Dane Mizutani: How will Vikings respond to their first win? That is the real test.

For the first time this season, head coach Kevin O'Connell walked into the Vikings locker room after a win, and delivered a postgame speech surrounded by his players. Truthfully, the Vikings beating the Panthers shouldn't be overly celebrated, because, well, they were supposed to win that game. Then again, the Vikings were supposed to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier this season, and they couldn't do that, so at least they are showing signs of improvement. There needs to be a continuation of that when the Vikings host to defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.