http://www.mail.com/people/43404-christian-ponder.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/43404-christian-ponder.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1959096-dumervil-jennings-top-day-4-nfl-free-agency.html Elvis Dumervil was staying with the Denver Broncos. And then, he wasn't. On another busy day of NFL free agency, the highlight — or lowlight — came after a strange sequence of events in which the Broncos and the defensive end reached an agreement on a new deal that ended up not valid because the paperwork was filed too late. ... Sat, 16 Mar 2013 07:34:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1959096-dumervil-jennings-top-day-4-nfl-free-agency.html 2013-03-16T07:34:13Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1958622-vikings-sign-wr-greg-jennings-rival-packers.html EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Greg Jennings spent seven years getting the best of the Minnesota Vikings secondary while playing for their bitter rivals in Green Bay. No longer feeling as important to the Packers after two seasons shortened by injuries, Jennings crossed the border and found a team that welcomed him with desperately open arms. Jennings signed ... Sat, 16 Mar 2013 03:14:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1958622-vikings-sign-wr-greg-jennings-rival-packers.html 2013-03-16T03:14:32Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1955948-falcons-steven-jackson-matt-cassel-to-vikings.html The Atlanta Falcons replaced Michael Turner with another proven, productive running back. Steven Jackson, the top running back in free agency, agreed to a three-year, $12 million deal with the Falcons on Thursday. Also getting new deals were backup quarterback Matt Cassel in Minnesota, pass rusher Cliff Avril in Seattle and cornerback Keenan Lewis in New ... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:44:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1955948-falcons-steven-jackson-matt-cassel-to-vikings.html 2013-03-15T02:44:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1954594-vikings-land-qb-cassel-talk-with-wr-jennings.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two of the Minnesota Vikings' biggest priorities this offseason were to bolster a thin receiver corps and get a quality veteran to backup quarterback Christian Ponder. One down, one to go. The Vikings agreed to terms with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel on Thursday, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Pres... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:58:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1954594-vikings-land-qb-cassel-talk-with-wr-jennings.html 2013-03-14T20:58:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1946678-ap-sources-vikings-trade-percy-harvin-to-seahawks.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Percy Harvin is headed to Seattle, and Adrian Peterson isn't happy about it. Harvin, Minnesota's moody and multi-talented young wide receiver, will join the Seahawks for a package of draft picks that includes Seattle's first-round selection next month, No. 25 overall. Two people with knowledge of the deal confirmed the details Monday to... Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:24:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1946678-ap-sources-vikings-trade-percy-harvin-to-seahawks.html 2013-03-11T23:24:41Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1890236-fraziers-deal-with-vikings-thru-2014.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After leading the Minnesota Vikings to a surprising playoff berth last season, coach Leslie Frazier had a contract option picked up for 2014. The Vikings announced they exercised the fourth-year option on his Wednesday, helping Frazier avoid what would have been a lame-duck season in 2013 while also giving the team some flexibility goin... Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:24:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1890236-fraziers-deal-with-vikings-thru-2014.html 2013-02-14T05:24:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1802108-packers-depth-24-10-win-vikes.html GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Deep on offense and scary-good on defense, the Green Bay Packers were way too much for the Minnesota Vikings. Maybe everyone else in the NFC, too. Aaron Rodgers, Charles Woodson and the Packers reminded everyone of how dangerous they can be when they're at full strength Saturday night, overwhelming the Vikings 24-10 in an NFC wild-c... Sun, 06 Jan 2013 05:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1802108-packers-depth-24-10-win-vikes.html 2013-01-06T05:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1801918-ponder-out-webb-qb-vikings-vs-packers.html GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Christian Ponder was out, and backup Joe Webb was in at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. Ponder was inactive for Minnesota's wild-card playoff game against Green Bay on Saturday night because of a right elbow injury, a pre-kickoff surprise that didn't deter the Packers in a 24-10 victory over the Vikings. W... Sun, 06 Jan 2013 