JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Josh Johnson’s first NFL start in more than seven years ended with a 16-13 victory for Washington against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, snapping the Redskins’ four-game losing streak and keeping them on the fringe of the NFC playoff picture.
- Washington scored twice in the final five minutes to defeat Jacksonville
- The Jaguars have lost nine of their last 10 games
- Josh Johnson won his first game in his first NFL start in more than seven years
Johnson and Adrian Peterson drove the Redskins (7-7) into field-goal range in the closing minutes, and Dustin Hopkins made a 36-yard field goal on the final play to win it.
Washington had lost every game since quarterback Alex Smith sustained a season-ending leg injury.
The Jaguars (4-11) have dropped nine of 10, raising more questions about the future of coach Doug Marrone, decision-maker Tom Coughlin and general manager Dave Caldwell.
Jacksonville managed 192 yards, another anemic performance under Marrone.
Washington was better, especially late.
Johnson, the team’s fourth starting quarterback in as many weeks, threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Sprinkle with 5:47 remaining that tied it. He completed 16 of 25 passes for 151 yards and the score. He also ran for 49 yards.
Peterson edged him on the final drive, finishing with 51 on the ground.
Cody Kessler was 9 of 17 passing for 57 yards with an interception. He was sacked six times behind a makeshift offensive line and was Jacksonville’s leading rusher. He had 68 on the ground, 22 more than Leonard Fournette, who was on the sideline late.
Kessler’s interception — a high pass that Dede Westbrook tipped — led to the winning score. Westbrook returned a punt 74 yards for a touchdown, providing one of the few highlights for Jacksonville.