Team spokesman Tony Wyllie said Sunday that Griffin underwent an MRI and has a sprained right knee but that "everything is clear" in terms of significant ligament damage.
Robert Griffin III dropped back, waited a beat, then quickly took off. A first down on third-and-6 might have been enough to put the game away, but instead the Heisman Trophy winner left the Minnesota defense behind as he streaked down the left sideline for 76 yards and the game clinching touchdown in Washington's 38-26 win over the Vikings Sunday.
Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan says "right now it looks good" that Robert Griffin III will be able to play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.
It's not easy playing backfield buddy to Robert Griffin III. He might put the ball on your numbers, then yank it back based on how he reads the defense.
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly has some advice for young quarterback Everett Golson on how to handle the demanding position: Listen to Robert Griffin III.
Ten starting quarterbacks will have one year or less of experience this season, with five teams letting rookies run the show. STATS LLC says the league hasn't put the ball in the hands of so many young passers in more than 60 years.