Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said today that Ponder will probably start at quarterback on Sunday night against the Packers because Josh Freeman has concussion-like symptoms.
Freeman made his first start for the Vikings on Sunday in an ugly 23-7 loss to the New York Giants.
Ponder will work with the first team offense today. Because of the short work week, it's unlikely Freeman would have time to prepare if he gets cleared with concussion tests by tomorrow.
We'll have more from Winter Park shortly. ------------------------------------------------------------
I honestly was looking forward to Freeman this coming Sunday night, but this puts a whole new spin on the game. Ponder is either going to do ok, or absolutely horrendous. This leads me to I can't wait to watch this game to actually see someone at the Metrodome who will get booed louder than the Packers. Now, when I say "someone", I include our entire coaching staff, too. C'mon, Leslie, TAKE A KNEE!
OK- I have been a Lions fan for as long as I can remember. And they have pretty much always been mediocre or worse (except for the NFC Championship loss year, which was an obvious fluke).