Ponder Will Start For Vikings Against Packers

Christian Ponder will start at quarterback for Minnesota against Green Bay on Sunday night, while Josh Freeman will be inactive after being cleared to practice. Next week's as-the-quarterback-carousel-turns episode has not been written yet, but the Vikings have their guy for the Packers game. Coach Leslie Frazier confirmed after practice on Friday that Ponder will start against the Vikings' bitter rival. Freeman reported concussion-like symptoms the day after his rough performance Monday night in a loss to the New York Giants. He passed the NFL's required tests and went through part of the workout with the Vikings on Friday, but this was too late in the week for him to catch up with the game plan and get ready to play.

• Oct 25, 2013

Peterson Aims To Look Like 2012 Version Against Packers

Adrian Peterson carried the ball only 23 times in Minnesota's last two games. He didn't complain to the coaches this week about the play calls, though. "I don't think I had to," Peterson said.

• Oct 24, 2013

Frazier Says Decision To Start Freeman Was Right

The Minnesota Vikings are reeling from another embarrassing performance. Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said Tuesday that he wouldn't change his decision to start Josh Freeman at quarterback against the New York Giants on Monday night. Freeman struggled through a 20-for-53 passing night in the 23-7 loss.

• Oct 22, 2013

Toby Gerhart's Brother Trying To Make The Packers

The Packers-Vikings rivalry could have an extra wrinkle this fall -- a sibling rivalry. Toby Gerhart's in his fourth year as a Vikings running back. His brother Garth, an offensive lineman from Arizona State, is trying to make the team in Green Bay.

• Aug 20, 2013

Kicker Ryan Longwell To Retire As A Packer

Veteran kicker Ryan Longwell is retiring as a Green Bay Packer. Longwell is the all-time leading scorer in Packers' history. He scored 1,054 points during his nine-year career in Green Bay (1997-2005). He connected on 226 field goals and 376 extra points. Longwell set a team record by leading the Packers in scoring in nine consecutive seasons, beating the previous mark of seven by Don Hutson from 1939-45.

• Aug 12, 2013

Vikings LB Bishop 'A Kid In A Candy Store' At Camp

Desmond Bishop's first practice with the Minnesota Vikings was also his first in almost a year. The recently signed linebacker missed last season with Green Bay because of a torn right hamstring, an injury he suffered in an exhibition game. The Packers cut him last month, and he joined the rival Vikings soon after.

• Jul 27, 2013

Reports: Vikings Sign Fmr. Packer LB Bishop

The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly signed former Green Bay Packers linebacker Desmond Bishop to a one-year deal.

• Jun 24, 2013

Packers Sign Rodgers For $110M Over 5 Years

This ought to give Aaron Rodgers fond memories of the NFL draft.

• Apr 26, 2013

Packers All-Time Leading Receiver Driver To Retire

Donald Driver is retiring, with a formal announcement planned next week for the Green Bay Packers all-time leading receiver.

• Jan 31, 2013

Packers Running Back Cited In Dog Attack

Green Bay Packers running back Cedric Benson has been cited for letting his dogs run loose and attack a neighbor's livestock in Manitowoc County.

• Jan 24, 2013

Not Guilty Plea In Post-Game Fight Near Lambeau

A man has pleaded not guilty to charges resulting from a fight after the Minnesota Vikings-Green Bay Packers game last month.

• Jan 16, 2013

A Tale Of 2 QBs In Game Between Green Bay & San Francisco

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rogers grew up in California and San Francisco's quarterback Colin Kaepernick grew up a Packers fan.

• Jan 12, 2013

Packers Reveal Ticket Plan If GB Makes Super Bowl

If you're a Packers season-ticket holder, you'll be finding out in the next few days whether you've won a conditional drawing for two Super Bowl tickets.

• Jan 9, 2013

Rybak Pays Off Bet With Green Bay Mayor

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak has paid off his friendly wager with Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt over Saturday's playoff game between the Vikings and the Packers.

• Jan 7, 2013

Police Arrest 21 At Packers Game Against Vikings

Green Bay police arrested 21 people Packers NFC wildcard playoff game versus the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field.

• Jan 6, 2013

Vikings' Finish May Have Solidified Ponder's Role

Christian Ponder's future as the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback may have been sewn up without him even throwing a pass.

• Jan 6, 2013

Packers Overwhelm Vikings, 24-10

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers showed how dangerous they can be when they're at full strength Saturday night, overwhelming the Minnesota Vikings 24-10 in an NFC wild-card game that was never really close.

• Jan 5, 2013

Packers Dominating Vikes At Halftime, 17-3

DuJuan Harris and John Kuhn had short touchdown runs, and Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers took a 17-3 lead over the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday night in their NFC wild-card playoff game.

• Jan 5, 2013

Ponder Out, Webb In At QB For Vikings Vs. Packers

Christian Ponder is out, and backup Joe Webb is in at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings.

• Jan 5, 2013

Rosen Remembers: Vikings' 2005 Playoff Win At Green Bay

Unlike this year's Vikings team, which won four straight to earn their playoff spot, the 2004 team limped into the post-season with an 8-8 record and a couple of regular season losses to Green Bay.

• Jan 4, 2013

Ponder, Winfield Listed As Questionable Vs Packers

The Minnesota Vikings have listed quarterback Christian Ponder and cornerback Antoine Winfield as questionable for their playoff game on Saturday against Green Bay.

• Jan 4, 2013

Vikings X-Factors: Jarius Wright & Marcus Sherels

The Vikings have had a number of young players step up this season and a pair of them may play big roles on Saturday night at Lambeau Field -- Jarius Wright and Marcus Sherels.

• Jan 3, 2013

From Apparel To Specialty Drinks: Prep For Vikings/Packers

To find those with purple pride, look no further than the Vikings Locker Room at the Mall of America.

• Jan 3, 2013

Winfield Sits Out Practice Again For Vikings

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield did not practice Thursday and plans to wear a bigger cast on his broken right hand in the playoff game against Green Bay this weekend.

• Jan 3, 2013

Mpls., Green Bay Mayor Place Bet On Saturday's Game

Saturday's big wild card match-up has plenty on the line for the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers -- and now the mayors of those respective cities are adding their own friendly wager.

• Jan 3, 2013

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