NFL: Washington 32, Minnesota 21

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Todd Collins threw for two touchdowns and 254 yards to drive the Washington Redskins to a 32-21 victory over the Minnesota Vikings Monday.

Collins went 22-of-29 passing for the Redskins (8-7), winners of three straight.

Clinton Portis rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown and threw a pass for another score in the victory.

Tarvaris Jackson completed 25 out of 41 passes for 220 yards, but was picked off two times. He also ran for two scores and threw for another for the Vikings, who had a five-game winning streak broken.

The Redskins, Vikings and New Orleans Saints are vying for the sixth seed in the NFC wild card race.