Packers vs. Vikings: TV Schedule, Live Streaming, Radio, Game Time and More

The Minnesota Vikings will let Christian Ponder start off his career in grand fashion by having him make his first NFL start against the defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers.

At 1-5, the Vikings' season is almost already relegated to spoiler status. And in this case they will be trying to spoil the Packers' currently perfect season. That will certainly be a tall order.

Where: Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota

When: Sunday, October 23rd at 4:15 p.m. EST

Watch: Fox

Listen: Full list of Green Bay Packers radio networks, full list of Minnesota Vikings radio networks

Betting Line: Bodog Sports has taken this betting line off.

Green Bay Packers Injury Report

Wednesday's Practice Report according to NFL.com

Minnesota Vikings Injury Report

Wednesday's Practice Report according to NFL.com

Fantasy Start 'Em, Sit 'Em and Sleeper

Start 'Em: WR Jordy Nelson

Nelson is ready for a big week. Football Outsiders ranks the Vikings 29th in defending No. 2 receivers. Look for the crafty Rodgers to exploit this early and often.

Sit 'Em: WR Percy Harvin

Harvin is banged up, and he has a rookie QB. The Packers have been getting torched in the pass this year, but look for them to try and take away Harvin first in their pass defense. That is going to make it hard for Ponder to find him.

Sleeper: RB James Starks

Starks could be worth a flex start here. The Packers are going to try and get this running game going to finish off a lead. They couldn't do it last week, but I expect them to commit to it in this one, and Starks will benefit.

Green Bay Packers Player to Watch: QB Aaron Rodgers

Rodgers in on a very short list of the game's best QBs. He is playing at an unbelievably high level. He and the Packers' offense are putting on a passing clinic every time they step on the field. This alone is almost always worth the price of admission.

Minnesota Vikings Player to Watch: QB Christian Ponder 

A first-round rookie making his first NFL start—what's not to like about that? Ponder is full of potential, but he is also likely to look like a disaster on some plays.

This is the game to watch him with a critical eye and go overboard with long-ranging projections on one performance.

Key Matchup: Adrian Peterson vs. Green Bay Packers' defense

If the Vikings are going to have any chance in this game, then Adrian Peterson is going to have to dominate. He is going to have to get consistently positive yards to keep the sticks moving and consequently keep the Packers' offense off the field as much as possible.

On the Hot Seat: Vikings coach Leslie Frazier

Frazier's Vikings are 1-5. That kind of record does not promote long-term job stability. Frazier is starting a rookie QB now, and he needs to hope he can help spark this offense to life.

Prediction: Packers 27, Vikings 13

The Packers have way too much firepower for the Vikings. I expect the Vikings too find some success with Peterson running the ball and move the ball enough to keep the score from getting totally out of hand, but a 14-point loss is about the best they can hope for.