Round two: Ponder vs. Packers

Three weeks ago Christian Ponder made his first NFL start against the undefeated Packers. Not much has changed with Green Bay. They're still undefeated and Aaron Rodgers is still dominating. A lot has changed with Ponder, and he's ready for round two against the Packers.
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Three weeks ago Christian Ponder made his first NFL start against the undefeated Packers. Not much has changed with Green Bay. They're still undefeated and Aaron Rodgers is still dominating. A lot has changed with Ponder, and he's ready for round two against the Packers.

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