Special teams – Grade: B
Not previously mentioned but now a point of emphasis, lost in the wake of 2 missed field goals and a missed extra point is the fact that Blair Walsh was responsible for 13 of the 25 points scored by Minnesota.
Other Vikings missed on 3 or more plays that they were responsible for and nobody can claim to be 100% perfect at what they do either. It’s frustrating, given Vikings history, but Walsh is an excellent kicker. He will right the ship and the Vikings are going to need his leg a lot so as fans we need to support him. His kick offs were great and the rest of special teams performed admirably.
The fans – Grade: A+
On the television broadcast the chants of “Lets go Vikings” could be heard loud and clear. Even in Nashville, the purple faithful made their presence known. Even on the road our fans are the loudest!
Overall Grade against the Titans: B
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