2012 DRAFT GUIDE

	#7 Christian Ponder
		Pos: Quarterback NFL Team: MIN Injury: Questionable Injury Type: elbow		Experience: 2 College: Florida State Height: 74 Weight: 229 Born: 2/25/1988

Year	Tm	Gm	Cmp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int	Sack	Rush	Yds	TDs	Fum
PROJ	MIN	16	280	482	3426	24	19		42	366	1
2011	MIN	16	158	291	1853	13	13	30	28	219	0	2

Summary

Quarterback Rank: #28All Players: #230

Ponder was all over the place last season. He had some big games but also some terrible showings. Ponder actually had three games with less than 100-passing yards. He also had six multiple touchdown games, showing his ability to make plays in the passing game. He failed to throw for 3,000 yards for the season, though, and scored 20 total touchdowns. But in fairness to Ponder, the Vikings had a lack of weapons in the passing game much of the year. An upgrade at receiver should help Ponder's production and growth. Ponder brings some positives to the table as a starter. Ponder doesn't have a big arm, but is accurate and intelligent. He takes few chances downfield, though, and normally dinks and dunks throughout the game. If he hopes to make strides as a quarterback, he'll need to improve on making plays down the field. Ponder will make plays with his legs, rushing for 472 yards in two seasons. Ponder won't be handed the starting job this season, competing with Matt Cassel, but the job seems to be his to lose.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

Ponder is a middle of the road No. 2 for fantasy teams. He has some touchdown potential but plays in a run-first offense that lacks some weapons at receiver. He could see an uptick in yards and touchdowns this season but don't expect a big improvement. He could get around 3,300 yards and 25 touchdowns if all goes well for him.

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Notes

May 01 11:13 am

Minnesota Vikings QB Christian Ponder (elbow) had an MRI on his elbow after it flared up several weeks after the season. He said it's fine now, though.
Source: KFFL.com

Jan 27 09:22 pm

The Minnesota Vikings finished the regular season 31st in passing offense, posting 171.9 net yards per game, down from 28th in 2011. The biggest difference was a slip in red-zone touchdown rate, going from ninth in the NFL, to 18th with a 53.8 percent conversion rate. The Vikings also dropped in third-down conversion rate from 14th in the league, to 19th with a 37.1 percent success rate. Despite those numbers, QB Christian Ponder improved in nearly every statistical category, although his performance was uneven over the course of the season.
Source: KFFL.com

Jan 08 05:33 pm

Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier praised QB Christian Ponder for his play this year. 'We're excited about his progress. The way he played down the stretch -- he was great,' Frazier said.
Fantasy Impact: We still wouldn't be surprised if the Vikings bring in another quarterback to at least compete with Ponder for the starting job.

Jan 08 02:22 pm

Minnesota Vikings QB Christian Ponder (elbow) will not need surgery in the offseason.
Source: KFFL.com

Jan 06 02:22 pm

Minnesota Vikings QB Christian Ponder (triceps, elbow) said a deep bruise in his triceps muscle was the reason he did not pay in the Wild Card playoff game. Ponder was on the injury list because of an elbow injury but said his elbow was fine. Ponder said the injury affected his velocity as well as his arm angle.
Source: KFFL.com

Jan 05 06:59 pm

Ponder is out for the Wild Card game, leaving Joe Webb to start the game for the Vikings.

Jan 05 06:29 pm

NBC is reporting that Christian Ponder is inactive for tonights game (elbow). Joe Webb will get the start.

Jan 05 02:42 pm

Minnesota Vikings QB Christian Ponder (elbow) is dealing with elbow bursitis and may need the fluid in his elbow to be drained before the Wild Card playoff game. Ponder should be able to play with the injury but it may need a few weeks to fully heal.
Source: KFFL.com

Jan 04 03:02 pm

Minnesota Vikings QB Christian Ponder (elbow) was limited in practice Friday, Jan. 4, and is questionable for the team's Wild Card game.
Fantasy Impact: Ponder should be ready to go for the game this weekend.
Source: KFFL.com

Jan 03 01:52 pm

Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said QB Christian Ponder (elbow) was very limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 3, because of his injured elbow.
Fantasy Impact: This isn't great news for Ponder, who could be slowed some in the game because of the injury.
Source: KFFL.com

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