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Battle Of The Beltway Is Ours Two-Fold

Andrew Walker, redskins.com

Congratulations, Redskins fans. You sat through that exciting game today vs. the Baltimore Ravens and, though your fingernails are assuredly much shorter than they were at halftime, your team pulled out the overtime victory. But that wasn’t the only win…

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Everyone in the NFC East won on Sunday, which means the race for the division race didn’t change. And that’s good news for the Giants. On the strength of their win over the Saints, the Giants improved to 8-5 and stayed a game ahead of the Redskins and…

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…

Andrew Walker, redskins.com

(AP photo) In case you haven’t heard by now, the Washington Redskins today extended their winning streak to four games with a 31-28, overtime victory over the Baltimore Ravens at FedExField. The Redskins (7-6) made a furious comeback with little time re…

Andrew Walker, redskins.com

Check out Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan hand out game balls and address his team following their dramatic, 31-28 win over the Baltimore Ravens Sunday at FedExField.

Matt Loede, redskinsgab.com

By Troy Jefferson The Washington Redskins once again were in must win mode at home against their beltway rivals. Baltimore lost a heartbreaker against Pittsburgh last week and tried to break the Redskins’ playoff hopes. The Redskins were looking to exte…

b murf, homermcfanboy.com

At some point, we’re all going to have to stop and admit that there just might be something special about the 2012 Washington Redskins. Of course, that didn’t appear to be the case as this team limped into the bye week with a 3-6 record thanks in larg…

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.

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

The Washington Redskins say Robert Griffin III doesn't have a major knee injury.

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…

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 »

Dan Steinberg, washingtonpost.com

This is the moment that made hundreds of thousands of Redskins fans vomit simultaneously. Or faint, maybe. "Trying to make a play," Robert Griffin III said after the game. "Got outside, turned it inside, and as soon as I turned it inside …

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…

Dan Steinberg, washingtonpost.com

Best and worst moments from Washington's 31-28 overtime win over the Ravens at FedEx Field. Best Game: That one seemed pretty exciting. As I write this, still trembling and hiding under my desk, I'm not sure I remember a December Skins game in which mor…

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.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

In 1994, the Redskins used a top-five pick on quarterback Heath Shuler.  They then took a late-round flyer on Gus Frerotte. And Frerotte became the starter. In 2012, the Redskins used a top-five pick on quarterback Robert Griffin III.  They then took a …

Andrew Walker, redskins.com

(AP photo) With Washington Redskins’ star rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III hobbled on the sidelines in the fourth quarter today against the Baltimore Ravens , the team had to turn to another rookie, Kirk Cousins, with his team down eight points to …

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 strai…

Andrew Walker, redskins.com

(AP photo) After struggling the first two quarters, the Washington Redskins’ defense came alive in the third quarter of today’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. The Redskins got two field goals off of a Rob Jackson forced fumble and recovery and a L…

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…

Andrew Walker, redskins.com

(AP photo) The first quarter today was a marathon for both the Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Ravens. The second quarter, meanwhile, continued that way for the Ravens, while the Redskins — marred by several penalties — couldn’t keep up. At ha…

Andrew Walker, redskins.com

(AP photo) The Battle of the Beltway is underway. And after one quarter here at FedExField, the Washington Redskins (6-6) lead the Baltimore Ravens (9-3), 14-7. The opening coin toss was won by the Ravens, who deferred to the second half and giving the …

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…

CNNSI.com

The Ravens can secure a playoff berth with a win. The 'Skins need one to keep their hopes alive. Robert Griffin III left with an injury, but Kirk Cousins has tied the game. Follow OT here.

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

As the Washington Redskins prepare to host the Baltimore Ravens at 1 p.m. ET in a game critical to their newfound playoff hopes, here's one reason for Redskins fans to feel good about their team's chances and one reason for concern. Feeling good: The ga…

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Redskins linebacker London Fletcher’s streak will live another week. Fletcher, who was listed as questionable with an ankle injury, will play today and extend his streak of consecutive games played to 237. That’s the word from Redskins coach Mike Shan…

ESPN.com

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

Dime Magazine, dimemag.com

With talent comes the luxury of not always needing to play hard. For the Clippers, this is a gift and a curse. The only thing they’ve really been consistent with this year is being inconsistent, and despite a recent four-game winning streak, their recor…