Ponder is in his first full season as the starting quarterback for the Vikings. He has thrown for 2,027 yards and 12 touchdowns with 8 interceptions this season. His quarterback rating is 85.2.
Peterson allegedly refused to leave the Houston night club back in July and became combative with staff. He was scheduled for a court appearance in Texas on Thursday.
The Vikings practice without start players running back Adrian Peterson and receiver Percy Harvin Thursday. Defensive tackle Letroy Guion (turf toe) also missed practice for the Vikings Thursday. Peterson sat out because of an illness but is expected to play Sunday against Detroit. Harvin missed a 2nd straight day of practice with an ankle sprain. Harvin was spotted in the locker room limping badly.
The Vikings were back on the practice field Wednesday in preparation for Sunday's game against Detroit, but Percy Harvin and defensive tackle Letroy Guion were both missing..
The biggest concern after the Vikings' 30-20 loss at Seattle Sunday is the performance or lack there of from quarterback Christian Ponder. Ponder looked tentative, apprehensive and lacked confidence. How do the Vikings and Ponder fix these problems?
Adrian Peterson kept the Vikings in the game by rushing for 182 yards on 17 carries and 2 touchdowns but Christian Ponder's struggled as the Vikes go to 5-4.
Doug Martin caught one touchdown and ran for another score as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Minnesota Vikings, 36-17, in Minneapolis on Thursday night.
The Vikings are giving running back Adrian Peterson and defensive end Jared Allen a break this week. Both missed practice Thursday for precautionary reasons.