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Souhan grades the Vikings

December 16, 2013 at 12:27PM
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel (16) ran for yards in the first quarter at Mall of America Field, Sunday, December 15, 2013 in Minneapolis, MN. (ELIZABETH FLORES/STAR TRIBUNE) ELIZABETH FLORES • eflores@startribune.com
Quarterback Matt Cassel threw for two touchdowns and ran for another for the Vikings on Sunday. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

OFFENSE
Souhan's grade: A

The wideouts look awfully good when Matt Cassel is in the game.

DEFENSE

Souhan's grade: B

Vikings backups slowed Eagles' passing game down enough to win.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Souhan's grade: A

The presence of Patterson led to great field position on short kickoffs.

COACHING

Souhan's grade: A

Leslie Frazier had a team devastated by injuries ready to play.

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