Week 13 game grades: Minnesota Vikings vs. Atlanta Falcons

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 03: Case Keenum
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 03: Case Keenum
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ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 03: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Anthony Barr #55 of the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 03: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Anthony Barr #55 of the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Minnesota Vikings marched into Atlanta for their eighth straight win, but how is each unit graded in their tough road win?

The Minnesota Vikings proved to the league they are serious contenders with a big 14-9 win at the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta is a tough place to play but the Vikings took care of business.

This game was not filled with a ton of flashy or big downfield plays. This game was physical and hard-fought on both sides of the ball. A type of game that the Vikings are happy to play.

The Vikings defense stepped up to shut down one of the high-scoring offenses in the league. Their ability to take out one of the best wide receivers in the game and in-game adjustments helped the Vikings hold the Falcons to nine points.

The Vikings offense was calm and patient throughout the game. The team didn’t force anything when things were not going right. Also, they did an excellent job staying with their game plan and eventually wearing down the Falcons.

In the end, this game showed a lot of the character of the Vikings. Now let’s move to the game grades for each unit in the Vikings win.

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