Former Vikings First Round Pick Christian Ponder Shares Why He Struggled Early in His NFL Career

Before the Minnesota Vikings selected their current starting quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, there was Christian Ponder. The Vikings took him with the 12th overall pick of the 2011 NFL Draft to be the future starting quarterback with Brett Favre retiring from the NFL. Former Philadelphia Eagles and… Continue reading Former Vikings First Round Pick Christian Ponder Shares Why He Struggled Early in His NFL Career

NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Christian Watson, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson commented on the team’s outlook at the receiver position, specifically in the slot.  “I think that’s to be determined, it’s a little bit different right now,” Johnson said, via BearsWire.com. “Can DJ (Moore) play inside? I think he can, can Rome (Odunze) play inside? I think he can. Both those… Continue reading NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Christian Watson, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Christian McCaffrey’s replacement is here ― Jordan Mason to Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have got their man with the signing of Jordan Mason. It would appear he is leaving Christian McCaffrey in his rear view mirror. The deal is completed by the Vikings also giving up their fifth round pick(#160 overall) of this years draft as well as their sixth round pick for the 2026… Continue reading Christian McCaffrey’s replacement is here ― Jordan Mason to Minnesota Vikings

Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw on track with his recovery

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Christian Watson injury update, status vs. Vikings in Week 17

The Week 17 matchup for Christian Watson and the Green Bay Packers has them going head to head against the Minnesota Vikings at 4:25 PM ET on Sunday, Dec. 29. Watch Christian Watson and the Packers vs. Vikings on Fubo! Will Christian Watson play this week? Watson (questionable, knee) is on the injury report this… Continue reading Christian Watson injury update, status vs. Vikings in Week 17

Packers leaving door open for WR Christian Watson to play vs. Vikings

Green Bay Packers receiver Christian Watson injured his knee on Monday night and didn’t practice all week, but coach Matt LaFleur said the window remains “open” for Watson to play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. The Packers listed Watson as questionable to play on the final injury report released Friday. “It’s still open,” LaFleur said.… Continue reading Packers leaving door open for WR Christian Watson to play vs. Vikings

Why Packers shouldn’t rush Christian Watson back for Vikings clash

Week 17’s clash with the Minnesota Vikings is a massive game for the 11-4 Green Bay Packers. If they win, they’ll be 12-4 and will have knocked the Vikings down to 13-3. With each team still having one game left remaining after this one (the Packers play the woeful Chicago Bears while the Vikings play… Continue reading Why Packers shouldn’t rush Christian Watson back for Vikings clash

Packers: Matt LaFleur says Christian Watson could play vs. Vikings

When he met with the press on Tuesday, Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur dropped some positive news about the status of receiver Christian Watson, who dropped out versus the New Orleans Saints in the Packers’ Monday Night Football victory. LaFleur stated that the Green Bay speedster could “potentially” play against the Minnesota Vikings… Continue reading Packers: Matt LaFleur says Christian Watson could play vs. Vikings

Cam Robinson has kept Vikings rolling amid Christian Darrisaw’s absence

The sky felt like it was falling in Minnesota a couple of months ago. Not only had the Vikings suffered losses to the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams in succession, they had also lost star left tackle Christian Darrisaw to a torn anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament in his left knee. As… Continue reading Cam Robinson has kept Vikings rolling amid Christian Darrisaw’s absence