The first 16

How Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder has fared in the first 16 starts of his NFL career:

October 20, 2012 — 5:26pm

JIM SOUHAN @Souhanstrib

THE FIRST 16

How Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder has fared in the first 16 starts of his NFL career:

Attempts 484

Completions 293

Completion percentage 60.5

Passing yards 3,188

Touchdowns 21

Interceptions 17

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