Washington Redskins vs. Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons

Washington Redskins vs. Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons host the Washington Redskins Dec. 15, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant tips the ball away from Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon breaking up a 2-point conversion attempt by the Redskins during the last minute of a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons took over running out the clock to hold on to a 27-26 victory over the Redskins.

Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant celebrates intercepting Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins during the second half of a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

A Falcons fan taunts Redskins fans with a Robert Griffin III sign after the Falcons downed the Redskins 27-26 during the second half of a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan shakes hands with Falcons head coach Mike Smith after the Falcons defeated the Redskins 27-26 in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan leaves the field after a 27-26 loss to the Falcons in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons head coach Mike Smith pumps his fist celebrating as Falcons cornerback Robert McClain recovers a Redskins fumble on a kickoff return during 1st half action in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons head coach Mike Smith and safety William Moore celebrate a 27-26 victory over the Redskins as time expires in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has something to smile about for a change after defeating the Redskins 27-26 in their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons kicker Matt Bryant makes a long field goal for a 27-20 lead over the Redskins that proved to be the difference in the game during the second half of a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons held on for a 27-26 victory.

Falcons running back Steven Jackson celebrates his touchdown run against the Redskins with tight end Tony Gonzalez for a 7-0 lead during 1st half action in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons linebacker Joplo Bartu nearly intercepts a pass from Redskins quarerback Kirck Cousins to tight end Logan Paulsen as it bounces off his hand during 1st half action in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan fumbles the ball away to the Redskins as linebacker Ryan Kerrigan strips the ball away during 1st half action in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez recovers what appeared to be a fumble by quarterback Matt Ryan (right) during 1st half action against the Redskins in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta. Officials ruled it was an illegal forward pass attempt after reviewing the play.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan avoids a sack breaking away from Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo buying time to get off a pass during 1st half action in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers is brought down by Redskins linebacker Rob Jackson on a kickoff return for yardage during 1st half action in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons cornerback Robert McClain recovers a Redskins fumble on a kickoff return during 1st half action in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons cornerback Robert McClain (right) celebrates recovering a Redskins fumble on a kickoff return with linebacker Stepehn Nicholas during 1st half action in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan completes a pass under pressure from Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo during the second half of a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons wide receiver Darius Johnson catches a pass in front of Redskins cornerback David Amerson during 1st half action in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez becomes the 5th player in NFL history to reach 15,000 receiving yards catching a pass against Redskins cornerback E.J. Biggers during the second half of a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez becomes the 5th player in NFL history to reach 15,000 receiving yards catching a pass against Redskins cornerback E.J. Biggers during the second half of a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez celebrates his touchdown for a 14-0 lead over the Redskins tossing the ball over the goal post during 1st half action in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons defensivie tackle Corey Peters breaks up a pass to Redskins tight end Logan Paulsen with a hard hit during 1st half action in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a costly interception from his own endzone to Falcons safety William Moore setting up a Falcons touchdown during the second half of a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

Falcons safety William Moore intercepts Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins setting up a Falcons touchdown during the second half of a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta.

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant tips the ball away from Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon breaking up a 2-point conversion attempt by the Redskins during the last minute of a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons took over running out the clock to hold on to a 27-26 victory over the Redskins.

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