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Jim Souhan grades the Vikings

October 14, 2013 at 5:13AM
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel (16) was sacked by Carolina Panthers inside linebacker A.J. Klein (56) during the third quarter as the Vikings took on the Carolina Panthers at Mall of America Field, Sunday, October 13, 2013 in Minneapolis, MN. The Vikings lost 35-10. (ELIZABETH FLORES/STAR TRIBUNE) ELIZABETH FLORES • eflores@startribune.com
Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel was brought down by Carolina linebacker A.J. Klein on Sunday. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

OFFENSE
Souhan's grade: F
Didn't run well, didn't get ball downfield, didn't avoid turnovers. Ugly.

DEFENSE

Souhan's grade: F
Didn't stop run or pass, didn't play well on third down. Ugly.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Souhan's grade: C
Nothing really wrong here. Jeff Locke had a good game.

COACHING

Souhan's grade: F
Playing well after a bye is the mark of a good coaching staff. Vikings failed.

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