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Minnesota Vikings Open Preseason Against San Francisco 49ers Tonight

Found August 11, 2012 on 60 Max Power O: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Alex Smith,  Christian Ponder,  Adrian Peterson,  Toby Gerhart
TEAMS: Minnesota Vikings,  San Francisco 49ers
The Minnesota Vikings will open up their preseason against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park tonight. The Vikings had a much different season than the 9ers did last year.  The 9ers went 12-4 as they advanced as far the NFC Conference Championship.  Quarterback Alex Smith had a career year as he threw 17 touchdowns and had career highs in yards, completion percentage and quarterback rating.  He also had a career low of five interceptions. The Vikings, on the other hand, had a very opposite year.  The Vikings went a franchise worst 3-13 as they never had a chance of making the playoffs.  Rookie quarterback Christian Ponder had flashes of brilliance and will look to build upon that.  Both teams have room to improve, the Vikings just have more room. While this is just preseason and it really doesn't mean anything, it is important that Ponder gets out on the right foot.  He needs to take command of the offense and get them in a rhythm quickly.  He will be doing this...
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