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Caleb Banks receives low PFF grade despite Vikings coach's praise

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 2:09 PM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Caleb Banks receives low PFF grade despite Vikings coach's praise

Summary

In their Week 3 game, the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Chicago Bears 9-3, with defensive lineman Caleb Banks showcasing disruptive play. However, Pro Football Focus awarded him the lowest grade on the team, with an overall score of 30.1. While Banks recorded five tackles, he struggled in run defense, receiving a grade of 29.6. The Vikings coaching staff still praised his performance, indicating a discrepancy between on-field impact and analytical assessment. Banks played a total of 36 snaps, equally divided between run and pass plays.

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By the Numbers

•Vikings won 9-3 against the Bears on September 21, 2026
•Caleb Banks received a 30.1 grade from Pro Football Focus
•Banks led the Vikings with five tackles in the game
•His run defense grade was low at 29.6
•Minnesota coaching staff continues to commend Banks' effort

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2:09 PMYahoo Sports — PFF's horrid grade for Caleb Banks doesn't match Vikings coach's praise

What they're saying

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Banks was disruptive in his second career game. Or so Kevin O'Connell and the rest of the world thought before seeing his PFF grades.
— Yahoo Sports

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