Not much on the line when Vikings meet Redskins

Published: Dec 21, 2011 at 08:31 AM

Why to watch
The last two teams to part with Donovan McNabb meet with nothing really to play for. Minnesota, however, is still in contention in the derby for the first overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.

Inside story
Adrian Peterson didn't look right last week in his first game back from an ankle injury; he wasn't as explosive. Maybe he'll be better a week later. The Redskins have been rolling with a power-run game lately. Rex Grossman is trying to make a case to -- gulp -- stick around in Washington in 2012.

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