Ponder gets another shot as Vikings QB
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder sets to pass against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, in Seattle.
AP Photo/John Froschauer
On Sunday, for the second week in a row, the Minnesota Vikings will be featured on national television.
Last week, they played on Monday Night Football. This time they'll be on Sunday Night Football when they host the Green Bay Packers.
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the teams revolving door at quarterback.
Christian Ponder is back as starter, because Josh Freeman, last week's starter, is suffering from symptoms of a concussion.
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