National Football League
BOXSCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY | RECAP
Atlanta 27, Washington 26
When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 15, 2013
Where: Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia
Temperature: Dome
Head Official: Gene Steratore
Attendance: 70069
Final Scoring Summary
 
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Washington 7130626
Atlanta 1437327
1st Quarter
1Q 15:00 Atlanta
WAS 35 2-K. Forbath kicks 70 yards, 32-J. Rodgers returns for 22 yards (58-J. Hull, 50-R. Jackson).
1 and 10 - ATL 17 14:56 2-M. Ryan pass incomplete to 39-S. Jackson.
2 and 10 - ATL 17 14:52 39-S. Jackson rush for 4 yards (98-B. Orakpo).
3 and 6 - ATL 21 14:16 2-M. Ryan pass to 13-D. Johnson for 6 yards (39-D. Amerson, 31-B. Meriweather).
1 and 10 - ATL 27 13:53 39-S. Jackson rush for no gain (99-J. Jenkins, 92-C. Baker).
2 and 10 - ATL 27 13:17 2-M. Ryan pass to 39-S. Jackson for no gain (56-P. Riley, 92-C. Baker).
3 and 10 - ATL 27 12:39 2-M. Ryan pass to 84-R. White for 19 yards (48-J. Gumbs).
1 and 10 - ATL 46 11:57 2-M. Ryan pass to 83-H. Douglas for 7 yards (56-P. Riley).
2 and 3 - WAS 47 11:23 2-M. Ryan pass incomplete to 83-H. Douglas.
3 and 3 - WAS 47 11:18 2-M. Ryan pass to 84-R. White for 8 yards (23-D. Hall).
1 and 10 - WAS 39 10:45 39-S. Jackson rush for 1 yard (64-K. Golston).
2 and 9 - WAS 38 10:07 2-M. Ryan pass incomplete to 83-H. Douglas. PENALTY on Washington, Defensive Holding (enforced, 5 yards) - No play.
1 and 10 - WAS 33 10:02 2-M. Ryan pass to 84-R. White for 7 yards (26-J. Wilson).
2 and 3 - WAS 26 9:29 39-S. Jackson rush for 8 yards (59-L. Fletcher).
1 and 10 - WAS 18 8:51 2-M. Ryan pass to 88-T. Gonzalez for 15 yards, forced out of bounds (37-R. Doughty).
1 and 3 - WAS 3 8:17 39-S. Jackson rush for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M. Bryant extra point is GOOD.
WAS 0    ATL 7    Plays: 14    Possession: 6:46
1Q 8:14 Washington
ATL 35 3-M. Bryant kicks 65 yards, touchback.
1 and 10 - WAS 20 8:13 46-A. Morris rush for no gain (91-C. Peters, 41-Z. Motta).
2 and 10 - WAS 20 7:36 46-A. Morris rush for 4 yards (55-P. Worrilow, 96-J. Massaquoi).
3 and 6 - WAS 24 6:51 12-K. Cousins pass to 88-P. Garcon for 9 yards (23-R. Alford, 41-Z. Motta).
1 and 10 - WAS 33 6:10 12-K. Cousins pass to 15-J. Morgan for 11 yards (23-R. Alford, 59-J. Bartu).
1 and 10 - WAS 44 5:27 12-K. Cousins pass incomplete to 11-A. Robinson.
2 and 10 - WAS 44 5:21 12-K. Cousins pass incomplete to 82-L. Paulsen.
3 and 10 - WAS 44 5:16 12-K. Cousins, sacked for -9 yards (50-O. Umenyiora), FUMBLES (50-O. Umenyiora), RECOVERED by 95-J. Babineaux returned for no gain (78-K. Lichtensteiger).
1Q 5:09 Atlanta
1 and 10 - WAS 36 5:09 39-S. Jackson rush for 2 yards (91-R. Kerrigan, 56-P. Riley).
2 and 8 - WAS 34 4:27 2-M. Ryan pass to 88-T. Gonzalez for 8 yards, out of bounds (30-E. Biggers). PENALTY on Washington, Unnecessary Roughness (enforced, 13 yards).
1 and 10 - WAS 13 3:58 2-M. Ryan pass to 88-T. Gonzalez for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M. Bryant extra point is GOOD.
