Landover, MD (Sports Network) - Robert Griffin III apparently isn't the only
rookie quarterback on the Washington Redskins' roster capable of producing a
little magic.
Replacing an injured Griffin, Kirk Cousins threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to
Pierre Garcon with 29 seconds left in the fourth quarter before running in the
game-tying 2-point conversion, and the Redskins later came through with a
thrilling 31-28 overtime triumph over the Baltimore Ravens at FedEx Field.
Richard Crawford, another member of Washington's 2012 draft class, came
through with a pivotal 39-yard punt return in overtime to set up Kai Forbath's
third field goal of the afternoon -- a 34-yard kick 3:23 into the extra
session.
Griffin completed 15-of-26 throws for 246 yards and a touchdown before being
forced out by a right leg injury on the eventual tying drive, while fellow
rookie Alfred Morris rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries to
help the resurgent Redskins (7-6) to their fourth consecutive win.
Joe Flacco threw three first-half touchdown passes -- two of which went to
Anquan Boldin -- and Ray Rice put up 121 rushing yards and a touchdown on 20
attempts for Baltimore (9-4). Still, the Ravens suffered their second straight
defeat following a four-game win streak and missed out on a chance to secure a
playoff spot.
The Ravens still hold a two-game lead over Pittsburgh and Cincinnati atop the
AFC North with three to play after both the Steelers and Bengals lost on
Sunday.
Flacco finished an efficient 16-of-21 for 182 yards with one interception in
the setback.
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