Everson Griffen playing through plantar fasciitis

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- During the final minutes of the Minnesota Vikings' 33-16 win over the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 29, defensive end Everson Griffen sustained a foot injury that forced him to miss the Washington game two weeks later.

Griffen revealed on Monday that he's battling plantar fasciitis, a condition that triggers pain on the bottom of the heel and is caused by straining the ligament that supports a foot's arch.

The injury hasn't caused Griffen to slow down. He returned to action in Week 11 against the Rams and has registered three sacks total since the injury -- two against Detroit and one against Carolina. He currently ranks third in the NFL with 13.0 sacks through the first 14…