Best rookie QB: For the second time in three weeks, the Redskins faced a rookie quarterback who was making his second career start on the road. For the second time in three weeks, the Redskins made that quarterback look like a seasoned veteran, if not a future Hall of Famer, for much of the game. Forced into action after injuries to Griffin and Josh McCown, Kessler was 28 of 40 for 223 yards, including 10-for-10 passing on third down. It’s hard to imagine Griffin or McCown playing as well.

Worst pass rush: The Redskins’ defensive front didn’t exactly make things difficult for the third-round pick, managing only one sack of Kessler. It didn’t help that linebacker Ryan Kerrigan left the game with an elbow injury in the second quarter and did not return.

Best blocking: With Arie Kouandjio making his first career start at left guard and Spencer Long replacing the injured Kory Lichtensteiger at center, there were reasons to be concerned about Washington’s offensive line. While Cousins was sacked three times, Bill Callahan’s unit played well. Jones went over the century mark for the first time this season with 117 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries.

Best converted QB: Pryor, who lined up all over the field for the Browns last week, served primarily as a wide receiver Sunday. The former Ohio State quarterback’s first career touchdown came on a nine-yard pass from Kessler and tied the game in the second quarter.

Worst celebration: Pryor did his best LeBron James impression after his touchdown, which drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.