Landover, MD (Sports Network) - Robert Griffin III posted the biggest win of
his rookie season as his touchdown pass in the fourth quarter helped
Washington edge New York, 17-16, in an NFC East battle at FedEx Field.
With the win, the struggle for the top spot in the division got a little
closer as the Giants (7-5) now hold just a one-game lead over the Redskins
(6-6) and Cowboys, who defeated the Eagles on Sunday night.
Griffin passed for 163 yards on 13-of-21 attempts and added 72 yards on five
carries as Washington won its third straight, all against division opponents.
Alfred Morris carried the ball 22 times for 124 yards while Pierre Garcon
caught eight passes for 106 yards and a touchdown in the win.
Eli Manning was 20-for-33 with 280 yards and a touchdown and Martellus Bennett
had five catches for 82 yards and a score for the Giants, who have dropped
three of their last four.
Ahmad Bradshaw totaled 103 yards on 24 carries along with two catches for 13
yards and Victor Cruz grabbed five passes for 104 yards in the loss.
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