Souhan grades the Vikings

October 28, 2013 at 6:08AM
Vikings fans weren't in a Joking mood after the first half. ] Minnesota Vikings -vs- Green Bay Packers, Metrodome. Minneapolis, MN - 10/27//2013
Vikings fans weren’t in a joking mood Sunday night at the Metrodome as their team lost 44-31 to the Packers. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

OFFENSE Souhan's grade: D

Peterson ran more assertively, Rudolph effective, still no QB.

DEFENSE

Souhan's grade: F

Nobody could cover Nelson or stop Rodgers or Lacy.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Souhan's grade: B

Patterson's explosiveness should help offense. Gave up a return TD.

COACHING

Souhan's grade: D

Not enough Patterson on offense or smart matchups on D.

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