Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants Week 4 review and grades

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; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) talks with Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) during the second quarter 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; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) talks with Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Giants 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

The Rushing Attack – Grade: B

Whereas it hasn’t hampered the Vikings ability to win games, it was nice to see the Vikings cross the 100 yard threshold for the first time this season. It’s refreshing the Asiata, McKinnon, and Line can be interchanged in rushing and pass protection so they can be in as a rusher, blocker, or just a decoy. It will be the consistent passing game that will allow for these guys to keep the chains moving in short and goal line situations. The Vikings have been so surprising that it’s hard to find too many negatives with this team. It’s becoming apparent that this team is built to win by using every bodies strengths, this will bode well for when AP comes back and draws in defenses once again!

The Ball Hawking Defense – Grade: B+

Wow! This unit keeps making elite quarterbacks look mediocre. It’s every level of the defense making big things happen. The pass defense has been insane, it has to be like playing Russian roulette every time a QB releases a pass. Overall the run defense has been strong but has been able to be over matched on a few occasions. Xavier Rhodes in particular had and amazing game holding down OBJ and securing a pick, while Linval Joseph was all over the place it seemed on the line. It’s a great situation when the entire defense can be trusted, great safety play and linebacker coverage bolster both the run and the pass defense. The defense would be even more productive if the offense can sustain longer drives, it’s no surprise Manning was able to march the field in the 4th Quarter as the defense saw extensive stretches of time on the field