At 1:00 p.m. ET the Minnesota Vikings (2-8) will face the Green Bay Packers (5-5) who are struggling to keep playoff hopes alive without their star quarterback Aaron Rodgers under center. Watch the game on Fox or live stream it here. Vikings fans can listen to the game on KFAN 100.3, while Packers fans may do the same on WTMJ-AM 620.
The Packers are trying to get their first win of the season with third-stringer Scott Tolzien under center, and head coach Mike McCarthy has seen enough ability to stick with the former practice squad passer despite some losses. "He has a lot of good football ahead of him, but the reality is, and he knows this more than anybody, he has to take care of the football."
Even though Minnesota is 2-8 and out of contention for a return to the postseason, the game is still a crucial one. "Extremely important football game this week," McCarthy said. "It's a division game, it's a home game. We've had two home games get away from us. Part of the formula for success in any football season is winning your home games.
The Vikings have their own quarterback issues, but it's not due to a missing Pro Bowler. The Vikes have just battled ineffectiveness from every player they put out there; Christian Ponder will start today despite being pulled last week. "I'm excited to be out there again. I'm ready to go and healthy," he said. "When the pressure is on, I've stepped up. At other times, I haven't. I need to be more consistent," Ponder said.
Ponder may get help in this one thanks to the injury bug, which has bitten the hamstrings f Packers regular cornerback Sam Shields and Casey Heyward.
Vikings Injury Report:
| Greg Jennings | WR | Achilles | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Matt Asiata | RB | Shoulder | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Adrian Peterson | RB | Groin | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Josh Robinson | CB | Chest | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Letroy Guion | DT | Chest | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Kyle Rudolph | TE | Foot | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Erin Henderson | LB | Not Injury Related | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Christian Ponder | QB | left Shoulder | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Michael Mauti | LB | Knee | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| John Sullivan | C | Concussion | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Chad Greenway | LB | Wrist | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Fred Evans | DT | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Rhett Ellison | TE | Ankle | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Brian Robison | DE | Neck | Did Not Participate In Practice | Questionable |
| Jared Allen | DE | Back | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
Packers Injury Report:
| Mike Neal | DE | Abdomen | Limited Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Nick Perry | LB | Foot | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Don Barclay | T | Knee | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| James Nixon | CB | Knee | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Casey Hayward | CB | Hamstring | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Clay Matthews | LB | Thumb | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Evan Dietrich-Smith | C | Knee | Limited Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Sam Shields | CB | Hamstring | Did Not Participate In Practice | Questionable |
| Johnny Jolly | DE | Groin | Did Not Participate In Practice | Doubtful |
| Ryan Pickett | DT | Knee | Limited Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | Collarbone | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Andy Mulumba | LB | Ankle | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Micah Hyde | CB | Groin | Did Not Participate In Practice | Probable |
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