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Jim Souhan grades the Vikings

September 15, 2014 at 11:55AM
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) lay on the ground after he dropped a pass in the end zone on the final play of the game Sunday at TCF Bank Stadium. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribune.com The Vikings lost their home opener 30-7 to the New England Patriots at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Sunday afternoon, September 14, 2014.
Adam Thielen was on the ground in pain after a last-second pass failed to click for the Vikings in Sunday’s game. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

OFFENSE

Souhan's grade: F

Four picks, no running game, poor protection, CP underused.

DEFENSE

Souhan's grade: C

Played better than score indicates, but unable to create turnovers.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Souhan's grade: F

Blocked FG returned for TD led to blowout, 9 men on field for punt.

COACHING

Souhan's grade: C

Zimmer's D was OK, Turner's offense limited by Cassel mistakes.

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