The Redskins haven't won a home game since Week 2 in 2011, a skid of eight consecutive losses. The Vikings, meanwhile, have won on visits to FedEx Field each of the past two seasons and haven't lost there since 2004. So that's got to be good Week 6 karma, right? Wait, there's more. Here's a trio of other things you should know.
1. Robert Griffin III isn't the only Redskins rookie making a major impact.
Allow us to introduce you to Alfred Morris, a 5-10, 218-pound running back drafted in the sixth round out of Florida Atlantic.
At the time Morris was picked, he seemed like he might have an outside chance to make the team or maybe secure a practice squad spot.
Washington was already sorting through a crowded backfield that included Roy Helu, Evan Royster and Tim Hightower.
Now? Through five games, Morris is the NFL's third-leading rusher with 491 yards and four touchdowns, asserting himself so well that coaches and teammates are breaking out some crazy superlatives.
"He's right up at the top with some of the guys I've been with," Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said. "That says a lot."
This is the same Shanahan who has coached such standout backs as Bo Jackson, Terrell Davis and Clinton Portis.