Fantasy Update
Dec 11, 2013
FFToday
Ponder cleared from concussion Frazier officially announced Matt Cassel as the starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Eagles at Mall of America Field. It will be Cassel's fourth start of the season and second straight start. Christian Ponder, who has been cleared from the concussion that sidelined him last week, will serve as the backup. Josh Freeman will be the No. 3 QB. (Star Tribune) FF Today's Take: Ponder (concussion) has been cleared for action but Cassel will get the start. This is a marginal improvement for the passing offense and Cassel is only a QB2 for...
Dec 9, 2013
Rotoworld
Christian Ponder (concussion) has been cleared for Week 15.
FFToday Dec 11, 2013
Cassel to start for Vikings
Ponder cleared from concussion Frazier officially announced Matt Cassel as the starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Eagles at Mall of America Field. It will be Cassel's fourth start of the season and second straight start. Christian Ponder, who has been cleared from the concussion that sidelined him last week, will serve as the backup. Josh Freeman will be the No. 3 QB. (Star Tribune) FF Today's Take: Ponder (concussion) has been cleared for action but Cassel will get the start. This is a marginal improvement for the passing offense and Cassel is only a QB2 for...
St. Paul Pioneer Press Dec 9, 2013
Vikings: Christian Ponder gets OK to return to practice
Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder has passed the NFL's concussion protocol and was cleared to resume practicing this week. But coach Leslie Frazier did not indicate Monday whether he would reclaim the starting job from backup Matt Cassel.
Rotoworld Dec 9, 2013
Christian Ponder cleared for Week 15 - Christian Ponder (QB) Minnesota Vikings
Christian Ponder (concussion) has been cleared for Week 15.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Dec 7, 2013
Ponder out Sunday, Adrian Peterson ramping up for Baltimore
Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder did not pass the NFL concussion protocol this week. He did not practice again on Friday and will be out of Sunday's contest against the Vikings. Running back Adrian Peterson is listed as questionable (groin) after limited participation on Friday. Coach Leslie Frazier said Peterson wasn't running at full speed, but he was ramping up his activity for Sunday.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Dec 6, 2013
Vikings' Ponder out; Ravens' Dumervil listed as doubtful
Vikings Christian Ponder did not pass the NFL concussion protocol this week and will be out for Sunday's contest against the Ravens
FFChamps.com Dec 6, 2013
Christian Ponder Ruled Out
Minnesota quarterback Christian Ponder (concussion) has officially been ruled out for Sunday's game against Baltimore.Fantasy Spin:Ponder's injury will put Matt Cassel in line to be the quarterback. Adrian Peterson owners will be happy as he's averaged 175 ypg with Cassel under center. Cassel also gets the ball to Greg Jennings better than Ponder or Josh Freeman so his value could climb a little.
St. Paul Pioneer Press Dec 5, 2013
Vikings: Christian Ponder, Kyle Rudolph, Josh Robinson out for Sunday
Josh Freeman will be in uniform again this weekend.
FFChamps.com Dec 5, 2013
Christian Ponder Not Practicing Thursday
Minnesota quarterback Christian Ponder (concussion) missed another practice Thursday and its probably unlikely that we will see him ready for Sunday's game.Fantasy Spin:Ponder's injury should put Matt Cassel in line to be the quarterback. Adrian Peterson owersn will be happy as he's averaged 175 ypg with Cassel under center. Cassel also gets the ball to Greg Jennings better than Ponder or Josh Freeman so his value could climb a little.
FFToday Dec 4, 2013
Cassel to start for Vikings
Ponder still feeling symptoms of concussion Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel will start on Sunday against the Ravens. Head coach Leslie Frazier said Christian Ponder hasn't passed the concussion protocol. He's still dealing with some symptoms. (Minneapolis Star Tribune) FF Today's Take: Cassel filled in for Ponder last week going 20-33 for 243 yds, 1 TD and 1 INT. He's got a tough matchup on the road against the Ravens defense and will be nothing more than a QB2 in Week 14.
St. Paul Pioneer Press Dec 2, 2013
Vikings: Christian Ponder's injury puts QB decision up in air
Christian Ponder Matt Cassel Three Vikings players suffered concussions in recent weeks. Each was cleared to return the following game.
St. Paul Pioneer Press Dec 2, 2013
Vikings: Christian Ponder's injury puts QB decision up in air
With Christian Ponder recovering from a concussion suffered the previous day, Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said Monday he is not ready to name his starting quarterback for Sunday's game at Baltimore.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Dec 2, 2013
Vikings' Frazier: Christian Ponder (concussion) only injury concern
Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said quarterback Christian Ponder is the team's only injury concern after Sunday's victory over the Bears.
FFToday Dec 1, 2013
Ponder exits with concussion
Cassel fills in Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder left the team's game with the Chicago Bears with a concussion just before halftime, and his status for next week is up in the air. After Ponder left the game, Matt Cassel led a 10-point comeback in the fourth quarter and eventually directed the Vikings to a 23-20 overtime win. Cassel threw for 243 yards in relief of Ponder. (ESPN) FF Today's Take: Ponder will have to pass concussion tests this week in order to face the Ravens in Week 14. Neither Ponder or Cassel will be a recommended fantasy play on the road in...
St. Paul Pioneer Press Dec 1, 2013
Vikings' Christian Ponder knocked out by concussion
The Vikings' quarterback carousal continues.
