- The Washington Times - Monday, November 9, 2009

UP-DOWNS

JASON CAMPBELL [up]

Battered and bruised, Redskins QB turns in a gutty performance



ALBERT HAYNESWORTH [side]

Yeah, he can play, but how do you fall for getting drawn offside on fourth down?

LADELL BETTS [up]

Replaces Clinton Portis (concussion) and plays better — much better

PLAYER OF THE GAME

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Michael Turner

With 166 yards on just 18 carries, including touchdown runs of 30 and 58 yards, the bruising running back provided the bulk of the Falcons’ offense.

PLAY OF THE GAME

Score: Atlanta 24, Washington 17

Quarter: Fourth, 11:36 remaining

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Situation: Falcons’ ball, first-and-10 on the Atlanta 42

The play: The Redskins climbed back into the game with 14 straight points. But that was before Turner broke tackles by LaRon Landry and DeAngelo Hall en route to a 58-yard touchdown run that essentially put the game away for the Falcons.

UP NEXT

Denver Broncos (6-1) at Washington Redskins (2-6)

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When: Sunday, 1 p.m.

Where: FedEx Field

TV/radio: Ch. 9, ESPN 980

Outlook: After falling behind 24-3 to Atlanta on Sunday, the Redskins appeared to be finished. But they scored 14 straight points to get within a touchdown before their defense caved in and allowed the Falcons to score the clinching touchdown. Despite twice leaving with injuries, quarterback Jason Campbell was effective when given time, and Ladell Betts ran hard in place of Clinton Portis. The Broncos, who play Pittsburgh at home Monday night, lost for the first time last week against Baltimore, managing only a touchdown. Denver leads the league in defense, and quarterback Kyle Orton has been competent.

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