Burnett's two INTs key Packers' win over Vikings

Published: Dec 02, 2012 at 09:13 AM

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- James Starks had Green Bay's first rushing touchdown in almost two months, Morgan Burnett picked off Christian Ponder twice and the Packers overcame a monster day by Adrian Peterson for a 23-14 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

Peterson finished with 210 yards, the most he has had since blowing out his ACL and MCL last December. But the Vikings (6-6) clearly felt the absence of Percy Harvin, who missed his third consecutive game with a sprained ankle.

Ponder didn't help matters with his interceptions, one in the end zone and the other around the Green Bay 10. The Packers (8-4) turned both miscues into field goals, giving them their 10th consecutive victory against an NFC North opponent.

The win also keeps alive the Packers' hopes for the division title.

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