Washington fell behind 24-7 late in the second quarter before scoring 17 straight points to tie the score. The Redskins then gave up two quick touchdowns in the fourth quarter before a two-yard touchdown run by Griffin with 3 minutes 38 seconds left to play pulled them within seven.
On the ensuing onside kick, Washingtontouched the ball just before it traveled the required 10 yards, giving the ball to Cincinnati. But the defense held, and the Redskins got the ball back on their own 2-yard line with just 1:47 left and no timeouts. Still they were able to drive to the Bengals' 19 before a sack and penalties drove them backward 40 yards, ending their hopes.
"It's always frustrating," said Griffin, who was sacked six times for 53 yards and also fumbled while getting hit during a pitch. "But one thing we're not going to ever do is stop fighting. I think it showed a lot of heart of the team, but the bottom line is we've got to come away with those victories."
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