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LANDOVER, Md. -- Preston Smith kept wondering if Sam Bradford was going to throw the ball, and then he just wanted to make sure he held on.Smith grabbed a crucial interception and dropped Bradford with two sacks, helping the Washington Redskins beat the Minnesota Vikings 26-20 on Sunday for their first victory in almost a month.After allowing 20 consecutive points in 5:39 to close out the second quarter, Smith and the Redskins (5-3-1) shut out the Vikings (5-4) in the second half of Minnesotas fourth consecutive loss.We played lockdown defense, cornerback Josh Norman said. We got the shutout in the second half, didnt give up any more points (and got) three-and-outs.Smith was a big part of the resurgence. Amid a quiet season, he was the big-play component the Redskins needed, delivering the type of production coach Jay Gruden wanted to see from the second-year linebacker.Jay has been riding me like one of those horses, said Smith, who secured the victory by sacking Bradford in the final seconds. I feel like Jay is a jockey, and Im the horse trying to win the race and hes just been riding me so hard and not giving me (any) break.Bradford finished 31 of 40 for 307 yards, two touchdowns and the interception . Kyle Rudolph and Adam Thielen each had a touchdown reception during the burst in the second quarter, and Stefon Diggs finished with 13 catches for 164 yards.Stefs going to make plays, said Redskins cornerback Kendall Fuller, a high school teammate of Diggs. You just have to find a way to limit him and make a play when it counts. Any game he plays hes going to get his.Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins was 22 of 33 for 262 yards and touchdown passes to Vernon Davis and Jamison Crowder. Undrafted rookie running back Robert Kelley had 22 carries for 97 yards in his second game as the starter.It was a well-timed win for the Redskins, who were coming off their bye week and had tied the Cincinnati Bengals in London and lost in the final minute to the Detroit Lions. Dustin Hopkins had all 12 of Washingtons second-half points, including a 50-yard field goal.IRATE COUSINSWhen officials didnt call a pass interference penalty on Minnesotas Trae Waynes when he was defending Ryan Grant in the second quarter, Cousins was so mad he sprinted down the field and had his hands on his head in disbelief. There was some contact, but it also looked like Grant, who was starting in place of injured receiver DeSean Jackson, slipped.It was a big play in the game, Cousins said. I just wanted to voice my opinion.WORTH NOTINGSix of Smiths 11 1/2 career sacks have been of Bradford.FUMBLES FOLLOWEven with former No. 1 running back Matt Jones demoted and made inactive in part because of fumbles, the Redskins butterfingers continued. Change-of-pace back Chris Thompson fumbled at his own 32-yard line with a minute left in the second quarter, setting up the Vikings third touchdown.GUTSY VIKINGSWith 5 seconds left before halftime, the Vikings opted to run a play from the Washington 3 instead of kicking a field goal. The gamble worked, with Bradford connecting with Thielen on a touchdown pass that put Minnesota ahead.WALSH MISSES AGAINAfter Thielens touchdown, Blair Walsh shanked his extra-point attempt wide right. Walsh, who kept his job after Minnesota brought in six free-agent kickers for workouts, fell to 15 of 19 on the season (79 percent) on extra points.Honestly, I didnt even see the kick, so I dont know what happened on it, other than he missed, Zimmer said.BLACK AND PURPLEThe Vikings lost left tackle Jake Long with a potentially season-ending Achilles tendon injury, linebacker Eric Kendricks with a hip injury and cornerback Xavier Rhodes, who was evaluated for a concussion.QUOTABLEBradford on the interception: Just didnt see him.Redskins linebacker Sua Cravens on Smith: I wont be able to talk to that man for three, next four days after the game he had. Hes my ride home too, so Ill just turn my music up.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFLVapormax Herre Tilbud . Takahashi, who had a 10-point lead after the short program, received 268.31 points after the free skate to finish 15 points ahead of second-place Nobunari Oda. Vapormax Hvid Danmark . "Jeff is a hard worker who was an important special-teams contributor for us last season," said Stamps GM John Hufnagel. http://www.vapormaxdanmark.com/ . But by the time the game started, the Toronto Raptors forward felt even worse. And, for three quarters, it showed as Gay shot a woeful three-for-13 from the field. Vapormax Sort Danmark . Jay Feely kicked a 41-yard field goal in overtime, and the Cardinals edged the Tennessee Titans 37-34 in overtime after blowing a 17-point lead late in the fourth quarter. Vapormax Herre Til Salg .S. Open champion Justin Rose birdied the first hole with a blind shot he hit to a foot of the pin, and he stayed in front Tuesday until he completed a 4-under 67 for a two-shot lead over Jason Dufner in PGA Grand Slam of Golf.Kellyn Acosta was set to make his competitive debut for the United States, starting at left back in Fridays World Cup qualifier at St. Vincent and the Grenadines.The 21-year-old FC Dallas defender was part of the U.S. roster at last years Under-20 World Cup. He made his national team debut on Jan. 31 against Iceland and played his only other senior national team match against Canada on Feb. 6.Yedlin was part of a 4-4-2 formation for Fridays match at Arnos Vale, with Brad Guzan in goal, DeAndre Yedlin at right back and Geoff Cameron and Matt Besler in central defense. The U.S. Soccer Federation said just before kickoff that Beslers wife, Amanda, gave birth to Parker Besler earlier Friday.Kyle Beckerman was in midfield with Alejandro Bedoya, Graham Zusi and Fabian Johnson. Jozy Altidore returned from a hamstring injury for his first national team start since March and was paired in the attack with Bobby WWood.dddddddddddd.Captain Michael Bradley (yellow card accumulation) and defender Michael Orozco (red card in Copa America third-place game) were suspended for the match. Forwards Clint Dempsey (irregular heartbeat) and Gyasi Zardes (broken bone in right foot) also missed the game along with midfielder Jermaine Jones (knee) and defender John Brooks (back).The United States (2-1-1) was in position to clinch advancement to the final round of North and Central American and Caribbean qualifying with a win at St. Vincent (0-4) and a victory by Trinidad and Tobago (3-0-1) against visiting Guatemala (2-2) later Friday. The U.S. hosts Trinidad on Tuesday at Jacksonville, Florida, in its semifinal round finale.U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann said Tim Howard will start in goal on Tuesday. ' ' '