Why The Numbers Don't Tell The Full Story Of Christian Ponder's Debut
Christian Ponder didn't put up great numbers in his NFL debut. But the numbers really don't tell the entire story.
| Final - 10.23.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 7 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 33 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 27 |
Stories
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I went back-and-forth about the Green Bay Packers Power Play of the Week, and I had to go with the long touchdown pass to Greg Jennings that started the third quarter. After a hard fought first...
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Where I Briefly Remind You That The Vikings Still Lost Yesterday
One Daily Norseman writer believes that he sees a little too much sunshine and optimism from Vikings fans after a loss to Green Bay on Sunday.
Something To Believe In
For the first time in a long time, something positive has come out of a Minnesota Vikings loss.
Donovan McNabb: End Of The Road For Former Syracuse Star?
Donovan McNabb: End Of The Road For Former Syracuse Star?
Recap: Green Bay Packers Hold On And Defeat The Vikings, 33-27
A recap of the Green Bay Packers victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
Where We Argue/Debate/Rage Over "To Punt Or Not To Punt"
Where we talk about the decision to punt at the end of the Vikings' Week 7 game.
Green Bay Packers At Minnesota Vikings - Fourth Quarter Open Thread
This is the thread for discussing the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Vikings' Week 7 NFL match-up.
Percy Harvin Injury Update: Not Likely To Return
Percy Harvin likely won't be back in this one.
GameThreads
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Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay | 7 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 33 |
| Minnesota | 7 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 27 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 13:58 left: Minnesota Touchdown - 2-yard pass from Christian Ponder to Visanthe Shiancoe. (Ryan Longwell extra point is good). 3 plays, 73 yds, 1:02 min. |
| 12:36 left: Ryan Longwell extra point is good. |
| 8:34 left: Green Bay Touchdown - 2-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers to John Kuhn. (Mason Crosby extra point is good). 9 plays, 91 yds, 5:24 min. |
| 8:34 left: Mason Crosby extra point is good. 9 plays, 91 yds, 5:24 min. |
| Quarter 2 |
| 11:43 left: Minnesota Touchdown - 1-yard run by Adrian Peterson. (Ryan Longwell extra point is good). 7 plays, 50 yds, 3:39 min. |
| 11:43 left: Ryan Longwell extra point is good. 7 plays, 50 yds, 3:39 min. |
| 4:55 left: Green Bay Field Goal - 39-yarder by Mason Crosby. 11 plays, 59 yds, 6:48 min. |
| 0:55 left: Minnesota Field Goal - 52-yarder by Ryan Longwell. 11 plays, 46 yds, 4:00 min. |
| 0:00 left: Green Bay Field Goal - 45-yarder by Mason Crosby. 7 plays, 53 yds, 0:55 min. |
| Quarter 3 |
| 14:09 left: Green Bay Touchdown - 79-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers to Greg Jennings. (Mason Crosby extra point is good). 2 plays, 80 yds, 0:51 min. |
| 14:09 left: Mason Crosby extra point is good. 2 plays, 80 yds, 0:51 min. |
| 10:29 left: Green Bay Touchdown - 2-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers to Jermichael Finley. (Mason Crosby extra point is good). 4 plays, 32 yds, 2:19 min. |
| 10:29 left: Mason Crosby extra point is good. 4 plays, 32 yds, 2:19 min. |
| 3:18 left: Green Bay Field Goal - 24-yarder by Mason Crosby. 8 plays, 39 yds, 4:44 min. |
| 0:18 left: Green Bay Field Goal - 58-yarder by Mason Crosby. 4 plays, -5 yds, 1:59 min. |
| Quarter 4 |
| 13:48 left: Minnesota Field Goal - 46-yarder by Ryan Longwell. 5 plays, 52 yds, 1:30 min. |
| 7:49 left: Minnesota Touchdown - 24-yard pass from Christian Ponder to Michael Jenkins. (Ryan Longwell extra point is good). 10 plays, 93 yds, 4:41 min. |
| 7:49 left: Ryan Longwell extra point is good. 10 plays, 93 yds, 4:41 min. |
| Team statistics | Green Bay | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards Average Plays | 421 7.0 60 | 435 6.7 65 |
| Time of Possession | 32:06 | 27:54 |
| First Downs Run Pass Penalty | 25 6 16 3 | 22 9 12 1 |
| Third Down Conversions | 2-8-25% | 9-16-56% |
| Fourth Down Conversions | 0-0-0% | 0-0-0% |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Average Interceptions-Yards Sacks-Yards Lost | 307 24-30 9.0 0-0 4-28 | 217 13-32 6.4 2-26 2-2 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts Average | 114 26 4.4 | 218 31 7.0 |
| Return Yards Punt returns-Yards Kickoff returns-Yards | 113 2-42 3-71 | 88 2-12 3-76 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions-Yards | 1 1-1 0-0 | 2 0-0 2-26 |
| Penalties-Yards | 6-44 | 9-91 |
| Punts-Average (Net Avg.) | 3-59.3 (55.3) | 4-40.3 (29.8) |
| Tackles Solo Assists | 47 35 12 | 63 39 24 |
Officials: Peter Morelli (Referee), Butch Hannah (Umpire), Mark Baltz (Head Linesman), John Hussey (Line Judge), Don Carlsen (Side Judge), Rob Vernatchi (Back Judge), Jon Lucivansky (Field Judge)
