EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Vikings have been successful at limiting receiving gains by opposing running backs in the past three games and will try to continue that Sunday against the Redskins.
Washington running back Chris Thompson leads the team with 35 receptions and 453 yards. The 35 receptions are tied for eighth in the NFL among running backs, and he also is tied for the team high with three touchdown catches.
Minnesota’s past three opponents have targeted running backs a total of 33 times and recorded 22 receptions for 120 yards (5.45 yards per catch).