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Ponder Misses Practice Again; Peterson Returns
Ponder Misses Practice Again; Peterson Returns
Ponder Misses Practice Again; Peterson Returns
Viking quarterback Christian Ponder missed practice for a 2nd straight day Thursday with a hip pointer injury while running back Adrian Peterson returned to practice with a high ankle sprain in his left ankle. Ponder still hopes to play and will need to practice in some capacity today. Peterson had missed the last 2 games games with a high ankle sprain and was limited in practice Thursday.
Vikings’ Ponder and Peterson Don’t Practice
Vikings’ Ponder and Peterson Don’t Practice
Vikings’ Ponder and Peterson Don’t Practice
Viking quarterback Christian Ponder and running back Adrian Peterson both missed practice Wednesday with injuries and are questionable to play this Sunday at Detroit. Ponder his a hip pointer but expects to play Sunday. He could be limited in practice the rest of the week. Peterson says he's "70 percent" after missing 2 games with a high ankle sprain in his left ankle. He hopes to play Sunday and may try and practice today.
Vikings’ Ponder Has Hip Pointer
Vikings’ Ponder Has Hip Pointer
Vikings’ Ponder Has Hip Pointer
Viking quarterback Christian Ponder sustained a hip pointer injury Sunday after taking numerous hits against Denver Sunday. Head coach Leslie Frazier announced the injury to Ponder at his Monday press conference and said he is concerned about Ponder but the trainers say Ponder should be fine to play Sunday at Detroit. Ponder is likely to be limited in practice this week.
Peterson Still Not Practicing With Vikings
Peterson Still Not Practicing With Vikings
Peterson Still Not Practicing With Vikings
Viking running back Adrian Peterson is still not practicing with a high ankle sprain to his left ankle and failed to practice for a 2nd straight day on Thursday. Peterson says the soreness in his ankle is "winding down" and he is just "taking it slow right now". Peterson still expects to play Sunday against Denver despite not being cleared to practice yet.
Peterson, Henderson Miss Practice For Vikings
Peterson, Henderson Miss Practice For Vikings
Peterson, Henderson Miss Practice For Vikings
The Vikings continue to look like the walking wounded and both middle linebacker E.J. Henderson and running back Adrian Peterson missed practice Wednesday. Henderson missed practice with a shoulder injury and Peterson sat out with a high ankle sprain.
Viking’s Peterson Listed As Doubtful
Viking’s Peterson Listed As Doubtful
Viking’s Peterson Listed As Doubtful
Viking running back Adrian Peterson is listed as doubtful by the Vikings this week with a high ankle sprain and isn't expected to play at Atlanta this Sunday. Peterson has not been ruled out of the game but he didn't practice all week despite having the walking boot removed from the left foot and ankle on Friday. Peterson had said Thursday that he expected to play.
Vikings’ Peterson Expects To Play
Vikings’ Peterson Expects To Play
Vikings’ Peterson Expects To Play
The Vikings may play with running back Adrian Peterson afterall. Peterson said Thursday he expects to play Sunday at Atlanta despite a high ankle sprain. He hasn't practiced this week and he continues to be in a walking boot. The Vikings will likely find out today whether Peterson can play on the ankle as they take the walking boot off. If he cannot then the Vikings will use a combination of Toby Gerhart and Percy Harvin as the tailback.
Peterson Has High Ankle Sprain
Peterson Has High Ankle Sprain
Peterson Has High Ankle Sprain
Viking running back Adrian Peterson has a grade 1 high ankle sprain. The Vikings announced that yesterday. A grade 1 sprain is the least severe of the grades of ankle sprains. Peterson will be in a walking boot this week until Friday when the Vikings will see if he can do some football activities. Peterson has missed just 3 games in his 5-year NFL career.
Peterson Suffers Sprained Ankle
Peterson Suffers Sprained Ankle
Peterson Suffers Sprained Ankle
Viking running back Adrian Peterson suffered a sprained ankle in the 2nd quarter of Sunday's 27-21 loss for the Vikings against Oakland. Peterson couldn't put any weight on the ankle and was carted off the field. X-rays on the ankle were negative but he'll have an MRI done on the ankle today.
Packers Pound Vikings 45-7
Packers Pound Vikings 45-7
Packers Pound Vikings 45-7
The Vikings lost 45-7 at Green Bay against the Packers Monday night. Minnesota trailed 17-0 at halftime and the game got away from the Vikings in the 2nd half. Aaron Rodgers threw for 250 yards and 4 touchdowns for Green Bay. Christian Ponder was 16-34 passing for 190 yards with no touchdowns and 1 interception.

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