Jim Souhan grades the Vikings

December 15, 2014 at 5:01AM

OFFENSE

Souhan's grade: B

Bridgewater was often excellent, but big turnovers were killers.

DEFENSE

Souhan's grade: A

Confounded Stafford and Johnson, only TD allowed came on short field.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Souhan's grade: F

Any good was erased by blocked short field goal. Have to be automatic points.

COACHING

Souhan's grade: B

Lions had maybe the three or four most-talented players on the field, playing at home, in playoff race, and Vikings held lead late in fourth. Late clock management wasn't pretty.

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