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Ds and an F: Jim Souhan grades the Vikings

December 24, 2016 at 9:32PM
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer and cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) speak on the sidelines after the Green Bay Packers scored on a second-quarter pass play at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer and cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) speak on the sidelines after the Green Bay Packers scored on a second-quarter pass play at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (Tns - Tns/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Columnist Jim Souhan's grades reflect the Vikings' ugly performance in Saturday's 38-25 loss to Green Bay.

OFFENSE

Souhan's grade: D

Adam Thielen was the rare bright spot as the Vikings otherwise failed to expose a vulnerable defense.

DEFENSE

Souhan's grade: F

Gave up 38 points to a great quarterback who had previously struggled against Mike Zimmer..

SPECIAL TEAMS

Souhan's grade: D

Missed extra point, no big returns, Locke with a poor performance

COACHING

Souhan's grade: D

Zimmer's defense flopped for a second straight week, capping a season that exposed Zimmer's flaws.

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