Vikes bench QB Jackson, turn to Frerotte (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

The Minnesota Vikings are benching quarterback Tarvaris Jackson in favor of Gus Frerotte. Coach Brad Childress said Wednesday that Frerotte will start Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Jackson started the first two games, both losses. He completed just 51 percent of his passes in those starts, prompting the coach to turn to 37-year-old journeyman Frerotte.

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