Landover, MD (Sports Network) - Michael Turner ran for the go-ahead touchdown
with 2:46 left to play and the Atlanta Falcons gutted out a 24-17 victory over
the Washington Redskins on Sunday at FedEx Field.
Turner was bottled up for most of the day, running for just 67 yards on 18
carries, but broke through for a 13-yard sprint to the end zone when it
mattered most for the Falcons, who are 5-0 for the first time in franchise
history.
Matt Ryan threw for 345 yards, two touchdowns and one interception on 34-of-52
efficiency for Atlanta. Tony Gonzalez had a huge day receiving, catching 13
passes for 123 yards and a touchdown, while Julio Jones snagged 10 balls for
94 yards and a score.
Robert Griffin III connected on 10-of-15 passes for 91 yards, but left the
game after taking a shot to the head from Falcons linebacker Sean
Weatherspoon.
Kirk Cousins took over under center and threw for 111 yards, one score and two
interceptions on 5-of-9 passing for Washington (2-3), which lost at home for
the eighth consecutive game.
Rookie sixth-round draft pick Alfred Morris ran for 115 yards on 18 carries
for the Redskins, while Santana Moss caught two passes for 80 yards and a
touchdown in the setback.
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