Minnesota Vikings vs. Washington Redskins: Preview & Prediction

October 13, 2012   ·   Brad Gagnon   ·   Jump to comments

The Washington Redskins are alone in last place in the NFC East, and yet they're also just one game out of first. With the Cowboys, Giants and Eagles in tough matches against 2011 playoff teams this weekend, the Redskins could have a big opportunity to make a leap with a home affair against the Minnesota Vikings.
Here's my final preview, along with a prediction that I'd advise you to avoid using at Vegas sportsbooks. 
 
What Washington must do to win, offensive edition
Protect Robert Griffin III by establishing balance on offense and not allowing Jared Allen and the Vikings to pin their ears back.
 
What Washington must do to win, defensive edition
Limit Adrian Peterson and get enough pressure to prevent Christian Ponder from playing catch with Percy Harvin.
 
How Washington can lose
By losing Griffin again or by failing to slow down Peterson and/or Harvin.
 
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