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Vikings' Peterson out, Ponder in against Lions

Published Dec. 13, 2011 5:16 p.m. ET

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The Minnesota Vikings are without running back Adrian Peterson for a third straight game.

Peterson is on the inactive list Sunday at Detroit with a sprained left ankle and Toby Gerhart took his place on the depth chart.

Minnesota did have quarterback Christian Ponder in the lineup. The rookie was questionable because of a hip pointer.

Detroit didn't have starting running back Kevin Smith available because of his injured right ankle.

The Lions are without safety Louis Delmas (right knee) and cornerback Chris Houston (left knee) for a second straight game as expected. Rookie defensive tackle Nick Fairley is inactive after being listed as questionable with an injured left foot.

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