WAS 0    ATL 14    Plays: 3    Possession: 1:17
1Q 3:52 Washington
ATL 35 3-M. Bryant kicks 65 yards, touchback.
1 and 10 - WAS 20 3:52 46-A. Morris rush for 2 yards (55-P. Worrilow, 25-W. Moore).
2 and 8 - WAS 22 3:15 46-A. Morris rush for 5 yards (55-P. Worrilow, 96-J. Massaquoi).
3 and 3 - WAS 27 2:34 12-K. Cousins pass to 13-N. Williams for 4 yards, ran out of bounds.
1 and 10 - WAS 31 2:09 12-K. Cousins pass to 88-P. Garcon for 9 yards (21-D. Trufant).
2 and 1 - WAS 40 1:30 46-A. Morris rush for 37 yards (25-W. Moore).
1 and 10 - ATL 23 0:55 12-K. Cousins pass to 83-F. Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-K. Forbath extra point is GOOD.
WAS 7    ATL 14    Plays: 6    Possession: 3:04
1Q 0:42 Atlanta
WAS 35 2-K. Forbath kicks 71 yards, 32-J. Rodgers returns for 33 yards (50-R. Jackson).
1 and 10 - ATL 27 0:39 32-J. Rodgers rush for 2 yards (91-R. Kerrigan, 59-L. Fletcher).
END QUARTER 1
2nd Quarter
Atlanta continued...
2 and 8 - ATL 29 15:00 2-M. Ryan pass to 83-H. Douglas for 12 yards (31-B. Meriweather).
1 and 10 - ATL 41 14:22 2-M. Ryan pass to 32-J. Rodgers for 2 yards (59-L. Fletcher, 96-B. Cofield).
2 and 8 - ATL 43 13:42 39-S. Jackson rush for 4 yards (92-C. Baker).
3 and 4 - ATL 47 13:05 2-M. Ryan, sacked for -9 yards (98-B. Orakpo). PENALTY on Atlanta, Offensive Holding (declined).
4 and 13 - ATL 38 12:48 5-M. Bosher punts 47 yards, muffed catch by 89-S. Moss, RECOVERED by 27-R. McClain returned for no gain (84-N. Paul).
2Q 12:38 Atlanta
1 and 10 - WAS 14 12:38 39-S. Jackson rush for 11 yards (50-R. Jackson, 30-E. Biggers).
1 and 3 - WAS 3 11:57 39-S. Jackson rush for 2 yards (55-N. Barnett, 50-R. Jackson).
2 and 1 - WAS 1 11:20 39-S. Jackson rush for -1 yard (23-D. Hall, 92-C. Baker).
3 and 2 - WAS 2 10:49 2-M. Ryan pass incomplete to 80-L. Toilolo.
4 and 2 - WAS 2 10:43 3-M. Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD.
WAS 7    ATL 17    Plays: 5    Possession: 1:55
2Q 10:40 Washington
ATL 35 5-M. Bosher kicks 65 yards, touchback.
1 and 10 - WAS 20 10:38 12-K. Cousins pass to 11-A. Robinson for 62 yards (23-R. Alford).
1 and 10 - ATL 18 10:04 46-A. Morris rush for -2 yards, FUMBLES, RECOVERED by 93-M. Goodman returned for 13 yards (82-L. Paulsen).
2Q 9:59 Atlanta
1 and 10 - ATL 37 9:59 2-M. Ryan, sacked for -8 yards (91-R. Kerrigan), FUMBLES (91-R. Kerrigan), RECOVERED by 98-B. Orakpo returned for no gain (76-L. Holmes). PENALTY on Atlanta, Illegal Shift (declined).
2Q 9:51 Washington
1 and 10 - ATL 27 9:51 12-K. Cousins pass to 89-S. Moss for 17 yards (27-R. McClain), FUMBLES (27-R. McClain), RECOVERED by 25-W. Moore returned for no gain (46-A. Morris). PENALTY on Atlanta, Unnecessary Roughness (enforced, 4 yards). PENALTY on Atlanta, Unnecessary Roughness (declined).
2Q 9:40 Atlanta
1 and 10 - ATL 5 9:40 PENALTY on Atlanta, False Start (enforced, 2 yards) - No play.
