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Falcons Vs. Redskins final score: Robert Griffin III gets mild concussion in Washington loss
The Atlanta Falcons moved to 5-0 for the first time in franchise history with a 24-17 win over the Washington Redskins on Sunday at FedEx Field. Washington is 2-3 on the season after the loss.
Michael Turner scored the game winning touchdown, a 13-yard run, with just over two minutes left in the game to retake the lead, 24-17.
After being a defensive struggle early, the game exploded in the fourth quarter, with the two teams trading scores and Atlanta coming back from a 10-7 deficit to win their fifth in a row.
Matt Ryan was 34-of-52 passing for 345 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Tight end Tony Gonzalez caught 13 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown. Turner finished the game with 17 carries for 64 yards.
Washington's Alfred Morris was the game's leading rusher, amassing 115 yards on 19 carries.
The biggest concern for Washington will be the health of rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III who was knocked out of the game on this hit in the third quarter.
Griffin went to the locker room with trainers and did not return to the game. The entent of the injury is not known yet, but his status was officially called "shaken up" during the game.
Fellow Rookie Kirk Cousins took over at quarterback for Washington. Cousins started well, hitting Santana Moss on a 77-yard touchdown to give Washington the lead back. His performance did not end well, however, as Cousins threw two interceptions in the final two minutes of the game, ending any chance at a Redskins' comeback.
Fantasy studs/duds: Veteran Tony Gonzalez had a big game, catching 13 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown. Julio Jones also caught a touchdown pass and picked up 94 yards on to catches. Matt Ryan racked up the points with 345 yards passing passing and two touchdowns despite any loss for throwing a pick. Alfred Morris rewarded his owners with a 115-yard game that included a touchdown. Owners of Robert Griffin III will be disappointed as he completed 11 passes for 95 yards and rushed one time for seven yards while scoring no touchdowns.
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Odds/Gambling: Atlanta entered the game as a three-point favorite over Washington and covered the spread with their seven-point victory. To see other lines from around the league, you can check out SB Nation's complete NFL Odds page.
Injury info: Robert Griffin III left the game in the third quarter when he took a big hit scrambling towards the endzone. Griffin III went to the locker room and did not return for the rest of the game. His status was officially announced as a mild concussion after the game.
Next team on the schedule: Both teams will be at home next Sunday, Oct. 14, with the Falcons hosting the Oakland Raiders at 1 p.m. ET and the Redskins hosting the Minnesota Vikings at 4:25 p.m. ET.
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This story originally appeared on SBNation.com.
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Robert Griffin III suffered 'mild concussion' on third quarter hit against Falcons
Robert Griffin III was knocked out of the Redskins 24-17 loss to Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter Sunday, and did not return to the contest. According to head coach Mike Shanahan, Griffin suffered a mild concussion on the hit by Atlanta linebacker Sean Weatherspoon. Via Rich Campbell of the Washington Times:
Mike Shanahan: RG3 suffered a mild concussion. He didn't know the score or what quarter it was after the hit. #Redskins
— Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) October 7, 2012
Griffin was injured on the play below, as his feet came out from under him on a scramble just as Weatherspoon's shoulder made impact with the rookie's helmet:
Griffin finished the day 11 of 17 for 95 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions. Backup quarterback Kirk Cousins entered the game, and after completing a 77-yard bomb to Santana Moss to put Washington up 17-14, the backup quarterback threw two interceptions, finishing his day five of nine passing for 111 yards.
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Falcons vs. Redskins Score Update: Washington ahead 10-7 after 3 quarters, Griffin III out after big hit
A field goal by Billy Cundiff has given the Washington Redskins a 10-7 lead over the Atlanta Falcons after three quarters at FedEx Field.
Cundiff's 23-yard field goal was the only score of the third quarter.
The play just before the field goal was a scary scene for Redskins fans, as Robert Griffin III was hit hard and had to be attended to by the medical staff. Griffin III was rolling out to his right, trying to scramble toward the end zone when he was hit along the sideline by Sean Weatherspoon.
Griffin III was taken to the locker room by trainers shortly after the play and has not returned to the game. Rookie Kirk Cousins took over at quarterback for Washington.
Despite trailing, Atlanta's offense has dominated the game, picking up 285 yards compared to Washington's 217. Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan has completed 27 passes for 247 yards, a touchdown and an interception.
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Falcons vs. Redskins Score Update: Washington and Atlanta tied, 7-7, at halftime
After a scoreless first quarter, The Washington Redskins and Atlanta Falcons each scored once in the second quarter to go to halftime tied, 7-7.
Atlanta's Matt Ryan rolled out and hit Tony Gonzalez for a 1-yard touchdown to tie the score just 30 second before halftime.
Washington took the first lead of the game with 11:13 left in the second quarter, when defensive end Ryan Kerrigan picked off Ryan in the backfield and returned it 26 yards to the end zone. It was Ryan's third interception of the season.
Ryan turned the ball over again on a fumbled snap with just under five minutes left in the half, but the Redskins could not take advantage of the mistake. The Redskins' long drive stalled in the red zone before Billy Cundiff missed a 31-yard field goal wide right. Atlanta took advantage of that miss to drive down the filed for the tying score.
Washington's Alfred Morris carried nine times for game-high 106 yards in the first half. Robert Griffin III completed six passes for 52 yards.
Ryan has completed 21 passes for 187 yards.
Both teams came into the Week 5 matchup after wins last week. The Falcons are currently one of the league's last remaining undefeated teams at 4-0. Washington is 2-2 entering Sunday's game.
