Robert Griffin III recorded his first home win, leading the Washington Redskins to a 38-26 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

The Redskins had a +5.0 advantage in The Trench Counter, outgaining the Vikings by a margin of 1.3 on a per play basis while recorded two fewer turnovers. The Vikings had a +10 edge in Total Rushes/Completions.

Griffin had a stellar game, rushing 13 times for 138 yards and two touchdowns to go with a 17-for-22 passing performance with one touchdown to Darrel Young and an interception.

The Vikings had to settle for four relatively short Blair Walsh field goals, particularly the three in the first quarter.

Christian Ponder went 35-for-52 for 352 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, connecting with Percy Harvin for 11 of the completions for 133 yards.

Adrian Peterson rushed 17 times for 79 yards.