1 and 12 - ATL 3 9:35 2-M. Ryan pass to 88-T. Gonzalez for 9 yards (31-B. Meriweather, 37-R. Doughty).
2 and 3 - ATL 12 9:04 39-S. Jackson rush for -1 yard (98-B. Orakpo).
3 and 4 - ATL 11 8:22 2-M. Ryan pass incomplete to 88-T. Gonzalez.
4 and 4 - ATL 11 8:14 5-M. Bosher punts 52 yards, 89-S. Moss returns for 4 yards (13-D. Johnson).
2Q 8:01 Washington
1 and 10 - WAS 41 8:01 46-A. Morris rush for no gain (91-C. Peters, 56-S. Weatherspoon).
2 and 10 - WAS 41 7:26 12-K. Cousins pass to 89-S. Moss for 11 yards (55-P. Worrilow).
1 and 10 - ATL 48 6:49 12-K. Cousins pass incomplete to 88-P. Garcon.
2 and 10 - ATL 48 6:44 PENALTY on Washington, False Start (enforced, 5 yards) - No play.
2 and 15 - WAS 47 6:44 12-K. Cousins pass to 88-P. Garcon for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on Washington, Illegal Contact (declined).
2-K. Forbath extra point is GOOD.
WAS 14    ATL 17    Plays: 4    Possession: 1:26
2Q 6:35 Atlanta
WAS 35 2-K. Forbath kicks 65 yards, touchback.
1 and 10 - ATL 20 6:35 2-M. Ryan pass to 88-T. Gonzalez for 10 yards (31-B. Meriweather, 56-P. Riley). PENALTY on Atlanta, Offensive Pass Interference (enforced, 10 yards) - No play.
1 and 20 - ATL 10 6:08 2-M. Ryan pass incomplete to 84-R. White.
2 and 20 - ATL 10 6:03 2-M. Ryan pass to 83-H. Douglas for -1 yard (98-B. Orakpo).
3 and 21 - ATL 9 5:25 2-M. Ryan pass to 13-D. Johnson for 3 yards (39-D. Amerson).
4 and 18 - ATL 12 4:49 5-M. Bosher punts 59 yards, 89-S. Moss returns for 3 yards (41-Z. Motta, 54-S. Nicholas).
2Q 4:36 Washington
1 and 10 - WAS 32 4:36 46-A. Morris rush for 8 yards (23-R. Alford, 94-P. Jerry).
2 and 2 - WAS 40 3:57 46-A. Morris rush for 8 yards (41-Z. Motta).
1 and 10 - WAS 48 3:51 PENALTY on Washington, False Start (enforced, 5 yards) - No play.
1 and 15 - WAS 43 2:54 12-K. Cousins pass to 88-P. Garcon for 27 yards (21-D. Trufant, 25-W. Moore).
1 and 10 - ATL 30 2:17 46-A. Morris rush for 5 yards, forced out of bounds. PENALTY on Washington, Offensive Holding (enforced, 10 yards) - No play.
1 and 18 - ATL 38 2:00 12-K. Cousins pass to 46-A. Morris for 8 yards (96-J. Massaquoi).
Two minute warning
2 and 10 - ATL 30 1:52 46-A. Morris rush for 15 yards (27-R. McClain, 23-R. Alford).
1 and 10 - ATL 15 1:14 12-K. Cousins pass incomplete to 82-L. Paulsen.
Washington timeout at 1:08
2 and 10 - ATL 15 1:08 12-K. Cousins pass incomplete to 82-L. Paulsen.
3 and 10 - ATL 15 1:00 12-K. Cousins pass incomplete to 88-P. Garcon.
4 and 10 - ATL 15 0:54 2-K. Forbath 33 yard field goal is GOOD.
WAS 17    ATL 17    Plays: 9    Possession: 3:42
2Q 0:49 Atlanta
WAS 35 2-K. Forbath kicks 68 yards, 32-J. Rodgers returns for 35 yards (26-J. Wilson). PENALTY on Atlanta, Illegal Block Above the Waist (enforced, 10 yards).
1 and 10 - ATL 10 0:43 2-M. Ryan pass intended for 83-H. Douglas, INTERCEPTED by 48-J. Gumbs returned for 2 yards (88-T. Gonzalez).
