LIONS 21, REDSKINS 17
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — With zero help
from his offensive line, Robert Griffin III repeatedly wound up on the turf until leaving with
a concussion after being sacked three times
and fumbling twice Thursday night in the
Washington Redskins’ 21-17 exhibition victory
over the Detroit Lions.
Griffin went 2 for 5 for 8 yards on four possessions for Washington (2-0). On his final
play, early in the second quarter, he started to
scramble but dropped the ball despite no contact.
As the quarterback went to the ground to try to
corral the loose ball, Lions defensive end Corey
Wootton landed on Griffin.
Redskins coach Jay Gruden said Griffin had
a concussion but that the QB’s right shoulder,
which also was hurt, would be OK. Gruden
said he had “no idea” how long Griffin will be
sidelined. The coach added he “would imagine,
depending how long” Griffin is out, “he’s still
going to be our starter.”
For Detroit (1-1), Matthew Stafford looked
good, going 6 of 8 for 78 yards and leading one
scoring drive that ended with Matt Prater’s 49-
yard field goal.
When Griffin got hurt, he stayed down on the
field for about 5 minutes and was tended to by
trainers, while some teammates kneeled nearby.
When Griffin eventually rose, he slowly stepped
to the sideline, then kept going until he left the
field and entered the tunnel that leads to the
Redskins’ locker room. Griffin gave a thumb’s up
to spectators as he trudged away.

BILLS 11, BROWNS 10
CLEVELAND (AP) — Johnny Manziel threw
a touchdown pass and maybe closed the gap
on Browns presumed starting quarterback Josh
McCown in Cleveland’s loss to Buffalo.
Buffalo’s EJ Manuel, attempting to beat out
Matt Cassel and Tyrod Taylor for the starting job,
threw a 14-yard TD pass to Andre Davis with
1:31 left. He then connected with rookie Bronson
Hill for the 2-point conversion to complete a late
rally by the Bills (1-1).
Manziel had one last chance, but he couldn’t
pull off any magic as the Browns (0-2) dropped
their second straight exhibition at home.
Manziel connected with rookie Shane Wynn
on a 21-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter.
Playing against Buffalo’s backups, Manziel finished 10 of 18 for 118 yards and made one of
those Johnny Football plays that made him an
electrifying college star.