The game didn't start well for Ryan, as he threw an interception, that Redskins' linebacker Ryan Kerrigan returned for a 28-yard touchdown. The Falcons were just barely able to tie it at seven right before halftime. Ryan threw a one-yard pass to Tony Gonzalez for the touchdown. It was Gonzalez's 99th career touchdown, moving him one step closer to being placed in an elite category in NFL history.
The Falcons didn't score in the third quarter, but they did take Redskins' star rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III out of the game. Linebacker Sean Weatherspoon hit Griffin hard in the head while making a legal tackle, Griffin was believed to have left with a concussion, he didn't return. Kirk Cousins, another rookie, took Griffin's place and he even threw a touchdown that put the Redskins ahead for awhile in the fourth quarter.
Wide Receiver Julio Jones caught an 18-yard touchdown in the fourth to give the Falcons the lead 14-10. Jones' catch was textbook, keeping both feet inbounds and hanging onto the ball. After Cousins threw his touchdown the Falcons were down 17-14 until kicker Matt Bryant kicked a clutch 53-yard field goal to tie it at seventeen, he is ten for ten kicking field goals this year.
The Falcons corner back Dunta Robinson came up big and picked off Cousins on the Redskins next drive. Michael Turner then had a 13-yard touchdown run to put the Falcons in the lead for good. Safety Thomas DeCoud sealed the deal, as he intercepted his fourth pass of the season and the Falcons ran the clock out for the win.
The offensive line came up big this week after a poor showing last week. Ryan was sacked only once today compared to seven times a week ago. This helped Ryan to have another great day, throwing for 345 yards and two touchdowns. Gonzalez had a huge game, catching thirteen passes for 123 yards and his touchdown. Jones also had a big showing after having a few off games. He finished the day with ten catches with 94 yards and his spectacular touchdown.
The Falcons will try to continue their record-setting start to the season next week, when they take on the Oakland Raiders. Oakland is only 1-3 on the year, so the Falcons should have no problem going 6-0 and continuing their march to another playoff berth.
Tight end Tony Gonzalez had a big day, including his 99th career touchdown catch.
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