 The Vikings started the regular season on the road against the Washington Redskins on September 11, the first game of a "Monday Night Football" doubleheader on opening weekend.The Vikings drew first blood as running back Chester Taylor ran in a 4-yard TD on their opening drive; however, during the extra-point try, holder Chris Kluwe fumbled the snap and instead tried to go for a two-point conversion, which failed.The Vikings lead was cut in half later in the quarter, as Redskins kicker John Hall made a 27-yard field goal.