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Robert Griffin, Jay Cutler headline Week 14′s injury roundup

Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com

We begin our injury roundup with Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin, who suffered a right knee injury during the game-tying drive in the fourth quarter of a 31-28 overtime win over the Baltimore Ravens. The first-round pick out of Baylor und…

ESPN.com

The Baltimore Ravens have failed to clinch a playoff spot the past two weeks. Will the third attempt be be the charm? Still in control of the division, the Ravens (9-4) can clinch their second straight AFC North title by beating the Denver Broncos (10-3…

CNNSI.com

The story just got better this season in Washington after its 31-28 overtime win over Baltimore. Even Robert Griffin III's sprained knee can't dampen the mojo, says Don Banks.

baltimoresun.com

A week ago, the Ravens got beat by an old quarterback. On Sunday, they got beat by two rookie quarterbacks, one playing on one leg and the other having thrown only nine passes in his NFL career.

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Redskins' Crawford returns punt by Koch 64 yards in overtime, setting up game-winning field goalIt was the anatomy of failure for the Ravens' punt team, a costly breakdown at the most inopportune time.

ESPN.com

For one day at least, the Browns can feel like they're on top of the AFC North. That's because the Browns were the only winning team in the division on Sunday. The Ravens lost in overtime at Washington. The Bengals lost in the final seconds to Dallas. A…

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Mike Preston grades the Ravens' 31-28 loss to the Washington Redskins

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Rice, Pierce pace run game that racks up 186 yards on 35 carriesRay Rice had just topped 100 rushing yards in a game for the first time since early October, but the frustration showed on his face. As the Ravens packed their bags before making the short …

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

Well, that was fast. Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III already has had an MRI on a right knee that he injured during Sunday’s win over the Ravens.  Per multiple reports, a Redskins spokesman has said that the MRI showed no significant damage, and…

baltimoresun.com

Yes, but this time, it might not be all the fault of CBSBaltimore Ravens fans can’t help but feel frustrated, angry and maybe even sick about what they saw on their TV screens Sunday during a 31-28 loss to the Washington Redskins. But let’s be fair, y…

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Baltimore Ravens fans can’t help but feel frustrated, angry and maybe even sick about what they saw on their TV screens Sunday during a 31-28 loss to the Washington Redskins. But let’s be fair, you can’t blame most of that on lousy coverage by CBS S…

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III will have an MRI tonight to determine the significance of the leg injury he suffered late in today’s win over the Ravens. A source with knowledge of the situation tells PFT that there are mixed views within the Re…

Doug Farrar, yahoo.com

Washington Redskins fans, you might have your answer to the Armageddon Question: What happens if Robert Griffin III gets injured when the team is square in the middle of the playoff hunt? RG3 was hurt when tackled by Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Ha…

Sean Newell, deadspin.com

We'll be putting all our GIFs for the day here, from the double-bird field goal salute, Rex Ryan digesting a delicious meal and Lee Smith being eaten by Bills fans. We'll update the post as the later games conclude, so stay tuned. More »

baltimoresun.com

Injuries mounting for Ravens as they lose second consecutive gameIt was a painful loss for the Ravens even beyond the frustration of a 31-28 overtime setback against the Washington Redskins on Sunday at FedEx Field.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

When the leg of Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III whipped violently during a fourth-quarter hit from Ravens defensive lineman Haloti Ngata, it looked like the injury to his right knee could be bad. It still may not be great, but Griffin said after…

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Baltimore Sun staff members analyze the Ravens' 31-28 overtime loss to the Washington Redskins.

CNNSI.com

The Redskins lost Robert Griffin III, but not Sunday's game. Washington won its fourth straight thanks to Kirk Cousins' game-tying drive to help fuel a 31-28 OT win over Baltimore.

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Baltimore knocks Griffin out of game, but Cousins directs game-tying scoring drive; Forbath hits game-winner in OTThe player that the Ravens spent all week trying to devise a way to contain was finally stopped. Robert Griffin III wasn’t on the field aft…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III has left the game against the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth quarter with what the Redskins say is a right knee injury.

ESPN.com

LANDOVER, Md. -- It was a thriller at FedEx Field, and not your old-school defensive battle, either. What it means: The Redskins improve to 7-6 and keep within striking distance of the New York Giants in the NFC East. The win is Washington’s fourth stra…

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PITTSBURGH -- Thoughts on the Pittsburgh Steelers' 34-24 loss to the San Diego Chargers at Heinz Field: What it means: The momentum from last week's win over the Ravens is gone. The return of Ben Roethlisberger inspired nothing. Pittsburgh (7-6) flopped…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

The Ravens led the Redskins by seven, but the margin has been cut to four in the third quarter. With Baltimore driving near midfield, quarterback Joe Flacco lost the ball when he was hit while trying to throw a pass.  Washington recovered, and then drov…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

After he was fined $5,000 for his jersey pulled up being too far on his back last Sunday against the Steelers, Ravens linebacker Paul Kruger said he’ll appeal because, in part, he’d never been warned. He can’t take that position this week. Kruger’…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

A potentially great game is unfolding in Maryland between the Redskins and the Ravens. The home team leads at FedEx Field, 14-7.  The latest score capped a drive that was fueled, sort of, by a questionable penalty on Ravens defensive lineman Haloti Ngat…

Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com

According to Albert Breer of the NFL Network, the Baltimore Ravens will not have outside linebacker Terrell Suggs when they face the Washington Redskins on Sunday. Suggs had been listed as "questionable" with a torn right biceps. On the other …

ESPN.com

Here are the inactives for the Bengals (who play the Cowboys), the Browns (who face the Chiefs) and the Ravens (who play the Redskins): BENGALS: K Mike Nugent, CB Dre Kirkpatrick, RB Cedric Peerman, TE Richard Quinn, DE Devon Still, S George Iloka and D…

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The Ravens' defense will play its first game in nine seasons without both Ray Lewis or Terrell Suggs. Since Suggs was drafted in 2003, the Ravens have had either him or Lewis in the starting lineup. Both former NFL defensive players of the year could re…

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Join our ESPN.com NFL experts as the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Redskins battle for playoff spots. Contribute your thoughts and questions beginning at 1 p.m. ET. See you there. Countdown Live: Ravens-Redskins

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In this game-day staple, blogger Matt Vensel makes four sometimes-courageous predictions for the game. All he asks is that you don’t hold it against him whenever those predictions end up being embarrassingly wrong.