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Chart: Jim Souhan's report card

September 9, 2013 at 5:07AM
Detroit's Reggie Bush dived across the goal line to finish off a 77-yard catch and run for a TD in the third quarter.
Detroit's Reggie Bush dives across the goal line for a 77 yard TD run in the 3rd quarter. ] Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions - Ford Field BRIAN PETERSON • brianp@startribune.com Detroit MI - 09/08//2013 (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

OFFENSE
Souhan's grade: C

Peterson had one big run, WRs played well, but Ponder was awful.

DEFENSE

Souhan's grade: D
Contained Calvin Johnson but let Bush dominate the game.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Souhan's grade: C
Walsh kicked another 50-yard field goal, but Locke was mediocre.

COACHING

Souhan's grade: C
Nothing wrong with offensive scheme; defense had unfavorable matchups.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jerome Simpson
Jerome Simpson had seven catches for 140 yards Sunday. His career game highs are 12 receptions and 152 yards. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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