Per PFF, the Vikings Top Players from Best to Worst: Thru Week 16

Dustin Baker |

Dec 27, 2021

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce (58) celebrates a sack of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) (not pictured) in overtime during an NFL Week 1 football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals won, 27-24. Minnesota Vikings At Cincinnati Bengals Sept 12

Heading into Week 17 at the Green Bay Packers, these are the Minnesota Vikings grades from best to worst per Pro Football Focus.

Of note, the only players listed are those who qualify for PFF’s minimum snaps.

1. WR – Justin Jefferson (90.1)

2. QB – Kirk Cousins (86.4)

3. NT – Michael Pierce (81.4)

4. EDGE – Danielle Hunter (81.2)

5. S – Harrison Smith (80.6)

6. DT – Dalvin Tomlinson (74.7)

7. WR – Adam Thielen (74.5)

8. LT – Christian Darrisaw (73.0)

9. FB – C.J. Ham (72.4)

10. CB – Cameron Dantzler (71.5)

11. RT – Brian O’Neill (71.4)

12. RG – Mason Cole (69.5)

13. LG – Ezra Cleveland (68.6)

t14. S – Xavier Woods (66.5)

t14. NT – Armon Watts (66.5)

16. TE – Tyler Conklin (66.0)

17. HB – Dalvin Cook (65.7)

18. LB – Anthony Barr (64.7)

19. DT – Sheldon Richardson (64.3)

20. CB – Patrick Peterson (63.9)

21. HB – Alexander Mattison (63.8)

22. EDGE – Everson Griffen (63.7)

23. WR – K.J. Osborn (63.2)

24. C – Garrett Bradbury (60.6)

25. LB – Eric Kendricks (59.0)

26. OL – Oli Udoh (53.2)

27. EDGE – D.J. Wonnum (50.4)

28. DT – James Lynch (47.3)

29. LB – Nick Vigil (44.9)

30. LT – Rashod Hill (42.2)

31. CB – Mackensie Alexander (40.8)

Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. He hosts a podcast with Bryant McKinnie, which airs every Wednesday with Raun Sawh and Sally from Minneapolis. His Viking fandom dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ and The Doors (the band).

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