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September 28, 2015 at 3:17AM
![Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer in the third quarter. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com - September 27, 2015, TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN, NFL, Minnesota Vikings vs. San Diego Chargers](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/HP63TVSCA3KGUWBZ3EET2NG3DM.jpg?&w=712)
Souhan's grade: B
Power formations and running made iffy passing game irrelevant.
DEFENSE
Souhan's grade: B
Couple of secondary breakdowns kept D from being more dominant.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Souhan's grade: b
Walsh looked comfortable; Sherels one of NFL's great overachievers.
COACHING
Souhan's grade: A
Strong game plans on offense and defense; creatively pressured Rivers.
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Her numbers tell tales: 32.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, 8.7 assists, 4.9 steals per regular-season game. The three state championships reveal more, as does this season's 26-0 record.