2Q 0:35 Washington
1 and 10 - ATL 38 0:35 12-K. Cousins pass to 89-S. Moss for 7 yards (27-R. McClain).
Washington timeout at 0:21
2 and 3 - ATL 31 0:21 12-K. Cousins pass to 15-J. Morgan for 7 yards (55-P. Worrilow).
1 and 10 - ATL 24 0:08 12-K. Cousins, spikes Ball.
2 and 10 - ATL 24 0:07 29-R. Helu rush for 5 yards (91-C. Peters).
Washington timeout at 0:03
3 and 5 - ATL 19 0:03 2-K. Forbath 37 yard field goal is GOOD.
END QUARTER 2
WAS 20    ATL 17    Plays: 5    Possession: 0:32
3rd Quarter
3Q 15:00 Washington
ATL 35 5-M. Bosher kicks 65 yards, touchback.
1 and 10 - WAS 20 15:00 12-K. Cousins pass incomplete to 83-F. Davis.
2 and 10 - WAS 20 14:54 46-A. Morris rush for 5 yards (95-J. Babineaux, 21-D. Trufant).
3 and 5 - WAS 25 14:10 12-K. Cousins pass incomplete to 13-N. Williams.
4 and 5 - WAS 25 14:06 6-S. Rocca punts 58 yards, 27-R. McClain returns for 25 yards, forced out of bounds (82-L. Paulsen).
3Q 13:20 Atlanta
1 and 10 - ATL 42 13:53 2-M. Ryan pass incomplete to 42-P. DiMarco.
2 and 3 - ATL 49 13:20 39-S. Jackson rush for no gain (31-B. Meriweather, 59-L. Fletcher). PENALTY on Atlanta, Face Mask (enforced, 15 yards) - No play.
2 and 18 - ATL 34 12:49 2-M. Ryan pass to 32-J. Rodgers for 15 yards (56-P. Riley).
3 and 3 - ATL 49 12:08 2-M. Ryan pass to 83-H. Douglas for 6 yards (39-D. Amerson).
1 and 10 - WAS 45 11:33 2-M. Ryan pass incomplete to 88-T. Gonzalez. PENALTY on Washington, Defensive Pass Interference (enforced, 18 yards) - No play.
1 and 10 - WAS 27 11:28 2-M. Ryan pass to 84-R. White for 7 yards (23-D. Hall).
2 and 3 - WAS 20 10:44 2-M. Ryan pass incomplete to 84-R. White.
3 and 3 - WAS 20 10:40 2-M. Ryan pass to 88-T. Gonzalez for 12 yards (31-B. Meriweather, 30-E. Biggers).
1 and 8 - WAS 8 10:09 39-S. Jackson rush for 2 yards (30-E. Biggers, 56-P. Riley).
2 and 6 - WAS 6 9:31 2-M. Ryan pass incomplete to 39-S. Jackson.
3 and 6 - WAS 6 9:27 2-M. Ryan pass to 88-T. Gonzalez for 5 yards (26-J. Wilson).
4 and 1 - WAS 1 8:38 PENALTY on Washington, Encroachment (enforced, 0 yards) - No play.
4 and 1 - WAS 1 8:34 39-S. Jackson rush for no gain (56-P. Riley).
3Q 8:27 Washington
1 and 10 - WAS 1 8:27 12-K. Cousins pass intended for 11-A. Robinson, INTERCEPTED by 25-W. Moore returned for 14 yards (71-T. Williams).
3Q 8:16 Atlanta
1 and 2 - WAS 2 8:16 39-S. Jackson rush for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M. Bryant extra point is GOOD.
WAS 20    ATL 24    Plays: 1    Possession: 0:03
3Q 8:13 Washington
ATL 35 5-M. Bosher kicks 65 yards, touchback.
1 and 10 - WAS 20 8:13 46-A. Morris rush for 1 yard (91-C. Peters, 59-J. Bartu).
2 and 9 - WAS 21 7:33 12-K. Cousins pass to 82-L. Paulsen for 6 yards (59-J. Bartu, 27-R. McClain).
3 and 3 - WAS 27 6:51 12-K. Cousins pass to 89-S. Moss for -3 yards (50-O. Umenyiora).
