The NFL season will sometimes show us what we want to see from players; other times, we may see something bad when it isn’t there. For fans and media, there has to be a way to check and balance things to avoid favoritism or bias in a negative light.
Thanks to PFF, we will always have an extra set of eyes to examine the football game.
After their win on Sunday against the Cardinals, the team has now won five games in a row. This time, more than most this year, the PFF grades will be very interesting as the team begins their second five-game winning streak of the year.
Here are the best and worst from the PFF grades for the Vikings’ win against the Arizona Cardinals.
Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin (1) and cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) and cornerback Fabian Moreau (23) react after Griffin made an interception late during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Justin Jefferson 78.3
Sam Darnold 77.6
Cam Akers 76.9
Dalton Risner 69.9
Cam Robinson 68.8
Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) reacts during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Aaron Jones 41.5
CJ Ham 42.2
Blake Brandel 49.2
Ty Chandler 57.3
Trent Sherfield 58.9
Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) fights off the tackle of Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) and linebacker Blake Cashman (51) during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Cam Akers 80.1
Ty Chandler 64
Sam Darnold 63.7
Aaron Jones 63.7
Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; The line of scrimmage between the Minnesota Vikings and the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Jalen Nailor 76.3
Garrett Bradbury 62.6
Justin Jefferson 61
Brandon Powell 60
Trent Sherfield 60
Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) passes against the Arizona Cardinals in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
CJ Ham 32.8
Johnny Mundt 39.3
Blake Brandel 39.5
Brian O’Neill 50
T.J. Hockenson 55.1
Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Dalton Risner 88
Nick Muse 74.5
T.J. Hockenson 74.5
Cam Robinson 74.3
Johnny Mundt 74.3
Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) runs with the ball against the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Ty Chandler 5.3
Aaron Jones 34.9
Cam Akers 53.4
Garrett Bradbury 54.7
CJ Ham 60.6
Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) runs the ball as Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Dante Stills (rear) and safety Jalen Thompson (34) go to make the tackle during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Jalen Redmond 91.1
Shaq Griffin 84.7
Blake Cashman 80.9
Stephon Gilmore 79.9
Andrew Van Ginkel 76.5
Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell talks with running back Ty Chandler (32) before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Jamin Davis 26.1
Kamu Grugier-Hill 38.3
Fabien Moreau 40.6
Jonathan Greenardf 42.6
Jihad Ward 47.4
Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) warms up before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Jalen Redmond 85.4
Josh Metellus 80.3
Jonathan Bullard 77.4
Andrew Van Ginkel 74.6
Camryn Bynum 72.3
Nov 24, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) celebrates after the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images
Jonathan Greenard 34.3
Jery Tillery 38.9
Byron Murphy Jr. 43.3
Dallas Turner 57.8
Jihad Ward 59.3
Nov 24, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Bo Richter (98) reacts after recovering a fumble against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images
Jalen Redmond 76.1
Harrison Phillips 70.8
Jamin Davis 68.4
Jerry Tillery 67.5
Andrew Van Ginkel 65.9
Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus (44) and linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (54) react after a missed field goal by the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Pat Jones II 50.1
Josh Metellus 50.6
Blake Cashman 53.5
Harrison Smith 55.4
Jihad Ward 55.4
Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) celebrates his interception during the fourth quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 12-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Blake Cashman 90.1
Shaq Griffin 85.1
Stephon Gilmore 80.6
Byrony Murphy Jr. 79.7
Andrew Van Ginkel 67.1
Nov 24, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) makes a catch over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin (1) and after replay is ruled out of bounds on his left foot touching the line during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images
Kamu Grugier-Hill 29.7
Jonathan Greenard 38
Fabien Moreau 39.3
Josh Metellus 45.3
Harrison Smith 56