Christian Ponder

The scrutiny Christian Ponder endured last season could pale next to what he’ll encounter this year as Minnesota’s quarterback.

The Minnesota Vikings have tried unsuccessfully to turn Joe Webb’s elite athleticism into reliable NFL productivity and time is running out. Entering the fourth and final year of his rookie contract, Webb’s last chance to be part of the team’s future has arrived as a wide receiver.

The Vikings were in rebuilding mode after a 3 and 13 season last year. They surprised everyone this year making the playoffs with a plus seven in wins over last year. But it was painful on Saturday there is so much yet to do.

Christian Ponder is inactive for Minnesota's wild-card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers because of a right elbow injury. The surprise announcement about 90 minutes before Saturday's game means Joe Webb will start at quarterback for the Vikings.

The Minnesota Vikings have listed quarterback Christian Ponder and cornerback Antoine Winfield as questionable for their playoff game on Saturday against Green Bay.

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield did not practice Thursday and plans to wear a bigger cast on his broken right hand in the playoff game against Green Bay this weekend.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder is dealing with a sore right elbow that has been limiting him in practice this week as they prepare for a playoff game at Green Bay.

Along with a playoff chase, there's one player going for an NFL record, another named as a player of the week and now the quarterback gets married at a courthouse to an ESPN reporter.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder and ESPN reporter Samantha Steele have tied the knot. Ponder confirmed on Wednesday that the two were married at a courthouse in Wisconsin on Monday.

Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said Monday he never considered pulling quarterback Christian Ponder against Green Bay, and believes he is the QB that gives the team the best chance to win against Chicago this week.