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The first 16

By Jim Souhan

October 20, 2012 at 10:26PM

THE FIRST 16

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

Attempts484

Completions293

Completion percentage60.5

Passing yards3,188

Touchdowns21

Interceptions17

about the writer

Jim Souhan

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Jim Souhan is a sports columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune. He has worked at the paper since 1990, previously covering the Twins and Vikings.

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