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Tyler Forness

Offensive PFF grades from Vikings’ 21-13 win vs. Panthers

The Minnesota Vikings found a way to win their first game of the season on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers by a score of 21-13.

The game saw a lot of interesting things on Sunday and it started with a Kirk Cousins pick-six that gave the Panthers an early lead. From there, the Vikings found a way to take the lead in the second half and win their first game of the season.

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When we look at the team’s performance, the film is the most important, but understanding other metrics is necessary as well. The PFF grades are in and paint an interesting and positive picture for the Vikings’ offense.

Top 5 offense

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  • TE Josh Oliver: 91.0
  • WR Justin Jefferson: 88.9
  • LT Christian Darrisaw: 88.3
  • TE T.J. Hockenson: 81.5
  • RB Cam Akers: 78.7

Bottom 5 offense

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  • WR Jordan Addison: 45.5
  • QB Kirk Cousins: 53.3
  • LG Ezra Cleveland: 54.6
  • TE Johnny Mundt: 56.7
  • WR K.J. Osborn: 57.9

Passing grade

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  • QB Kirk Cousins: 58.5

Rushing grades

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  • RB Cam Akers: 76.0
  • RB Alexander Mattison: 64.6
  • QB Kirk Cousins: 51.3

Receiving grades

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  • WR Justin Jefferson: 87.3
  • TE T.J. Hockenson: 74.5
  • RB Cam Akers: 70.8
  • WR K.J. Osborn: 57.3
  • RB Alexander Mattison: 56.0
  • WR Jordan Addison: 50.9

Pass blocking grades

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  • FB C.J. Ham: 79.6
  • LT Christian Darrisaw: 78.3
  • C Austin Schlottmann: 74.6
  • RB Cam Akers: 72.6
  • TE T.J. Hockenson: 71.6
  • TE Johnny Mundt: 67.2
  • RT Brian O’Neill: 66.2
  • LG Ezra Cleveland: 64.6
  • RG Ed Ingram: 61.2
  • RB Alexander Mattison: 40.1
  • TE Josh Oliver: 23.8

Run blocking grades

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  • TE Josh Oliver: 89.5
  • LT Christian Darrisaw: 88.8
  • RT Brian O’Neill: 81.8
  • TE T.J. Hockenson: 75.5
  • C Austin Schlottmann: 68.8
  • FB C.J. Ham: 67.8
  • RG Ed Ingram: 62.7
  • WR K.J. Osborn
  • WR Justin Jefferson: 60.6
  • TE Johnny Mundt: 59.6
  • LG Ezra Cleveland: 51.9
  • WR Jordan Addison: 34.6

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