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Report: Vikings hope to start QB Josh Freeman vs. Giants

The Minnesota Vikings reportedly hope to start the Josh Freeman era Monday vs. the Giants.

Josh Freeman
Josh Freeman
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[Note by Ed Valentine, 10/16/13 3:04 PM EDT: Freeman has now reportedly been named Monday's starter.]

The Minnesota Vikings, desperately seeking some quality quarterback play, reportedly hope to turnover the reigns to recently-signed Josh Freeman Monday night vs. the New York Giants.

The 1-4 Vikings have tried both Christian Ponder and Matt Cassel. Now they hope to turn to the 25-year-old Freeman, released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier this season due to both poor play and differences with Bucs coach Greg Schiano. Freeman was a first-round pick by the Bucs in 2009 (17th overall). After a promising 2010 season, his play deteriorated.

Here is a look at the 2013 stats for all three Minnesota quarterbacks.


Passing Rushing Sacks
G Rating Comp Att Pct Yds Y/G Y/A TD INT Rush Yds Y/G Avg TD Sack YdsL
2013 - Matt Cassel 2 92 48 69 69.6 489 244.5 7.1 3 2 4 12 6 3 0 4 26


Passing Rushing Sacks
G Rating Comp Att Pct Yds Y/G Y/A TD INT Rush Yds Y/G Avg TD Sack YdsL
2013 - Christian Ponder 3 65.9 59 100 59 691 230.3 6.9 2 5 15 76 25.3 5.1 2 10 44


Passing Rushing Sacks
G Rating Comp Att Pct Yds Y/G Y/A TD INT Rush Yds Y/G Avg TD Sack YdsL
2013 - Josh Freeman 3 59.3 43 94 45.7 571 190.3 6.1 2 3 5 20 6.7 4 0 7 47

Thoughts, Giants' fans? Does the possibility of Freeman playing concern you?

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