Columnist Jim Souhan's grades reflect the Vikings' ugly performance in Saturday's 38-25 loss to Green Bay.
OFFENSE
Souhan's grade: D
Adam Thielen was the rare bright spot as the Vikings otherwise failed to expose a vulnerable defense.
DEFENSE
Souhan's grade: F
Gave up 38 points to a great quarterback who had previously struggled against Mike Zimmer..
SPECIAL TEAMS
Souhan's grade: D
Missed extra point, no big returns, Locke with a poor performance
COACHING
Souhan's grade: D
Zimmer's defense flopped for a second straight week, capping a season that exposed Zimmer's flaws.
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