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You graded the Vikings on startribune.com/vikings. Columnist Jim Souhan weighed in, as well.
OFFENSE
11%
71%
15%
3%
0%
Souhan's grade: B
Only Diggs and Bradford made big plays. But both were brilliant.
DEFENSE
56%
40%
4%
0%
0%
Souhan's grade: B
Too many penalties, but beating Aaron Rodgers always a plus.
SPECIAL TEAMS
23%
54%
15%
8%
0%
Souhan's grade: C
Blocked punt negates small positives.
COACHING
78%
18%
4%
0%
0%
Souhan's grade: A
Zimmer won incorporating brand-new QB. That's coaching.
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