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Christian Ponder Vs. 49ers Run Defense

by James Dator
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James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

It wasn't supposed to go like this. The Minnesota Vikings now hold a 14-3 lead over the vaunted San Francisco 49ers following this impressing Christian Ponder TD run

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Remember: This is one of the best run defenses in the NFL, and Ponder split them like a log. What's so impressive about his touchdown is the lack of delay in deciding to run. He looked for his read, it wasn't there and he took off. Christian Ponder's stellar season continue.

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