The uphill battle
The Vikings are 0-5 against NFC North foes this season:
Oct. 2at Green BayL 42-10
• Ponder plays on a Thursday night.
Oct. 12DetroitL 17-3
• Worst offense of the season.
Nov. 16at ChicagoL 21-13
• Carved up by Cutler.
Nov. 23Green BayL 24-21
• Too little, too late.
Sundayat DetroitL 16-14
• A kick away from victory?