The Minnesota Vikings made the playoffs after going 14-3 in 2024. Although their free-agent acquisitions made significant impacts, the same couldn’t be said about their rookie class. According to Pro Football Focus, Vikings rookies took 464 combined snaps on offense and defense, the fewest in the NFL. For comparison, the Los Angeles Rams rookie class… Continue reading PFF grades for the 2024 Vikings rookie class
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NFL Week 17 grades: Vikings earn ‘B+’ for huge win over Packers; Saquon Barkley leads Eagles to an ‘A+’
Getty Images Welcome to the Week 17 grades! There’s always a lot of drama in the NFL over the final two weeks of the season, and that was definitely the case in Week 17. The biggest surprise came in New York, where the Giants pulled off a stunner with a 45-33 win over the Indianapolis… Continue reading NFL Week 17 grades: Vikings earn ‘B+’ for huge win over Packers; Saquon Barkley leads Eagles to an ‘A+’
Snap counts and notable PFF grades from Vikings’ clutch win over Seahawks
This Vikings team just continues to find ways to win football games. They let a ten-point first half lead slip away and turn into a four-point deficit late in Sunday’s game against the Seahawks, but Sam Darnold’s clutch touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson made the difference in Minnesota’s eighth consecutive victory. It was yet another… Continue reading Snap counts and notable PFF grades from Vikings’ clutch win over Seahawks
NFL Week 15 grades: Vikings earn ‘A-‘ for beating down Bears, Josh Allen leads Bills to ‘A’ in win vs. Lions
Getty Images Welcome to the Week 15 grades! The NFL playoff race is in full swing, and there are several big games on the Week 15 schedule that will have huge playoff implications. One of those games took place in Houston, where the Miami Dolphins wilted under the pressure of playing in a must-win game… Continue reading NFL Week 15 grades: Vikings earn ‘A-‘ for beating down Bears, Josh Allen leads Bills to ‘A’ in win vs. Lions
Report card grades from the Vikings performance against the Falcons
The Minnesota Vikings set the tone in the first half by saying that they were ready for anything after answering a strong opening drive by the Falcons with some impressive plays of their own. Fast forward to the second half, and it was one-way traffic as the Vikings dominated the Falcons for a 42-21 win… Continue reading Report card grades from the Vikings performance against the Falcons
Best and Worst PFF Grades from the Vikings win over the Cardinals
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… Continue reading Best and Worst PFF Grades from the Vikings win over the Cardinals
Vikings snap counts, PFF grades vs. Bears: T.J. Hockenson’s role grows
The Vikings blew a late 11-point lead and managed to hold on for a rollercoaster overtime victory over the Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday. It didn’t exactly go to plan, but four wins in a row is four wins in a row. Minnesota needed everyone in this game, from Sam Darnold to non-Justin Jefferson… Continue reading Vikings snap counts, PFF grades vs. Bears: T.J. Hockenson’s role grows