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Jim Souhan grades the Vikings

December 19, 2016 at 4:50AM

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You graded the Vikings on startribune.com/vikings. Columnist Jim Souhan weighed in, as well.

OFFENSE

Souhan's grade: D

Adrian Peterson ineffective, Oline still shaky, too many penalties

DEFENSE

Souhan's grade: F

Heart of the team showed no heart. Harrison Smith was sorely missed.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Souhan's grade: C

Kai Forbath was offensive MVP. Cordarrelle Patterson was unable to break a big play on kick returns.

COACHING

Souhan's grade: F

Force-feeding Peterson made little sense and the defense did nothing against a terrible offensive line. Worst coaching job of Mike Zimmer's head-coaching career.

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