Vikings inactives: QB John David Booty (3rd), WR Sidney Rice, DB Madieu Williams, DB Benny Sapp, RB Thomas Tapeh, T Drew Radovich, T Marcus Johnson, DT Letroy Guion.

Analysis: WR Bernard Berrian is active and will start. WR Bobby Wade will see more targets in the passing game with Rice out.

Saints inactives: WR Marques Colston, CB Randall Gay, RB Aaron Stecker, CB Mike McKenzie, SS Roman Harper, LB Mark Simoneau, LB Scott Fujita, T Jermon Bushrod, DT Antwan Lake.

Analysis: The Saints defense is loaded with injuries, so upgrade all Redskins offensive skill position players this week.

Saints WR Marques Colston tore thumb ligaments on Sunday and will be sidelined four to six weeks.