The NFL season will sometimes show us what we want to see from players; other times, we may see something bad when it isn't there. For fans and media, there has to be a way to check and balance things to avoid favoritism or bias in a negative light.
Thanks to PFF, we will always have an extra set of eyes to examine the football game.
After their win on Sunday against the Seahawks, the team has now won eight games in a row. This time, more than most this year, the PFF grades will be very interesting as the team begins to finish the season with a run that has them winning the NFC North.
Here are the best and worst from the PFF grades for the Vikings' win over the Seattle Seahawks.
Best offensive grades
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings guard Dalton Risner (66) blocks Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the first half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Justin Jefferson 81.5
Sam Darnold 78.4
G Blake Brandel 76.2
Trent Sherfield 74.1
G Dalton Risner 68.7
Worst offensive grades
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) hug after the game at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Garrett Bradbury 41.4
Johnny Mundt 50.1
Jalen Nailor 50.8
T.J. Hockenson 52.2
Cam Akers 53.7
Rushing grades
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a touchdown pass against Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Sam Darnold 68.4
Aaron Jones 59.5
Cam Akers 56.3
Best run blocking grades
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus (44) pressures Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) to throw an interception during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Trent Sherfield 92.9
Blake Brandel 80.5
Josh Oliver 65.9
Brian O'Neill 63.8
Dalton Risner 61.1
Worst run blocking grades
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell reacts to a penalty for the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Garrett Bradbury 46
T.J. Hockenson 51.3
Johhny Mundt 54.8
Justin Jefferson 57
Jordan Addison 57.5
Best pass blocking grades
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a touchdown pass against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22) during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Dalton Risner 80
Brian O'Neill 77.8
Cam Akers 74.4
Worst pass blocking grades
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
T.J. Hockenson 18.1
Garrett Bradbury 26.6
Johnny Mundt 28.9
Cam Robinson 45.7
Blake Brandel 56.6
Best defensive grades
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a touchdown pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Dallas Turner 91.3
Theo Jackson 85.3
Pat Jones 80.4
Josh Metellus 77.9
Levi Drake Rodriguez 75.5
Worst defensive grades
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Bobby McCain 52.3
Blake Cashman 55.1
Jerry Tillery 56.7
Harrison Phillips 57.3
Stephon Gilmore 58.8
Best run defense grades
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Josh Metellus 77.2
Camryn Bynum 73.4
Jonathan Bullard 72.8
Pat Jones II 68.2
Bobby McCain 65.9
Worst run defense grades
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) rushes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Andrew Van Ginkel 45.4
Jonathan Greenard 48.5
Blake Cashman 51.5
Jerry Tillery 58
Jihad Ward 60
Best pass rush grades
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (83) during the first half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Josh Metellus 85.1
Andrew Van Ginkel 79.7
Jihad Ward 79.6
Pat Jones II 75.2
Levi Drake Rodriguez 69
Worst pass rush grades
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass for a touchdown while defended by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22) during the first half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Jonathan Bullard 50.5
Dallas Turner 52.9
Bobby McCain 55.6
Jerry Tillery 56.1
Blake Cashman 57.9
Best coverage grades
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) celebrates with wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) after catching a touchdown pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Dallas Turner 93.5
Jonathan Greenard 79.2
Theo Jackson 77.1
Shaq Griffin 75.8
Byron Murphy Jr. 74.1
Worst coverage grades
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) stiff arms Seattle Seahawks cornerback Coby Bryant (8) during a run play in the first half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Jihad Ward 32.7
Harrison Phillips 48.4
Bobby McCain 50.6
Stephon Gilmore 57
Camryn Bynum 59.8