4 and 6 - WAS 24 6:19 6-S. Rocca punts 51 yards, muffed catch by 27-R. McClain, RECOVERED by 27-R. McClain returned for no gain (56-P. Riley).
3Q 6:08 Atlanta
1 and 10 - ATL 23 6:08 32-J. Rodgers rush for 11 yards (55-N. Barnett).
1 and 10 - ATL 34 5:29 32-J. Rodgers rush for 3 yards (55-N. Barnett, 95-C. Neild).
2 and 7 - ATL 37 4:48 2-M. Ryan pass incomplete to 83-H. Douglas. PENALTY on Washington, Defensive Holding (enforced, 5 yards) - No play.
1 and 10 - ATL 42 4:44 2-M. Ryan pass to 44-J. Snelling for 6 yards (23-D. Hall, 59-L. Fletcher). PENALTY on Atlanta, Clipping (enforced, 15 yards) - No play.
1 and 25 - ATL 27 4:17 44-J. Snelling rush for no gain (96-B. Cofield).
2 and 25 - ATL 27 3:39 2-M. Ryan pass to 13-D. Johnson for 10 yards, out of bounds.
3 and 15 - ATL 37 3:02 2-M. Ryan pass to 84-R. White for 12 yards (30-E. Biggers, 31-B. Meriweather).
4 and 3 - ATL 49 2:24 5-M. Bosher punts 36 yards, fair catch by 89-S. Moss.
3Q 2:16 Washington
1 and 10 - WAS 15 2:16 12-K. Cousins pass incomplete to 82-L. Paulsen.
2 and 10 - WAS 15 2:08 12-K. Cousins pass incomplete to 15-J. Morgan.
3 and 10 - WAS 15 2:02 12-K. Cousins pass to 82-L. Paulsen for 4 yards, forced out of bounds (59-J. Bartu).
4 and 6 - WAS 19 1:55 6-S. Rocca punts 47 yards, 27-R. McClain returns for 2 yards (56-P. Riley). PENALTY on Atlanta, Unnecessary Roughness (enforced, 17 yards).
3Q 1:43 Atlanta
1 and 10 - ATL 17 1:43 2-M. Ryan pass to 39-S. Jackson for 2 yards (59-L. Fletcher).
2 and 8 - ATL 19 0:57 2-M. Ryan pass to 32-J. Rodgers for 5 yards (23-D. Hall, 91-R. Kerrigan).
3 and 3 - ATL 24 0:15 2-M. Ryan sacked for -2 yards (98-B. Orakpo, 99-J. Jenkins).
END QUARTER 3
4th Quarter
Atlanta continued...
4 and 5 - ATL 22 15:00 5-M. Bosher punts 50 yards, fair catch by 89-S. Moss.
4Q 14:49 Washington
1 and 10 - WAS 28 14:49 46-A. Morris rush for 7 yards (54-S. Nicholas, 96-J. Massaquoi).
2 and 3 - WAS 35 14:19 46-A. Morris rush for 4 yards (54-S. Nicholas, 55-P. Worrilow).
1 and 10 - WAS 39 13:42 46-A. Morris rush for 3 yards (25-W. Moore).
2 and 7 - WAS 42 13:01 12-K. Cousins pass to 89-S. Moss for 16 yards (59-J. Bartu).
1 and 10 - ATL 42 12:16 29-R. Helu rush for 2 yards (21-D. Trufant, 96-J. Massaquoi).
2 and 8 - ATL 40 11:37 29-R. Helu rush for 2 yards (21-D. Trufant, 54-S. Nicholas).
3 and 10 - ATL 42 10:53 12-K. Cousins pass to 88-P. Garcon for 14 yards (23-R. Alford, 41-Z. Motta).
1 and 10 - ATL 28 10:07 12-K. Cousins pass to 88-P. Garcon for 11 yards (55-P. Worrilow).
1 and 10 - ATL 17 9:24 46-A. Morris rush for 4 yards (55-P. Worrilow, 54-S. Nicholas).
2 and 6 - ATL 13 8:49 46-A. Morris rush for 3 yards (54-S. Nicholas), FUMBLES (54-S. Nicholas), RECOVERED by 95-J. Babineaux returned for 8 yards (82-L. Paulsen). PENALTY on Washington, Offensive Holding (declined).
