WASHINGTON REDSKINS AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS

head coach leslie frazierLESLIE FRAZIERNFL Head Coach: 3rd YearOverall NFL Experience: 21st YearCoaching Experience: 26th YearOverall NFL Record: 17-30-0 (.361)Regular Season: 17-29-0 (.396)Postseason: 0-1 (.000)Record with MIN: 17-30-0 (.361)Leslie Frazier led the Vikings to a 2012 Wild Cardplayoff berth in his 2nd full season coachingthe club and shattered outside expectationsfor a team that underwent a significant rosteroverhaul and relied on a talented but youngcore group with veteran leadership at keypositions. The 2012 team marked Frazier’s 8th team in 14 seasons coachingin the NFL that advanced to the playoffs, 6 of those teams as division winners,and he has suffered only 3 losing seasons.With the unique perspective of a Super Bowl winner as a player andcoach, Frazier has a proven track record of success. His 1st title came as astarting CB with the 1985 Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XX. Since taking overthe head coaching duties of the Vikings for the final 6 games of the 2010season, Frazier has been committed to building a roster with talent andcharacter that places value on playing smart, team-oriented football.The 2012 Vikings set a franchise record by improving by 7 victories overthe season before, finishing 10-6 to earn the 6th seed in the NFC playoffsafter a 3-13 campaign in 2011. The 2012 team was 1 of 4 participants in the2012 playoffs that were not in the tournament the season before. The Vikingscame together as a team when it mattered most, winning the final 4 games ofthe regular season, including wins over playoff-bound Houston on the roadand against NFC North champion Green Bay at home in the regular seasonfinale. The Vikings counted on several rookies and 2nd-year players makinghuge contributions. The team started rookies LT Matt Kalil (1st round, #4)and S Harrison Smith (1st round, #29) in all 16 games while rookie kicker BlairWalsh had an NFL record-setting debut season. All 3 newcomers earned AllRookie honors from the PFWA while 7 players earned Pro Bowl berths- AdrianPeterson, Jerome Felton, Jared Allen, Chad Greenway and Walsh. Peterson andWalsh were 1st-Team All-Pro selections by the Associated Press while Feltonand Greenway were 2nd-Team selections. The club started a team-record 5rookies in the home game vs. Chicago when CB Josh Robinson (3rd round),TE Rhett Ellison (4th round) and WR Jarius Wright (4th round) joined Kalil andSmith in the starting lineup.In his 2 full seasons coaching the Vikings in 2011 and 2012 the team hasbeen witness to some of the top record-setting performances in franchiseand NFL history. Adrian Peterson’s remarkable comeback from a severe kneeinjury at the end of 2011 to post one of the most epic rushing seasons in NFLhistory was a story that captured the attention of the country. Peterson’s 2,097yards rushing ranks 2nd in NFL history. His play on the field and humility offit was an inspiration. If not for Peterson’s performance, Walsh’s record-settingdebut season would have been the story of the team. He broke the NFL recordfor 50-yard FGs by going 10-of-10 and booted a game winner in the 1st gameof the season and in the final regular season game of the season to seal aplayoff berth. Walsh’s 141 points set a Vikings rookie record and ranks 2nd inNFL history by a rookie. Jared Allen had a record-setting 2011 with 22.0 sacks,setting a new team record and falling just shy of the NFL record of 22.5 enroute to finishing runner-up in Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of theYear honors along with notching a sack in a team-record 13 games during theseason.Frazier notched a 3-3 record on an interim basis