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Alford’s INT return lifts Falcons past Redskins 25-19 in OT

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman catches a pass past Washington Redskins linebacker Keenan Robinson and runs it in for a touchdown for a 19-16 lead during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman catches a pass past Washington Redskins linebacker Keenan Robinson and runs it in for a touchdown for a 19-16 lead during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

By Associated Press 4 min read

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.

The Redskins had the first possession of OT and Cousins moved the team to midfield. On second and 8 from the 50, Ryan Grant slipped while trying to adjust to Cousins’ pass. Alford was in perfect position for the interception before racing down the sideline for the touchdown.

“I trusted my instincts and the film study,” Alford said. “… I just jumped it, and it was there for me to make a play on. I looked back to see who was around me, and once there was nobody around me, it was off to the end zone.”