Redskins overcome injuries to rout Jaguars
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The Washington Redskins overcame injuries to their starting quarterback and one of their most talented receivers, defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars 41-10 to earn their first victory of the season.
Here's what you need to know:
- Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was carted off early in the first quarter with an ankle injury. The team fears it may be dislocated.
- Wide receiver DeSean Jackson suffered a shoulder injury shortly after Griffin's departure. He left the game and did not return.
- Kirk Cousins relieved Griffin under center and went 22-for-33 for 250 passing yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Cousins completed his first eight passes.
- The Redskins tied a franchise record with 10 sacks in the game.
- Washington running back Alfred Morris rushed for two touchdowns and 85 yards on 22 carries.
- Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis left the game in the third quarter with an ankle injury and did not return after hauling in two catches for 71 yards, including a 63-yard score in the second quarter.
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