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Dan Wiederer

Reporter | Vikings/NFL

Phone: 612-673-7900

Dan Wiederer started covering the Vikings in 2011.
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Team take: Ponder woes won't last

If you're worried about the confidence of Christian Ponder -- and at present, it seems three-quarters of the Twin Cities might be -- the quarterback's teammates and coaches are expressing no such concerns.

Updated: November 10, 2012, - 07:43 AM

Frazier hopeful Harvin will be able to practice, play

Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said he is hopeful Percy Harvin will be on the practice field Friday. The receiver, who leads the NFL in receptions with 62, missed his second consecutive practice Thursday, still dealing with a sprained left ankle suffered Sunday at Seattle.

Updated: November 09, 2012, - 12:16 AM

Week 10 three-and-out

1. Ponder needs a bounce-back performance in the worst way this weekend against Detroit.

Updated: November 07, 2012, - 05:56 PM

Aching Harvin copes with pain

Where will the Vikings turn if the hobbled Harvin cannot play Sunday?

Updated: November 06, 2012, - 06:44 AM

Vikings' expectations roll back

A rookie quarterback once again dismantled the defense, and Adrian Peterson's 182 yards rushing couldn't make up for Christian Ponder's 63 yards passing.

Updated: November 05, 2012, - 11:44 AM

Rice shines against old team with arm, hands

It didn't take former Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice long Sunday to get his licks in on his old team. The 26-year-old played a huge role on the Seahawks' second touchdown drive in their 30-20 victory.

Updated: November 04, 2012, - 11:34 PM

Wiederer: Note to NFL scouts: Wilson is NOT too short to play QB

So he's only 5-11. Rookie Russell Wilson is showing he has the stuff of a starting QB.

Updated: November 03, 2012, - 06:05 PM

Vikings' run defense must plug gaps against Seahawks

Stopping Marshawn Lynch will be tough task Sunday against Seattle.

Updated: November 02, 2012, - 06:32 AM

Poorer Peterson now has to face stout Seattle run defense

It has already been a tough week for Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. After all, he does share a locker room with five Notre Dame players all still gloating over the Fighting Irish's 30-13 Saturday blowout of Oklahoma.

Updated: November 01, 2012, - 11:46 PM