Unbeaten Packers Pummel Vikings 45-7

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes, Randall Cobb ran a punt back 80 yards for a score and the Green Bay Packers' defense showed it can take control of a game in a 45-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.

The Packers ran their record to 9-0 and remain the NFL's lone unbeaten team.

A strong Vikings pass rush didn't force any uncharacteristic mistakes from Rodgers, who was 23 of 30 for 250 yards without an interception. Rodgers threw a pair of touchdown passes to Jordy Nelson, and also found Greg Jennings and John Kuhn for scores.

Adrian Peterson was held to 14 carries for 51 yards and a touchdown for the Vikings (2-7). Rookie quarterback Christian Ponder was 16 of 34 for 190 yards with an interception.

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