in the final 6 games of2010, including winning his opening contest at Washington and an upsetwin over eventual NFC East champion Philadelphia on the road. His steadyand consistent personality and coaching style helped the Vikings prepareweekly under unprecedented circumstances in a harrowing three-week span.The team endured the collapse of the roof on their home stadium, forcingthe club to play consecutive “home” games at Detroit’s Ford Field againstthe NY Giants and at TCF Bank Stadium on the campus of the University ofMinnesota against the Chicago Bears. Following the chaotic two weeks, theteam experienced a two-day weather delay of a Sunday Night Football gameat Philadelphia to Tuesday night, turning a routine road trip into a three-nightextended stay.The Vikings 2010 defense ended the season ranked #8 in the NFL, the3rd straight season the Vikings ranked in the top 10 in total defense for thefirst time since 1992-94. Offensively, the Vikings were stifled by injuries andstarted 3 QBs and centers during the season. The running game continuedto excel as Pro Bowler Adrian Peterson notched 1,298 yards and 12 TDs. teamwas forced through injuries to turn to rookie QB Joe Webb to start the final 2games of the season, winning his debut in an upset at Philadelphia.Frazier’s defense led the NFL in 2009 with 48.0 sacks and the team ranks5th in the NFL with 162.0 sacks from 2007-10. The Vikings defense ranked #6in the NFL in 2009, the 2nd straight season ranked #6 in total defense. Themark was the 1st time since 1993-94 the team ranked in the NFL’s top 10 inconsecutive seasons.The 2009 Vikings used a dynamic front line to continue their traditionof stopping the run and put pressure on opposing QBs. The unit ranked #2 inthe NFL against the run after leading the league for the previous 3 seasons.The Vikings tied for the NFL lead by allowing only 5 rushing TDs. The NFL-best48 sacks posted by the Vikings was the 5th-most in team history and Allenled the way with 14.5. Allen and DT Kevin Williams were both recognized asAssociated Press 1st Team All-Pros and were named to the Pro Bowl alongwith CB Antoine Winfield.Frazier’s 2008 defensive unit ranked #6 overall in the NFL and #1 in theleague against the run, making the Vikings the 1st squad since the 1970 AFL/NFL merger to lead the league in rushing defense for 3 straight seasons. TheVikings #6 rank in total defense was the highest since the 1994 season. Ofthe teams ranked in the top 6 in the NFL, the other 5 had ranked in the NFL’stop 10 in 2007 while the Vikings were #20 in 2007, making a 14-positionimprovement in 2008. The 2008 Vikings defense featured 4 players earningPro Bowl berths, including 3 defensive linemen with Allen, DTs Kevin Williamsand Pat Williams and rounded out with 10th-year CB Winfield earning his 1stPro Bowl honors. The Vikings dominant line showed prowess as pass rushersas well as against the run. Allen tied for 5th in the NFL with 14.5 sacks and theteam total of 45 ranked 4th in the NFL. The Vikings ranked 3rd in the NFL in2008 by allowing only a 33.5% conversion rate on 3rd down and were 5th inthe NFL by allowing 15.8 offensive points per game.In his debut season with the Vikings in 2007, the team maintained itsdominance against the run, posting the #1 rush defense in the NFL andallowed a mere 3.1 yards per carry. The anchors of the Vikings defense, DTsKevin Williams and Pat Williams, were joined by S Darren Sharper as Pro Bowlhonorees, the most defensive Vikings to earn trips to Hawaii since 1992.Frazier’s defense was opportunistic, scoring on 6 interception returns totie a Vikings record and added a pair of TDs on fumble recoveries. The Vikings’6 scores by interception return ranks tied for 5th-most