LANDOVER, Md. -- The Washington Redskins lost sensational rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III late to a sprained right knee in the fourth quarter but still rallied to beat the Baltimore Ravens 31-28 in overtime on Sunday at FedEx Field. Washington, which has won four straight for the first time in four years, improved to 7-6 while dealing Baltimore (9-4) a second straight loss for the first time in three years. Rookie Richard Crawford's 64-yard punt return set up Kai Forbath's 34-yard field goal three plays later 3:23 into overtime. Griffin was hurt when tackled by Haloti Ngata. He missed a play and returned for four before being relieved for good by Kirk Cousins. He tied the game on an 11-yard touchdown pass to receiver Pierre Garcon on third-and-5 with 29 seconds left. Cousins then forced overtime with a 2-point conversion run. Washington struck first as Griffin's 4-yard toss to receiver Josh Morgan finished a 10-play, 80-yard march on which rookie running ba...
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PLAYERS:
Richard Crawford,
Kai Forbath,
Haloti Ngata,
Kirk Cousins,
Pierre Garcon,
Josh Morgan,
Alfred Morris,
Anquan Boldin,
DeAngelo Hall,
Madieu Williams,
Joe Flacco,
Santana Moss,
Leonard Hankerson,
Paul Kruger,
Dennis Pitta,
Perry Riley,
Rob Jackson,
Ryan Kerrigan,
Barry Cofield,
Terrell Suggs,
Ray Lewis,
Brandon Banks,
Niles Paul,
Robert Griffin III
TEAMS: Washington Redskins, Baltimore Ravens
TEAMS: Washington Redskins, Baltimore Ravens
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