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Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants Week 4 review and grades

By Nicholas Coyer

Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Giants 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Giants 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) celebrates with quarterback Sam Bradford (8) his touchdown against the New York Giants in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) celebrates with quarterback Sam Bradford (8) his touchdown against the New York Giants in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /

The Quarterback Situation – Grade: B

Sam Bradford has been the quarterback all Vikings fans were hoping we were getting to fill in for the injured Teddy Bridgewater. Considering that the Vikings offense still had plenty of questions with Teddy at QB, it’s amazing to think that a whole new offense minus, not just Teddy, but also without AP, has managed to flourish in Norv Turners offensive system. The wildcat formations, popular in some offenses are over rated, it would be nice to see a flea flicker mixed in. Overall solid job just looking for advancement, it’s nice to see the ball being consistently spread to many different receivers, it adds to the overall team makeup this team flourishes with.

The O-Line Situation – Grade: B+

Consistent, a beautiful word to describe what the Minnesota offensive line has become. With the high price tag that was applied to “fixing” our offensive line woes, it’s nice to see some returns on that investment. Not to beat a dead horse, but it’s been much more consistent since Matt Khalil has not been able to play. A lot of expectations were not being met, it’s refreshing to see younger players being able to jump in and be contributors. It’s also nice to see that Alex Boone is starting to play at his highest level as a Viking, another return on a big investment full of expectations. Sam Bradford has to be starting to feel a much higher level of comfort behind his line, and it’s shown up in his performances as well, watching for plays to develop as opposed to making snap decisions.

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