in a season in NFLhistory. The team scored on 3 interceptions in a key road game against the NYGiants to set a team record against the eventual Super Bowl XLII champions.The Vikings tied for 3rd in the NFL in 2007 by allowing only 7 rushing TDsand were 5th in the NFC in total offensive points allowed, an average of 17.8points per game.The 2007 Vikings rush defense was the envy of the NFL, allowing 74.1yards per game on the ground and allowed only 1 opponent RB to break the100-yard mark.Frazier came to Minnesota after coaching DBs with Indianapolis andserving as Special Assistant to Head Coach Tony Dungy for 2 seasons. The2006 Colts defense clamped down on opponents throughout the playoff runthat brought the franchise its 1st Super Bowl title since 1970.Prior to his tenure with Indianapolis, Frazier served as defensivecoordinator with Cincinnati in 2003 and ’04 where he helped the Bengalsgo .500 in consecutive seasons for the 1st time in 12 seasons. Frazier’s NFLcoaching debut came from 1999-2002 with Philadelphia where he workedwith the Eagles DBs. Frazier helped CB Troy Vincent earn 4 Pro Bowl berths,S Brian Dawkins went to the game 3 times and Bobby Taylor appear in theall-star game once. The trio all earned Pro Bowl recognition in 2002. Frazierwas part of an impressive program-building project in Philadelphia that sawthe team improve from a 5-11 record in 1999 to 11-5 in 2000, 11-5 in 2001and 12-4 in 2002. The team advanced to the playoffs in each of Frazier’s final 3seasons with the Eagles, including winning the NFC East in 2001 and ’02 andadvancing to the NFC Championship game in both seasons.As a player, Frazier was part of the legendary Chicago Bears defense thatkeyed the Super Bowl XX win over New England. He was a starter at CB on the1985 Super Bowl team and played for the Bears from 1981-86. He led Chicagoin interceptions in 1983, ’84 and ’85 but his career was cut short by a severeknee injury suffered in the Super Bowl. During his career he had 20 INTs in 65games and returned a pair for TDs. Frazier was an All-America DB and baseballstandout at Alcorn State University. In 2007, Frazier was inducted into theSWAC Hall of Fame and in 2012 he earned induction into the Alcorn State Hallof Fame.Frazier was born (4/3/59) in Columbus, MS and attended S.D. Lee High.Frazier and wife, Gale, have 3 children- Kieron, Chantel and Corey, who playsDB at Rice. He holds a degree in business administration and was active inFellowship of Christian Athletes throughout his playing career. Frazier worksclosely with All-Pro Dad, an organization that stresses fathers taking an activerole and putting family first.FRAZIER’S COACHING/PLAYING BACKGROUNDCoach2011-Present. Minnesota Vikings.Head Coach2010*. Minnesota Vikings.Interim Head Coach2007-10. Minnesota Vikings.Defensive Coordinator2005-06. Indianapolis Colts.Defensive Backs2003-04. Cincinnati Bengals.Defensive Coordinator1999-02. Philadelphia Eagles.Defensive Backs1997-98. University of Illinois.Defensive Backs1988-96. Trinity International Univ.Head CoachPlayer1981-86. Chicago Bears.Cornerback1977-80. Alcorn State.Defensive Back* Named Interim Head Coach for final six games.W E E K 1 0 - R E D S K I N S AT V I K I N G S

