Coming off a horrific Monday night loss in Green Bay, the Vikings (2-7) try to bounce back at Mall of America Field today against the AFC West leading Oakland Raiders (5-4).

University of Minnesota back-up quarterback Max Shortell rallied the Gophers late in the fourth quarter but the team fell short in its loss to Northwestern 21-13 Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium. Shortell came in for MarQuies Gray, who got the start for the Gophers but reinjured his ankle in the third quarter.

It's the Vikings and the Raiders at Mall of America Field. Minnesota tried to shake off that Monday night loss to the Packers, but just couldn't quite get the job done. How did it all go down? Check right here for the highlights, and more...

Adrian Peterson was back on the field Thursday for the first time since spraining his ankle against Oakland. The Vikings will need all the help they can get to avoid their fifth-straight loss Sunday in Detroit. Quarterback Christian Ponder did not practice, due to a hip pointer injury.

With the New Orleans Saints marching into town Sunday, Vikings coach Leslie Frazier says there is no doubt Christian Ponder is his starting quarterback. Frazier also says running back Adrian Peterson is poised to make his comeback after recovering from a high ankle sprain.

Quarterback Christian Ponder was limited in practice this week and listed as questionable, but expect the rookie to start if at all possible. Adrian Peterson wants to play and is close, but with Toby Gerhart coming off a career-best 91-yards last week, there is little urgency.