Jim Souhan grades the Vikings

December 29, 2014 at 5:26AM

OFFENSE

Souhan's grade: D

Not much good here, as wide receiver Greg Jennings drops a touchdown pass and Cordarrelle Patterson causes an interception, but quarterback Teddy Bridgewater managed the game well.

DEFENSE

Souhan's grade: B

Hard to tell how invested Bears were, but the defense did its job and gave us one Robot Dance, from Corey Wootton.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Souhan's grade: B

Remember when Patterson broke big returns? This year it's again punt returned Marcus Sherels making big plays.

COACHING

Souhan's grade: B

Young players continue to play big roles. Finishing 7-9 without much from Adrian Peterson, Patterson and Kyle Rudolph not bad.

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