CRIS CARTER - PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2013CRIS CARTERWide Receiver.6’ 3” 210 lbs Ohio State 16 seasons: Philadelphia Eagles (1987-89),Minnesota Vikings (1990-2001), Miami Dolphins (2002) Played 234 career games, including 188 games and 177 starts as a Viking At the time of his retirement in 2002, heranked 2nd in NFL history with 1,101 receptions and 130 TDs Ended career with 13,899yards Went to 8 consecutive Pro Bowls, 1993-2000 Named to All-Decade team for1990s Played on only 2 teams with losing records in his 16 NFL seasons Holds Vikings records with 1,004 receptions, 110 TD catches and 12,383 yards Named NFL’sWalter Payton Man of the Year in 1999 and Byron Whizzer White Award winner fromthe NFLPA Named to 50 Greatest Vikings team in 2010 Inducted into Vikings Ringof Honor on September, 14, 2003 Acquired by Vikings off waivers from Philadelphiain 1990 Born November 25, 1965 in Troy, OH Will be inducted to Pro Football Hall ofFame August 3, 2013 Other induction class members: Larry Allen, Curley Culp, Jonathan Ogden, Bill Parcels, Dave Robinson, Warren Sapp.CARTER’S CAREER RECEIVINGSeasonG/SW-L Division Rec Yards Avg. Lg.1987 (Philadelphia)9/07-5* 4th58416.8 251988 (Philadelphia)16/1610-6 1st3976119.5 80tPlayoffs1/111717.0 171989 (Philadelphia)16/1511-5 2nd4560513.4 42Playoffs1/1000.001990 (Minnesota)16/56-10 5th2741315.3 78t1991 (Minnesota)16/168-83rd7296213.4 501992 (Minnesota)12/1211-5 1st5368112.8 44Playoffs1/137725.7 421993 (Minnesota)16/169-72nd861,07112.5 58Playoffs1/148320.8 40t1994 (Minnesota)16/1610-6 1st122 1,25610.3 65tPlayoffs1/18617.6191995 (Minnesota)16/168-84th122 1,37111.2 60t1996 (Minnesota)16/169-72nd961,16312.1 43tPlayoffs1/133612.0 30t1997 (Minnesota)16/169-74th891,06912.0 43Playoffs2/21217614.7 66t1998 (Minnesota)16/1615-1 1st781,01113.0 54tPlayoffs2/21114913.5 451999 (Minnesota)16/1610-6 2nd901,24113.8 68Playoffs2/2811614.5 22t2000 (Minnesota)16/1611-5 1st961,27413.3 53Playoffs2/21114413.1 342001 (Minnesota)16/165-11 4th7387111.9 522002 (Miami)5/19-73rd8668.315Total234/209 148-1041,101 13,899 12.7 80tPlayoffs14/146185914.1 66t*strike shortened season, regular players were 7-5, overall Eagles were S MILESTONES Carter was a part of teams that suffered losing seasons only 2 times in his 16 NFL seasonsThe Vikings made the playoffs 8 times in his final 10 seasons with the teamCarter’s teams were 76-29, including playoffs, in games when he caught a touchdown1st NFL game, catch and TD- 11/1/87 at St. Louis; 22-yard TD reception from Randall CunninghamCaught 100th career TD- 12/20/98 vs. Jacksonville; 1-yard TD reception from Brad JohnsonCaught 1,000th career pass- 11/30/00 vs. Detroit; 4-yard TD reception from Daunte CulpepperNamed 1999 Walter Payton Man of the Year award winner and 1999 Byron “Whizzer” White Award winnerHonored as Athletes in Action Bart Starr Award winner in 1997 and True Value Man of the Year runner-upNamed to NFL’s Team of the Decade for the 1990s with fellow WRs Jerry Rice, Michael Irvin and Tim BrownSelected to 8 consecutive Pro Bowls following the 1993, ‘94, ‘95, ‘96, ‘97, ‘98, ‘99, ‘00 seasonsHelped 3 QBs earn Pro Bowl berths- Randall Cunningham ‘88, ‘89, ‘98; Warren Moon ‘94, ‘95; Daunte Culpepper ‘00Inducted into Vikings Ring of Honor and had #80 jersey retired- 9/14/03 vs. ChicagoVIKINGS IN THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMEFran Tarkenton- 1986; Alan Page- 1988; Bud Grant- 1994; Jim Finks- 1995; Paul Krause- 1998; Ron Yary- 2001; Carl Eller- 2004; GaryZimmerman- 2008; Randall McDaniel- 2009; John Randle- 2010; Chris Doleman- 2012; Cris Carter- 2013OTHER VIKINGS PLAYER AND COACHES IN HOF: Hugh McElhenny, Norm Van Brocklin, Jim Langer, Jan Stenerud, Dave Casper,Warren Moon, Emmitt Thomas, Mike SingletaryW E E K 1 0 - R E D S K I N S AT V I K I N G S

VIKINGS-REDSKINS GAME INFORMATIONMIKE SHANAHANSHANAHAN’S COACHING/PLAYING BACKGROUNDNFL Head Coach: 2

The Vikings tied for 3rd in the NFL in 2007 by allowing only 7 rushing TDs and were 5th in the NFC in total offensive points allowed, an average of 17.8 points per game. The 2007 Vikings rush defense was the envy of the NFL, allowing 74.1 yards per game on the ground and allowed only 1 opponent RB to break the 100-yard mark.