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Green Bay Packers win as Christian Ponder struggles

Christian Ponder throws two interceptions to allow the Green Bay Packers to record a win at Lambeau Field.

A strong second half saw the Green Bay Packers beat their division rivals the Minnesota Vikings yesterday.

Christian Ponder of the Minnesota Vikings on December 2, 2012© AP Photos

James Jones gave the Packers a lead in the first quarter, before Kevin Rudolph and Adrian Peterson saw the Vikings ahead at half-time.

James Starks gave the home side their first rushing touchdown in almost two months in the third quarter.

Christian Ponder threw two interceptions to Morgan Burnett as the Vikings struggled with their offence towards the end of the game.

Two Mason Crosby field goals helped secure the Packers victory, which moves them ahead of the Chicago Bears in the NFC North.

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Christian Ponder of the Minnesota Vikings on November 25, 2012
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