Christian Ponder

The Vikings lost 27-21 at home to the Oakland Raiders Sunday afternoon at Mall of America Field. Minnesota fell behind 24-7 but scored 14 4th quarter points to make the game interesting. Christian Ponder was 19-33 passing for 211 yards and 2 touchdowns with 3 interceptions and he ran for 71 yards to lead the team. Percy Harvin led the team with 6 catches for 73 yards and a touchdown.

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.

The Vikings play the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay at 7:30pm tonight, pregame on WJON at 6:30. The Vikings are 2-6 and have had a 15-day layoff because of a bye week week 9. Green Bay is 8-0. Minnesota lost to Green Bay 33-27 at Mall of America Field October 23 in rookie Christian Ponder's first start.

Viking quarterback Christian Ponder is back at practice for the Vikings after the team was on bye week 9. Ponder says he looks forward to playing in his first Monday night game when the Vikings play at Green Bay Monday night at 7:30, pregame on WJON at 6:30.

Tucked inside the disappointment of the Vikings 33-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers is one definite silver lining. Sunday marked the first start in rookie quarterback Christian Ponder’s career, and what a time to make that start -- against the defending Super Bowl Champions.

The Vikings lost at home to Green Bay 33-27 Sunday afternoon and fall to 1-6 on the season. Minnesota led 17-13 at halftime but was outscored 20-0 in the 3rd quarter. Minnesota staged a comeback in the 4th quarter with 10 straight points. Rookie Christian Ponder made his first NFL start and was 13-32 passing for 219 yards and 2 touchdowns with 2 interceptions.

Viking head coach Leslie Frazier announced today that rookie Christian Ponder will be the starting quarterback for the rest of the season including Sunday's game at home against Green Bay. Frazier says Ponder gives the Vikings the best chance to win right now and that he's not giving up on the 2011 season.

Viking head coach Leslie Frazier is expected to announce at a press conference today at 11:30am that rookie Christian Ponder will be the starting quarterback for the Vikings when they play at home against Green Bay on Sunday at 3:15, pregame on WJON at 2:00.

ESPN's Chris Mortenson is reporting that the Vikings will start rookie quarterback Christian Ponder Sunday against Green Bay. Both Ponder and veteran Donovan McNabb were reportedly informed of the decision by head coach Leslie Frazier Tuesday afternoon. Ponder was 9-17 passing for 99 yards Sunday at Chicago. McNabb has led the Vikings to a 1-5 record through the first 6 games.

Viking head coach Leslie Frazier announced Monday that he'll announce Wednesday who his starting quarterback will be this week against Green Bay. The decision comes down to veteran Donovan McNabb or rookie Christian Ponder. Ponder relieved McNabb Sunday night and was 9-17 passing for 99 yards.