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Recap - Redskins Defeat Atlanta 19-7
The Redskins grabbed a Pre-Season Week 3 victory over the Falcons on Thursday, winning 19-7 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Washington was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 41.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Derrius Guice rushed for 44 yards, while Chris Thompson added 20 yards in the win. Cam Sims and Kelvin Harmon added 48 and 37 receiving yards respectively.
Danny Etling rushed for 48 yards for Atlanta, while Qadree Ollison added 42 yards. Danny Etling threw for 19 yards for the Falcons, while receivers Justin Hardy and Mohamed Sanu had 24 and 23 yards respectively.
Atlanta was outgained by Washington 280-235 yards in Thursday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 17-16 by the Falcons.
Atlanta led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 31:24-28:36 split in that important category.
Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Ravens. The Falcons will aim to get back on the winning track at Jacksonville.