Despite injuries to Adrian Peterson and Christian Ponder, the Vikings found a way to beat the Washington Redskins, snapping a six-game losing streak Saturday with a 33-26 win. Toby Gerhart set up a touchdown with a 67-yard run, and Joe Webb threw for two touchdowns and ran for another. Webb completed 4 of 5 passes [...]
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Webb, Gerhart Guide Vikings Past Washington 33-26
December 24th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in 2011 Regular Season, Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins Vikings rookie QB Ponder takes blame for loss to Broncos
Minnesota Vikings first-round quarterback Christian Ponder set a franchise single-game rookie passing yards record with 381 yards and a had a career-high three touchdown passes on Sunday, but blamed himself for the team’s 35-32 loss to the Denver Broncos. “I’m disappointed in myself,” Ponder said according to Judd Zulgad of 1500ESPN.com. “It’s hard to look [...]
Broncos Do It Again; Top Vikings on Final Play 35-32
How? How is it week in and week out does a guy like Tim Tebow get the job done? He did it again on Sunday, as helped out by kicker Matt Prater and a late interception, the Broncos topped the Vikings 35-32. The win means that the Broncos are 7-5, tied for first with the [...]
Falcons Gab NFL Week 12 Preview – Minnesota at Atlanta
WHEN THE VIKINGS HAVE THE BALL The expected absence of Peterson (872 rushing yards, 16 receptions, 12 total TD) could be a devastating blow to a Minnesota offense that’s fifth in the league in rushing (143.1 ypg) and has depended heavily on its workhorse back. It also hasn’t helped matters that Ponder (955 rushing yards, [...]
Second Quarter Too Much for Battered Vikings in Oakland 27-21 Victory
It was a day of injuries, frustration, and one big quarter which was enough for the Raiders to send the Vikings to their 8th loss in 10 games in the 2011 season. Carson Palmer threw for a touchdown and ran for another during a big second quarter, which the Raiders used to hold off the [...]
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Comments OffPonder to Peterson – new plan of attack?
Vikings offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave said Adrian Peterson’s pass-catching role might elevate after the coaching staff discussed how to get him even more involved and help early-down efficiency according to Jeremy Fowler of the St. Paul Pioneer-Press. The preseason storyline that Peterson would thrive as a pass-catcher in Musgrave’s new offense faded through the first [...]
McNabb discusses his role as Ponder’s mentor
Donovan McNabb has been with three NFL teams in three years. In a sitdown interview with Bob Sansavere of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, McNabb discussed his demotion and the Vikings team in general. McNabb said, “Obviously, I’m still upset and frustrated because I want to help contribute to the team and help us get to [...]
Still Searching For The Answer at Quarterback
How’s this for a knee-jerk reaction? John Beck isn’t the answer at quarterback for the Washington Redskins. Yes, last Sunday was only one game. Yes, last Sunday, he made his first NFL start in over three NFL season and close to four years overall. Yes, he finished last Sunday’s game without the services of his [...]
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