OFFENSE
Souhan's grade: B
Adrian Peterson has reasserted himself as the team's MVP.
DEFENSE
Souhan's grade: B
The Vikings' D contained a very talented Raiders threesome and pressured Derek Carr late in the game.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Souhan's grade: B
Blair Walsh had a kick blocked but Cordarrelle Patterson's touchdown return changed the direction of the game.
COACHING
Souhan's grade: A
The Vikings have won five straight, including three straight road games and moved into first place in the North.
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