What did Pro Football Focus think of how the Vikings performed on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium? Here’s a look at the player grades from the Vikings’ 16-13 win over the New York Giants:

Top 3 on offense (minimum 20 snaps)

Justin Skule … 86.6

Justin Jefferson … 85.3

Max Brosmer … 77.8

Analysis: After struggling for much of this season, Skule actually protected the quarterback’s blindside at a high level. He was even better paving the way on the ground. It makes sense that Jefferson graded out so well given some of his acrobatic catches he made throughout the game. As for Brosmer, he managed the game well, and he didn’t turn the ball over.

Bottom 3 on offense (minimum 20 snaps)

TJ Hockenson … 41.5

Jalen Nailor … 44.4

J.J. McCarthy … 45.7

Analysis: There w It might come as a surprise that McCarthy graded out so poorly given how well it felt like he was playing at times before he exited with a right hand injury. A large portion of that critique likely hinges from the strip sack that directly led to a touchdown. He also wasn’t perfect with his ball placement on a few misfires early in the game.

Top 3 on defense (minimum 20 snaps)

Isaiah Rodgers … 82.5

Blake Cashman … 75.3

Andrew Van Ginkel … 70.9

Analysis: There were pretty high marks across the board for the defense. That’s not a shock based on how dominant the unit was for prolonged stretches. There was a very nice pass breakup by Rodgers that likely aided his grade. As for Cashman, he was a tackling machine, flying around the field with reckless abandon.

Bottom 3 on defense (minimum 20 snaps)

Dallas Turner … 46.7

Eric Wilson … 48.4

Theo Jackson … 51.0

Analysis: There wasn’t much to write home about for Turner throughout the game. Not only did he fail to make any splash plays, he also struggled with tackling at the point of attack. The grade might have looked better for Wilson had he not had a sack taken off the board due to a questionable roughing the passer call.

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