by himself," O’Connell said. "He’s the energy, the igniter.

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