
Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman (8) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen (69) in the second quarter as the Washington Redskins take on the Minnesota Vikings at Fedex Field, Landover, Md., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

Minnesota defensive end Jared Allen, bearing down on New Orleans' Drew Brees, has 17.5 sacks entering Saturday's game at Washington. (Associated Press)