Redskins Defeat Titans, Kirk Cousins Benched For Colt McCoy

When Kirk Cousins relieved Robert Griffin III several weeks ago when the latter suffered a dislocated ankle, he threw a touchdown on his first pass and it was believed that he could realistically lead the Redskins to success. Perhaps even better than his predecessor.

Then the Redskins didn't win with Cousins under center and we all found out that he's pretty terrible. That's why he was mercifully benched at halftime for third-stringer Colt McCoy against the Titans on Sunday. On McCoy's first pass of the season, he also threw a touchdown, a 70-yarder to Pierre Garcon. The Cult of Colt -- albeit a different Colt -- was reborn.

One second-quarter sequence more or less encapsulated Cousins' incomprehensible woes. Bashaud Breeland intercepted Charlie Whitehurst at Washington's 42-yard line. On literally the next play, Cousins' pass intended for Andre Roberts was picked off by Wesley Woodyard. For a change of pace, Cousins threw an interception -- his ninth of the season -- in the first half after the other eight came in the second. He also fumbled. His 11 turnovers lead the NFL.

No matter. McCoy's touchdown gave the Redskins a 13-10 lead. Tennessee took a 17-16 in the fourth quarter on a 38-yard catch by Derek Hagan, who spent last season as a sports talk radio analyst. McCoy then marched Washington up the field, setting up a game-winning field goal from Kai Forbath to end a four-game losing streak in a 19-17 victory.

(Can't you see that I'm trying to craft a legend here? I haven't even gotten to the part where hysterical Redskins fans attempt to trade McCoy in their minds for a multiple second-round draft picks yet! Also, it's sort of ironic that Cousins' first win as a starter came in a game that he wasn't allowed to finish.)

Anyway, there is sure to be some sort of reinvigorated quarterback controversy this week leading up to next Monday's matchup against the Cowboys. You're shocked, I know. Just enjoy the win while you can.