NFL Note - Washington Redskins Cousins, Kirk

Oct 16, 2017 - 6:39 AM QB Kirk Cousins threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score on a read option as the Washington Redskins defeated the San Francisco 49ers 26-24 on Sunday at FedEx Field. After squandering all of a 17-0 lead, the Redskins scored nine fourth-quarter points on a field goal and a 7-yard run off a read-option by Cousins with 3:34 remaining. "It's always going to be a part of our offense because it gives defenses something to think about," Cousins said of his former offensive coordinator. "Kyle told me when he left, he said, 'I've learned after working with Robert (Griffin III) that this is a really valuable play no matter who the quarterback is. ...' When (head coach) Jay (Gruden) arrived we kept it and valued it. ... You've just got pick your spots, be smart with it, call it at the right time and you can get some yards." Cousins finished 25 of 37 for 330 yards and one interception.