Minnesota Vikings

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.

Aaron Rodgers kept Green Bay unbeaten with three touchdowns and 335 yards passing, holding off plucky rookie Christian Ponder and the Minnesota Vikings in the rookie's first start for a 33-27 victory Sunday by the Packers.

Police have arrested Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook on domestic battery charges that could cause him to miss this weekend's game against the Green Bay Packers.

The Vikings may have to play Sunday's game against Green Bay without safety Jamarca Sanford (concussion) and center John Sullivan (concussion). Both were absent from practice for a 2nd straight day. Backup quarterback Joe Webb missed practice Thursday for non-injury related reasons. If Sanford and Sullivan can't play Sunday Tyrell Johnson would start at safety and Joe Berger would start at center.

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.

The Vikings lost center John Sullivan and safety Jamarca Sanford in their loss to Chicago Sunday. Both players left with apparent concussions. Phil Loadholt also left the game with a knee injury. The status of all 3 players will be determined later this week. The Vikings are 1-5 and will host 6-0 Green Bay Sunday at 3:15, pregame on WJON at 2:00.

The Vikings lost 39-10 at Chicago Sunday night to fall to 1-5 on the season. Devin Hester made a pair of big plays for the Bears. He had a 48-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter and added a 98-yard kickoff return touchdown in the 2nd half. Jay Cutler threw for 267 yards and 2 touchdowns with no interceptions.