Packers 42, Vikings 10

The Vikings fall to 2-3 on the season tonight with a 42-10 TNF loss to the Packers in Green Bay.  What a dreadful performance by the Vikings.  If there was still any doubt about whether Christian Ponder belongs in the NFL, I think that it's safe to say they were put to rest tonight.  Same as last year, stack the line to stop the run, heavy blitz, make Ponder beat you through the air, it never fails.  Never again please!!

Observations:

• Injuries have really decimated the Vikings offense.  
• Christian Ponder finished the game with a woeful QBR of 45.8. 
• Vikings appear to have mastered the 2 yard pass on 3rd down & 3.  
• Cordarrelle Patterson needs more touches!!!  Get him the damn ball!!
• Vikings offensive game plan seemed to disappear when Ponder was named starter.
• How are the Vikings down to their 3rd starting QB already this season?
• Field position really does make a difference.  Vikings clearly lost that battle tonight. 
• Robert Blanton sure didn't look like an NFL quality starting safety tonight.  
• Vikings crossed midfield once in the first half, and fumbled.  
• Turnovers:  Vikings 3, Packers 1.  Turnovers kill.  
• Phil Simms has a long way to go as a broadcaster.  Just saying. 
• Were the Packers really going with a no-huddle offense with a 28-0 lead?  
• I thought that we'd see more passion from a Mike Zimmer coached team. 
• TE Chase Ford looks like he belongs if that matters to anyone. 
• Wherefore art thou Brian Robison?  Not earning that hefty contract.  
• A MarQueis Gray sighting!!  Finally, work him in please. 
• What is the point of a field goal when you are down 42-7?  
• Chandler Harnish on 3 days practice is probably better than Christian Ponder.
• I wonder if Samantha Ponder can get Christian Ponder a broadcasting job? 
• Remember how bad the Packers were without Aaron Rodgers?  QB play is important!
• Can we declare Thursday Night Football a failure yet? 
• Up next?  The Lions @ TCF Bank Stadium a week from Sunday.