Week 1 · 2006 Season· FINAL
Date
Monday, September 11, 2006
Kickoff
7:11 PM
Location
FedExField · Landover, Maryland
Result
MIN 19 — WAS 16
Betting Outcome
Spread
MIN +4 cashed
Total
Under 36 (35)
Heading In · Last 3 Games

Minnesota Vikings
1-2 · 20 PPG · 19.3 OPG- W34-10vs CHI
- L23-30@ BAL
- L3-18vs PIT

Washington Commanders
3-0 · 33.7 PPG · 15.7 OPG- W31-20@ PHI
- W35-20vs NYG
- W35-7vs DAL
Top Performers

Minnesota Vikings
- PassingBrad Johnson16/30, 223 yds, 1 TD
- RushingChester Taylor31 att, 88 yds, 1 TD
- ReceivingTroy Williamson4 rec, 77 yds

Washington Commanders
- PassingMark Brunell17/28, 163 yds, 0 TD
- RushingClinton Portis10 att, 39 yds, 1 TD
- ReceivingSantana Moss3 rec, 69 yds
Recent Head-to-Head
Last 1 meetings · MIN 0–1 WAS
| Date | Wk | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-02 | 2004 W17 | WAS 21–18 |