Redskins Let One Get Away Against Vikings, 33-26

Filed under Game Recap on December 24th, 2011

Sat, Dec 24 2011, 1:00 PM FedEx Field
Minnesota-vikings 33 Washington-redskins 26
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Redskins 0 10 10 6 26
Vikings 3 7 13 10 33

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Evan Royster amassed serious yardage on the day, but it wasn't enough to avoid a loss for the Redskins against the Vikings, 33-26, at home.

Rex Grossman found the end zone two times on 26 of 41 passing for 284 yards, one pick and one fumble. Christian Ponder finished 8 for 13 with 68 yards passing, no touchdowns and no interceptions for the Vikings.

Royster was a key factor for the Redskins, rushing for 132 yards on 19 carries and had two receptions for 15 yards. Jabar Gaffney was a top receiver, catching six passes for 77 yards with a touchdown.

The Washington defense managed to slow down the passing attack, but could not slow down the running game, giving up 241 yards rushing and 148 passing. They sacked Ponder two times.

Finally, Graham Gano was perfect, connecting on all four of his field goal attempts.

Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin could not be contained, putting up 65 receiving yards, 39 rushing and one touchdown. Running back Toby Gerhart also had a good game with 109 rushing yards.

Next week, the Redskins head to Philadelphia to face the Eagles (7-8) while the Vikings host the Bears (7-7).

Vikings Passing Leaders
GradeNameCompAttYdsTDsInt
--J. Webb458120
--C. Ponder8136700
Redskins Passing Leaders
GradeNameCompAttYdsTDsInt
C+78R. Grossman264125621
Vikings Rushing Leaders
GradeNamePAttYdsYdsATDs
A92T. GerhartRB111099.90
A95P. HarvinWR4399.80
C+78A. PetersonRB12383.21
Redskins Rushing Leaders
GradeNamePAttYdsYdsATDs
A+100E. RoysterRB191326.90
D65R. TorainRB482.00
D+68B. BanksWR111.00
Vikings Receiving Leaders
GradeNamePRecYdsYdsATDs
A95P. HarvinWR56513.01
C73D. AromashoduWR23618.00
B83K. RudolphTE22311.51
Redskins Receiving Leaders
GradeNamePRecYdsYdsATDs
B+88J. GaffneyWR67712.81
B83D. StallworthWR55911.81
C74S. MossWR44611.50

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