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Injury roundup: Vikings lose Peterson, Ponder

» An MRI confirmed Vikings RB Adrian Petersontore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, the team announced. Minnesota coach Leslie Frazier will give a further update Monday at a press conference at 1:30 p.m. ET. The Vikings also lost QB Christian Ponder (concussion) and RG Anthony Herrera (lower back).

» Patriots All-Pro guard Logan Mankins, starting at left tackle for the injured Matt Light, left the game himself after a first-quarter knee injury and didn't return.

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» Dolphins LT Jake Long was sidelined by an arm injury and didn't return against the Patriots. Cornerback Vontae Davis (left elbow), LB Kevin Burnett (shoulder) and RB Daniel Thomas (knee) were also sidelined, and RB Reggie Bush limped off the field late during the fourth quarter. "Something in my leg just didn't feel right," Bush said. "I'm walking. If it was serious, I wouldn't be walking."

» Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said the left Achilles strain suffered by Cardinals rookie CB Patrick Peterson does not appear to be a long-term injury.

» Broncos SS Brian Dawkins aggravated a neck injury and was ruled out against the Bills, while CB Quinton Carter (hamstring) and CB Chris Harris (pinched nerve) were also sidelined.

» The Bills lost C Kraig Urbik (right knee), LT Demetrius Bell (knee), WR Brad Smith (hip flexor) and TE Mike Caussin (leg).

» Ravens RG Marshall Yanda said he wasn't sure if his bruised ribs are broken, according to the team. Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Yanda would be evaluated during the week. Harbaugh added that the injury to WR David Reed (left knee) looked serious, while LB Dannell Ellerbe (concussion) and CB Kerry Williams (concussion) were also injured.

» Bucs WR Preston Parker (head injury) didn't return against the Panthers.

» Jaguars CB Ashton Youboty (hamstring) was sidelined against the Titans.

» Panthers coach Ron Rivera said DT Andre Neblett (concussion) and WR Legedu Naanee (foot) were hurt against the Bucs. Safety Jordan Pugh developed concussion-like symptoms before the game and did not play.

» Jets S Brodney Pool said he was fine after experiencing migraine symptoms against the Giants. There was no update on LB Garrett McIntyre (knee).

» Giants coach Tom Coughlin made the injury roundup this week after he hurt his left leg when running back D.J. Ware crashed into him on the sideline during the fourth quarter.

» The Cowboys held out QB Tony Romo following an injury to his right throwing hand during the first quarter. Coach Jason Garrett confirmed X-rays were negative and said the team would wait to see how the injury responds. The Cowboys also held out RB Felix Jones. Left guard Montrae Holland suffered an elbow injury and linebacker Sean Lee "tweaked" his hamstring.

» 49ers TE Delanie Walker was carted off the field after taking an inadvertent knee to his face. According to Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, Walker was hospitalized for evaluation but expected to return home with the team. Wide receiver Kyle Williams was taken to the locker room

The Associated Press contributed to this report

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