Atlanta Falcons survive sluggish outing, win OT thriller 25-19

Atlanta now 5-0, visit New Orleans on Thursday

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) reaches for the goal line as Washington Redskins inside linebacker Will Compton (51) tries to pull him down during the second half of Sunday's game in Atlanta. - photo by Brynn Anderson | Associated Press

1012Falcons1 — Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) reaches for the goal line as Washington Redskins inside linebacker Will Compton (51) tries to pull him down during the second half of Sunday's game in Atlanta. - photo by Brynn Anderson | Associated Press

ATLANTA — With the game on the line, Robert Alford relied on lessons learned in his film study of Kirk Cousins’ three-step drops. Then Alford ended the game. Alford returned an interception 59 yards for a touchdown, lifting the undefeated Atlanta Falcons to a 25-19 win over the Washington Redskins in overtime Sunday.

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