Vikings vs. Redskins: Minnesota falls to Washington, 38-26

Harrison Smith fined for horse collar tackle

The safety's illegal takedown of Robert Griffin III will cost him just over $15,000.

Vikings falling in power rankings following loss

The Minnesota Vikings lost in Week 6, and are now falling down the weekly power rankings.

Reaction: Vikings simply got beat by the Redskins

The Minnesota Vikings lost to the Washington Redskins, 38-26, on Sunday in a game where they simply got beat.

Vikings WR Simpson misses game, Harvin fine

Minnesota Vikings Jerome Simpson sat out during the Vikings 38-26 loss over the Redskins with a back injury; Percy Harvin got banged up but expects to be good to go moving forward.

Robert Griffin III keys Washington win, 38-26

Vikings At Redskins: RGIII Goes Crazy

The Minnesota Vikings have allowed a 76-yard touchdown run to Robert Griffin III, and the Minnesota Vikings now trail the Washington Redskins 38-26.

Vikings At Redskins: Minnesota Gets To Within Five

The Minnesota Vikings aren't finished yet, as Christian Ponder's second touchdown of the day has gotten the Vikings to within 31-26 with three and a half minutes remaining.

Vikings At Redskins: Minnesota Fights Back

The Minnesota Vikings aren't dead yet, thanks to a Christian Ponder touchdown pass to Michael Jenkins and a two-point conversion to make the score 31-20 with eight minutes left.

Vikings At Redskins: Ponder Throws A Pick-Six

Christian Ponder has just thrown an interception that Madieu Williams returned for a touchdown, and the Minnesota Vikings now trail the Washington Redskins, 31-12.

Vikings At Redskins: Another Walsh Field Goal

Blair Walsh's fourth field goal of the day has cut the Washington Redskins' lead over the Minnesota Vikings to 24-12 late in the third quarter.

Vikings At Redskins: Washington Continues To Score

The Washington Redskins have scored 24 unanswered points, and lead the Vikings 24-9 midway through the third quarter at FedEx Field.

#Vikings At #Redskins: Washington Adds Another TD

After a Minnesota turnover, Washington has cashed in again, and the Redskins now lead the Minnesota Vikings 17-9.

#Vikings At #Redskins: Washington Takes The Lead

The Washington Redskins have put the game's first touchdown on the board, and now lead the Minnesota Vikings by a score of 10-9.

Vikings At Redskins: Washington Gets On The Board

Kai Forbath just hit his first field goal as a Redskin from 50 yards out, and Washington is within 9-3 of the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter.

Vikings At Redskins: It's The Blair Walsh Show

Blair Walsh has done it again, hitting his third field goal of the first quarter to make the Minnesota lead 9-0.

Vikings At Redskins: Walsh Tacks On Another One

Blair Walsh has struck again, as a 27-yard field goal has extended the Vikings' lead to 6-0.

Vikings At Redskins: Walsh Gives Minnesota Lead

A 20-yard Blair Walsh field goal has given the Minnesota Vikings an early 3-0 lead over the Washington Redskins.

Jerome Simpson out for Vikings vs. Redskins

The Vikings will also be without a wide receiver, as Jerome Simpson is inactive with a back injury. An MRI early in the week revealed the injury, but he returned to practice later in the week. Simpson was limited on both Thursday and Friday with Minn

Jerome Simpson 'questionable' in new injury report

Minnesota Vikings released their injury report on Friday, and wide receiver Jerome Simpson (lower back/foot) is listed as questionable for the team's Week 6 match up against the Washington Redskins.

Everson Griffen out after mother's passing

The Minnesota Vikings defensive end is out indefinitely after learning of his mother's passing.

Adrian Peterson to play through ankle sprain

Adrian Peterson suffered an ankle injury against the Titans last week, but still expects to play this week against Washington.

Griffin engendering fear in Vikings faithful

Robert Griffin III will prove a tough test for the 4-1 Minnesota Vikings.

Most experts pick Vikings over Redskins

Most NFL experts have selected the Minnesota Vikings to beat the Washington Redskins when the two meet on Sunday in D.C.

Adrian Peterson sits out Wednesday practice

Minnesota Vikings' running back Adrian Peterson sat out Wednesday's practice with a sore ankle but is expected to play against the Washington Redskins this Sunday