Monday Morning Hangover: NFL Scores, RG3 Avoids End to Season
By Mel Payne
December 9, 2012; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) lies on the ground after being injured against the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-28 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The Washington Redskins got a scare in the final minutes of Sunday’s matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Their star quarterback, RGIII went down with a knee injury. The good news is, in a controversial move in this year’s draft, Shanahan chose to draft another high caliber quarterback in Kirk Cousins. Cousins came out and led the team to a victory. In the meantime, Robert Griffin III had an MRI on his knee and it is just a sprain. It is unknown which quarterback will get the start next week.
The Cowboys’ Josh Brent, recently incarcerated, accused of driving drunk and causing the death of Jerry Brown, was released from jail today on a $500,000 bond. This is not the first time Brent has been in trouble for driving under the influence. He spent a 60 day stint in an Illinois jail in 2009, as well.
In baseball news: The LA Dodgers signed South Korean left-handed pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin to a six year, $36 million contract. The Dodgers also made a move to wrap up Zack Greinke for six years in a contract that will pay the pitcher $147 million.
The Royals dealt pitchers Wil Myers, Jake Odorizzi, Mike Montgomery, and third baseman Patrick Leonard to Tampa Bay for James Shields, Wade Davis, and either cash or an unnamed player. This is a big trade for Kansas City, who is trying to make moves to better themselves next season.
Sunday NFL Scores
Rams 15, Bills 12
Cowboys 20, Bengals 19
Browns 30, Chiefs 7
Colts 27, Titans 23
Vikings 21, Bears 14
Chargers 34, Steelers 24
Eagles 23, Buccaneers 21
Redskins 31, Ravens 28
Panthers 30, Falcons 20
Jets 17, Jaguars 10
49ers 27, Dolphins 13
Giants 52, Saints 27
Seahawks 28, Cardinals 0
Packers 27, Lions 20
Up next: Monday Night Football featuring two surging AFC teams. The New England Patriots roll out the red carpet for the Houston Texans tonight on ESPN. It should be a great Monday night showdown.