04:43:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1801918-ponder-out-webb-qb-vikings-vs-packers.html 2013-01-06T04:43:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1802014-texans-beat-bengals-packers-rout-vikings.html More rematches ahead. After Green Bay routed Minnesota 24-10 Saturday night, it set up a trip to San Francisco. The 49ers beat the Packers at Lambeau Field to open the season. The Packers didn't let 2,000-yard rusher Adrian Peterson run over them again. Indeed, Packers fullback John Kuhn had a bigger impact with two touchdowns. ... Sun, 06 Jan 2013 03:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1802014-texans-beat-bengals-packers-rout-vikings.html 2013-01-06T03:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1798434-pass-happy-nfl-helps-to-to.html ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — As a wideout, Santana Moss wants Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III to throw the ball as much as possible, of course, preferably in his direction. As a football player hoping to advance in the playoffs, Moss wants the Redskins to do what they've done as well as anyone in the NFL this season: run, run, run. "That's big t... Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1798434-pass-happy-nfl-helps-to-to.html 2013-01-03T21:10:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1797256-rodgers-flacco-wild-card-rarities.html Aaron Rodgers has won a Super Bowl and an MVP award. Joe Flacco has been to the playoffs in all five of his pro seasons. They will be the rarities this weekend when three rookie quarterbacks, two in their second NFL seasons, and one veteran who has yet to appear in the postseason will lead the other teams in the wild-card round. Seahaw... Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1797256-rodgers-flacco-wild-card-rarities.html 2013-01-03T10:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1796502-12-playoff-teams-flaws-to.html The NFL's dandy dozen is set — and truth be told, a little scared. Nobody's perfect, and all the teams that made the playoffs face potential pitfalls that could derail their dreams of partying down Bourbon Street in February. The Denver Broncos are riding a league-best 11-game winning streak as Peyton Manning seeks to cap his incredible comeback with anot... Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1796502-12-playoff-teams-flaws-to.html 2013-01-02T21:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1796184-playoff-picks-packers-good-bet-this-time.html Six days after Adrian Peterson blistered them for nearly 200 yards and helped lift his team to a stunning playoff berth, the Green Bay Packers get another taste of "A.D." This time, they will deal with "All Day" Peterson at Lambeau Field. And in the playoffs. The stakes are similar to last week for the Vikings, who would have been out of the playoffs had ... Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1796184-playoff-picks-packers-good-bet-this-time.html 2013-01-02T19:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792442-vikings-rb-peterson-finishes-9-yards-shy-record.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adrian Peterson ran right past everyone this season. Past all those running backs before him who couldn't make it to 2,000 yards in a season. Past every doubter who dared to think he wouldn't make it back from a devastating knee injury. Past everyone except Eric Dickerson. Peterson became the seventh player to rush for 2,000 yards in a ... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792442-vikings-rb-peterson-finishes-9-yards-shy-record.html 2012-12-31T01:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792546-peterson-vikings-top-pack-37-34-to-playoffs.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adrian Peterson picked up the Minnesota Vikings and gave them a thrilling ride to the playoffs, where the next stop on this improbable journey is, yes, Green Bay. This game was so full of action, intrigue and tension they're going to stage it again next weekend. Peterson finished 9 yards shy of breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season ru... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792546-peterson-vikings-top-pack-37-34-to-playoffs.html 2012-12-31T01:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1784702-vikings-deny-texans-home-field-playoff-advantage.html HOUSTON (AP) — Adrian Peterson doesn't need to set records to keep the Minnesota Vikings in the playoff race. Peterson rushed for 86 yards, falling far short of the 2,000-yard mark, yet helped the Vikings' postseason chances with a 23-6 upset of the Texans on Sunday. Christian Ponder threw a touchdown pass, Toby Gerhart added a score and Blair Walsh kicke... Mon, 24 Dec 2012 01:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1784702-vikings-deny-texans-home-field-playoff-advantage.html 2012-12-24T01:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1772708-peterson-remaining-focused-while-chasing-dickerson.html EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The record many thought would never be broken is right there in front of him, and Adrian Peterson can smell it. His powerful legs have been chewing up the yards at a staggering pace over these last two months, chasing down Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing mark with the relentlessness that helped him come back from a devast... Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1772708-peterson-remaining-focused-while-chasing-dickerson.html 2012-12-17T21:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1770456-peterson-runs-212-vikings-top-rams-36-22.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — After holding Adrian Peterson to 8 yards rushing on eight carries in the first quarter, and then getting the tying touchdown early in the second quarter, the St. Louis Rams were feeling pretty good about themselves. The next play, everything changed. Peterson's 82-yard scoring jaunt after the kickoff fueled a 23-point second quarter in th... Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1770456-peterson-runs-212-vikings-top-rams-36-22.html 2012-12-17T11:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755462-giants-cowboys-redskins-win-tight-nfc-east.html Winning was required to keep pace in the NFC East playoff race. Losing was all that was needed in the AFC North. The defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants beat New Orleans with an offensive eruption fueled by David Wilson's record-setting performance. That 52-27 romp kept the Giants one game in front of Washington, which rallied to beat Baltimore ... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755462-giants-cowboys-redskins-win-tight-nfc-east.html 2012-12-10T09:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755390-peterson-vikings-quick-win-bears.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Metrodome roof held up just fine during Minnesota's latest heavy snowstorm. It's the Chicago Bears who seem to be collapsing under the weight of December football. Adrian Peterson rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns and Harrison Smith returned an interception for a score to lead the Vikings to a 21-14 victory over the freefallin... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755390-peterson-vikings-quick-win-bears.html 2012-12-10T09:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1754758-peterson-defense-lead-vikings-bears-21-14.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Everyone in the stadium knows Adrian Peterson is going to get the ball when the Minnesota Vikings are on offense. No one seems to know how to stop him once he does. His sights set squarely on 2,000 yards, Peterson's latest jaw-dropping performance also made sure the Vikings can keep their eyes on the playoffs. Peterson rushed for 154 ya... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 01:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1754758-peterson-defense-lead-vikings-bears-21-14.html 2012-12-10T01:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739144-packers-atop-division-23-14-win-vikes.html GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers are back atop the NFC North, and they have a very unlikely source to thank. Minutes after the Packers wrapped up their 23-14 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon, Seattle beat Chicago in overtime to drop the Bears back into a tie with Green Bay for the division lead. Yes, t... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739144-packers-atop-division-23-14-win-vikes.html 2012-12-03T09:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739050-broncos-patriots-falcons-win-divisions.html If NFL executives really adore parity, they must be wincing at the early division clinchings by the Broncos, Patriots and Falcons. Not to mention the Texans securing at least a wild-card berth, with nearly all of December still remaining. Sure, there could still be some close races, particularly in the NFC North and for the wild cards. But after Sunday's ... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739050-broncos-patriots-falcons-win-divisions.html 2012-12-03T08:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738490-2-burnett-ints-key-green-bays-23-14-win.html GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — If any more Green Bay receivers go down, the Packers could always use Morgan Burnett. With Minnesota rolling behind Adrian Peterson, the Green Bay safety picked off Christian Ponder twice in the red zone in the second half Sunday. Mason Crosby converted the miscues into a pair of field goals, James Starks gave Green Bay its first to... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 01:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738490-2-burnett-ints-key-green-bays-23-14-win.html 2012-12-03T01:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1722840-cutler-sharp-bears-beat-vikings-28-10.html CHICAGO (AP) — Even a lopsided win was painful for the Chicago Bears. They got Jay Cutler back after missing a game with a concussion, only to lose three more stars to injuries in a 28-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Devin Hester left the game with a concussion. Matt Forte and Charles Tillman exited with ankle injuries, and if that weren'... Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1722840-cutler-sharp-bears-beat-vikings-28-10.html 2012-11-26T09:17:00Z