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NFL: Grading Each Team’s First Half

By Brad Rowland

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) calls out an audible in the third quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Chargers 35-21. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) calls out an audible in the third quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Chargers 35-21. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer reacts against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Minnesota Vikings defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19-13. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer reacts against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Minnesota Vikings defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19-13. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Minnesota Vikings

Oof. The majority of my preseason prognostication about the Vikings centered around Adrian Peterson, and well, he isn’t around right now.

Minnesota’s offense has suffered greatly in his absence, but even amid the breakout from former college QB Jerick McKinnon, the future isn’t as bright as it may seem. The Vikings have been plagued by wretched play from their receivers, especially from trendy sleeper Cordarrelle Patterson, and Teddy Bridgewater has not played particularly well with the exception of his exposure of the Atlanta Falcons horrid defense.

There is a small bright side for the Vikings given that they have allowed less than 20 points in each of their last three games, but the offense hasn’t really been able to take advantage. Still, Minnesota sits at 3-5, and when you evaluate that against the two previous paragraphs, things could be much, much worse.

Grade: C-

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