Vikings-Packers grades: A good win but average marks

September 19, 2016 at 6:05AM

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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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