Ranking All the Players on the Vikings Roster at Midseason

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Sep 22, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tackle Matt Kalil (75) blocks against the Cleveland Browns pass in the third quarter at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. The Browns win 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

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30. Matt Kalil

His struggles have been well-documented. He’s looked competent against lesser competition but any time he’s faced with a decent speed rusher he gets destroyed. He needs to hold up better.

29. Shamar Stephen

Late-round pick doing a nice job on the D-line rotation.

28. Chase Ford

Has become a legit target for Teddy Bridgewater the last couple of games. He’ll be a nice #2 TE once Rudolph comes back.

27. Michael Mauti

Blew a man the hell up this weekend. That alone earns him a spot in the top 30.

26. Corey Wootton

Productive rotational lineman. Nothing fancy.

25. Phil Loadholt

Did losing his buddy Brandon Fusco mess him up that much? He’s been awful at times. Very disappointing.

24. Charlie Johnson

You know how you know your offensive line has been struggling? When Charlie Johnson looks like your second-best lineman.

23. Marcus Sherels

He’s shifty when he gets his hands on the ball but sometimes he fields the ball when he shouldn’t. And sometimes he fair catches the ball when he shouldn’t. The dude is an enigma.

22. Rhett Ellison

Lunch-pail tight end.

21. Robert Blanton

Has gotten exposed at times. Was manhandled by Jimmy Graham. Is a backup player being forced to perform as a starter.

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