SOUHAN'S GRADE/OFFENSE: A
Ponder had his best day; Peterson had a typically great day.
SOUHAN'S GRADE/DEFENSE: C
Gave up 34 points but did just enough to win.
SOUHAN'S GRADE/SPECIAL TEAMS: A
Around the holidays, Blair Walsh is Missile-Toe.
SOUHAN'S GRADE/COACHES: A
Musgrave did great work with Ponder; Frazier should be coach of year.
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