The Insider: Minnesota’s backup plan sinks Washington

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Sunday, December 25, 2011 Week 16: Vikings 33, Redskins 26 Redskins stumble against Vikings' backups Mike Jones With running back Adrian Peterson and quarterback Christian Ponder knocked out of the game with injuries, their backups ignite a late charge for a victory over the Redskins. Some good amidst the despair Jason Reid COLUMN | A pair of rookie running backs and Rex Grossman's confidence provide glimmers of hope in another lost season for the Redskins Two plays seal Redskins' fate Barry Svrluga The plays — a holding call and an interception in the fourth quarter — doom Washington. Yesterday at the game Week 16: Redskins vs. Vikings Game summary Standings and stats Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy

The Insider: Redskins damage Giants' playoff hopes

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, December 19, 2011 Week 15: Redskins 23, Giants 10 Redskins pick off Giants Mike Jones The defense comes up with three interceptions and the Redskins register their first sweep of the Giants since 1999. Gunslinging Grossman has his day Thomas Boswell Despite two early interceptions, quarterback Rex Grossman keeps chucking it long and the result is a win for the Redskins. Hall on top of his game Jason Reid In an up-and-down year, Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall meets his own high standards against the Giants. Yesterday at the game Washington 23, Giants 10 Game summary Standings and stats Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy