Monday Morning Hangover: NFL Scores, RG3 Avoids End to Season

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 matchupagainst the Baltimore Ravens. Their star quarterback,RGIIIwent 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 inKirk Cousins. Cousins came out and led the team to a victory. In the meantime,Robert Griffin IIIhad 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 ofJerry 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-jinto a six year, $36 million contract. TheDodgers also made a move to wrap upZack Greinkefor six years in a contract that will pay the pitcher $147 million.

The Royals dealt pitchersWil Myers,Jake Odorizzi,Mike Montgomery, and third basemanPatrick Leonardto Tampa Bay forJames 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

Rams15,Bills12

Cowboys20,Bengals19

Browns30,Chiefs7

Colts27,Titans23

Vikings21,Bears14

Chargers34,Steelers24

Eagles23,Buccaneers21

Redskins31,Ravens28

Panthers30,Falcons20

Jets17,Jaguars10

49ers27,Dolphins13

Giants52,Saints27

Seahawks28,Cardinals0

Packers27,Lions20

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.

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