4Q 8:39 Atlanta
1 and 10 - ATL 22 8:39 2-M. Ryan pass to 39-S. Jackson for 3 yards (59-L. Fletcher).
2 and 7 - ATL 25 7:56 2-M. Ryan pass to 37-R. Doughty for 13 yards (26-J. Wilson).
1 and 10 - ATL 38 7:23 39-S. Jackson rush for 1 yard (99-J. Jenkins, 50-R. Jackson).
2 and 9 - ATL 39 6:45 2-M. Ryan pass to 39-S. Jackson for no gain (50-R. Jackson, 96-B. Cofield).
3 and 9 - ATL 39 6:02 2-M. Ryan pass incomplete to 13-D. Johnson.
4 and 9 - ATL 39 5:58 5-M. Bosher punts 51 yards, 89-S. Moss returns for 8 yards (52-A. Dent, 32-J. Rodgers).
4Q 5:45 Washington
1 and 10 - WAS 18 5:45 12-K. Cousins pass intended for 88-P. Garcon, INTERCEPTED by 21-D. Trufant returned for no gain (88-P. Garcon).
4Q 5:38 Atlanta
1 and 10 - WAS 39 5:38 32-J. Rodgers rush for 1 yard (56-P. Riley, 98-B. Orakpo).
2 and 9 - WAS 38 4:56 2-M. Ryan pass to 32-J. Rodgers for 2 yards (98-B. Orakpo).
3 and 7 - WAS 36 4:12 2-M. Ryan pass to 44-J. Snelling for 3 yards (56-P. Riley).
4 and 4 - WAS 33 3:31 3-M. Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD.
WAS 20    ATL 27    Plays: 4    Possession: 2:07
4Q 3:25 Washington
ATL 35 5-M. Bosher kicks 65 yards, touchback.
1 and 10 - WAS 20 3:25 12-K. Cousins pass to 88-P. Garcon for 6 yards (59-J. Bartu).
2 and 4 - WAS 26 2:54 12-K. Cousins pass incomplete to 83-F. Davis.
3 and 4 - WAS 26 2:50 12-K. Cousins pass to 11-A. Robinson for 14 yards (25-W. Moore).
1 and 10 - WAS 40 2:17 12-K. Cousins pass incomplete to 11-A. Robinson.
2 and 10 - WAS 40 2:12 12-K. Cousins pass to 29-R. Helu for 4 yards (21-D. Trufant).
Two minute warning
3 and 6 - WAS 44 2:00 12-K. Cousins pass to 11-A. Robinson for 11 yards (55-P. Worrilow).
1 and 10 - ATL 45 1:32 12-K. Cousins pass to 15-J. Morgan for 11 yards (27-R. McClain, 59-J. Bartu).
1 and 10 - ATL 34 1:05 12-K. Cousins pass to 89-S. Moss for 6 yards (23-R. Alford).
2 and 4 - ATL 28 0:45 12-K. Cousins pass to 89-S. Moss for 7 yards (41-Z. Motta).
Washington timeout at 0:39
1 and 10 - ATL 21 0:39 12-K. Cousins pass incomplete to 89-S. Moss.
2 and 10 - ATL 21 0:35 12-K. Cousins pass to 82-L. Paulsen for 11 yards, out of bounds (21-D. Trufant).
1 and 10 - ATL 10 0:28 PENALTY on Washington, Delay of Game (enforced, 5 yards) - No play.
1 and 15 - ATL 15 0:28 12-K. Cousins pass to 11-A. Robinson for 12 yards (23-R. Alford).
Washington timeout at 0:22
2 and 3 - ATL 3 0:22 12-K. Cousins pass to 89-S. Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2pt Conversion FAILS, 12-K. Cousins pass incomplete to 88-P. Garcon.
WAS 26    ATL 27    Plays: 13    Possession: 3:07
4Q 0:18 Atlanta
WAS 35 0:18 2-K. Forbath kicks onside 29 yards, 44-J. Snelling returns for no gain (84-N. Paul).
1 and 10 - ATL 36 0:14 2-M. Ryan kneels for -1 yard.
END OF GAME
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