Souhan grades the Vikings

September 24, 2012 — 7:21am

SOUHAN'S GRADE/OFFENSE: A

Ponder's best day as a Viking, and big games from Rudolph, Harvin.

SOUHAN'S GRADE/DEFENSE: A

Made same 49ers who whipped Green Bay and Detroit look inept.

SOUHAN'S GRADE/SPECIAL TEAMS: B

Blair Walsh has had a big hand (leg?) in both wins this year.

SOUHAN'S GRADE/COACHES: A

Good game plan, stayed the course with running game and pressure D.

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Souhan grades the Vikings

SOUHAN'S GRADE/OFFENSE: A

SOUHAN'S GRADE/DEFENSE: A

SOUHAN'S GRADE/SPECIAL TEAMS: B

SOUHAN'S GRADE/COACHES: A

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