Washington Redskins vs. Cleveland Browns: Live Score, Highlights and Analysis
By on December 16, 2012
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Collectively, the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Browns have won seven straight games. While the Redskins have gained media attention nationwide with the play of their rookie quarterback, Robert Griffin III, the Browns have quietly rebounded from a poor start and are gaining respect around the league.
The biggest story of today’s game is the health of Robert Griffin III’s knee. He took an ugly hit from Baltimore’s Haloti Ngata last Sunday, and head coach Mike Shanahan has kept this one a secret.
If Griffin has to sit out today, the Redskins will turn to their other rookie quarterback, Kirk Cousins, who led a come-from-behind victory last week.
The Browns will certainly be monitoring this as much as possible, as their defensive strategy depends on who is behind center.
The game will be televised on Fox at 1 p.m. ET.
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It was a tale of two halves in Cleveland today. Going into halftime, the Browns were in control, but the Redskins made the necessary adjustments in the second half and outscored Cleveland 28-7.
Based off of this game, the Kirk Cousins debate can be squashed, as the rookie had one of the most impressive performances of the season.
With the Giants losing the Atlanta, the Redskins are now in first place of the NFC East.
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Fullback Darrel Young converts on fourth down to ice the game. The Redskins will take a knee from here on out.
Final score: Washington Redskins 38 - Cleveland Browns 21
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Kirk Cousins is having himself a game. Converts on another third down with a play-action to Logan Paulsen. The two have hooked three times this half to convert for a first down.
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Greg Little drops the fourth down conversion. With less than four minutes to play, expect the Redskins to bleed out the clock from here.
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Touchdown Washington Redskins! Alfred Morris barrels his way into the end-zone again for his second touchdown of the game.
The Redskins are up 38-21.
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Biggest play of the game so far. Santana Moss fumbles as he was running for a first down and Pierre Garcon falls on it.
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Logan Paulsen converts on another third down, puts the Redskins in field goal position.
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Just when you thought the Browns were going to pack it in, they comeback with a big play. This game is far from over.
10 minutes left in the fourth quarter.
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Touchdown Cleveland Browns. Travis Benjamin has a 69-yard touchdown pass as he burned cornerback D.J. Johnson.
The Browns have trimmed the lead, 31-21 Redskins.
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Expect a lot of passing for the Browns from here on out; hurry offense too.
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Touchdown Washington Redskins! Evan Royster gets a goal-line look and is untouched into the end-zone.
The Redskins are up 31-14 with 11 minutes to play.
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Pierre Garcon with two clutch receptions on this drive so far. The Redskins are now in the red zone.
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Logan Paulsen with a 19-yard catch and run on third down.
That brings us to the end of the third quarter. Redskins are 24-14.
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Interception London Fletcher! Brandon Weeden with a poor throw and the veteran makes him pay for it. Weeden substantially underthrew the pass.
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Penalties prevent the Redskins from sustaining their drive again, as Kirk Cousins gets flagged for intentional grounding.
Rocca punts to Josh Cribbs. Fair catch, ball at the 15.
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Pierre Garcon gets flagged for taunting. He's been overly passionate all game and it cost him.
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DeAngelo Hall nearly intercepts Brandon Weeden. Browns are going for it on fourth down.
Turnover on downs as Ryan Kerrigan and Barry Cofield apply pressure to Weeden.
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Greg Little with a nice catch and run to midfield. The Redskins cannot go into a prevent defense.
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Touchdown Washington Redskins! Leonard Hankerson with his second touchdown catch of the day.
The play-action pass is killing the Browns today.
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Santana Moss with two receptions on this drive both go for first downs. Moss extending the play on a broken tackle.
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Three and out for the Browns. Safety Reed Doughty made a great play on Trent Richardson on second down and Ryan Kerrigan tips Weeden's pass on third down.
Browns punt takes a Redskins bounce to their 42-yard line.
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Things are getting a bit chippy out there today. Pierre Garcon has been involved in a few altercations so far.
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Touchdown Washington Redskins! Alfred Morris powers his way into the end-zone to make a 17-14 game.
The touchdown was set up by a reception by Josh Morgan.
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Interception by Rob Jackson! Brings the Redskins into the red zone. They will need to capitalize on this.
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Browns Analysis:
They need to run the ball more with Trent Richardson, he's deflating the Redskins when he is given carries.
Brandon Weeden needs to work on just managing the game and has shown confidence in crossing routes with Josh Gordon.
Their pass protection has been impressive too.
On defense, if they can stop the play-action game than the Redskins won't be going anywhere. They've kept Alfred Morris in check, which is a huge priority.
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