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Saints Rout Vikings 42-20
The Vikings lost 42-20 to New Orleans Sunday afternoon to fall to 2-12 on the season. The Saints piled up 573 yards of total offense compared to 207 yards for the Vikings. Drew Brees threw for 412 yards and 5 touchdowns for New Orleans. Christian Ponder was 14-31 passing for 120 yards and 2 touchdowns with 1 interception. Adrian Peterson ran 10 times for 60 yards after missing 3 games with a high ankle sprain in his left ankle.
Peterson Says He’ll Play Sunday
Peterson Says He’ll Play Sunday
Peterson Says He’ll Play Sunday
Viking running back Adrian Peterson says he'll play Sunday when the Vikings host New Orleans Sunday at noon, pregame on WJON at 11am. Peterson has missed the last 3 games with a high ankle sprain in his left ankle. He joked Thursday that he's been getting pressured by fans on Twitter who want him back to help their fantasy football teams. Peterson was limited in practice Thursday.
Vike’s Peterson and Ponder Practice
Viking running back Adrian Peterson was a limited participate in practice Wednesday with a high ankle sprain to his left ankle but head coach Leslie Frazier expects Peterson to play Sunday against New Orleans. Peterson has missed the last 3 games with the high ankle sprain.
Lions Beat Vikings 34-28
The Vikings lost 34-28 at Detroit to the Lions Sunday afternoon. Joe Webb fumbled the football on the last play on a first and goal from the Lions 9-yard line and the game ended with the Lions recovering. Lions linebacker DeAndre Levy appeared to grab the facemask of Joe Webb on the final play contributing to the fumble. No flag was thrown.
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.
Broncos Edge Vikings 35-32
The Denver Broncos beat the Vikings 35-32 Sunday afternoon at Mall of America Field. Christian Ponder threw 2 interceptions with his 2nd allowing the Broncos to setup the game-winning field goal as time expired. Ponder was 29-47 passing for 381 yards and 3 touchdowns with 2 interceptions.
Falcons Beat Vikings 24-14
The Vikings lost 24-14 at Atlanta to the Falcons Sunday afternoon to fall to 2-9 on the season. Minnesota fell behind 17-0 before coming back to cut the lead to 17-14 but Minnesota would get no closer. Matt Ryan threw for 262 yards and 3 touchdowns for the Falcons and Christian Ponder was 17-25 passing for 186 yards and 1 touchdown with no interceptions.

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