Ross shines as Washington beats Jets, 22-18

LANDOVER, Md. — Top running back Matt Jones left with a sprained shoulder and receiver Rashad Ross made his best case for a roster spot and Washington came back to beat the New York Jets 22-18 Friday night in the second preseason game for each team.

While the Redskins rested several key starters, including quarterback Kirk Cousins, receiver DeSean Jackson and cornerback Josh Norman, Jones suffered an AC sprain in his left shoulder when he was pushed out of bounds and landed awkwardly in the first quarter.

Jones looked good at the time he left, running for 31 yards on seven carries after rushing for only a yard last week in the opener at Atlanta.

Jones’ injury could spell trouble for the Redskins (1-1), who have very little experience behind him at running back after letting Alfred Morris leave for Dallas in free agency. Thirddown back Chris Thompson, rookies Robert Kelley and Keith Marshall and second-year player Mack Brown split the bulk of the carries after Jones left.

With Jackson and Pierre Garcon getting the night off, Ross made the most of his opportunity, catching two touchdown passes from backup quarterback Colt McCoy, who was 13 of 16 for 159 yards. Ross had three catches for 58 yards.

The Jets (1-1) got an impressive receiving performance from undrafted rookie Robby Anderson, who made six catches for 131 yards. The Temple product hauled in a 50-yard pass from third-stringer Bryce Petty and made a 42-yard touchdown catch.

Cornerback Darrelle Revis, who didn’t play last week against Jacksonville, made an impact in his preseason debut, picking off McCoy in the end zone during Washington’s opening drive. Starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was 4 of 9 for 35 yards, and Bilal Powell ran for 23 yards on three carries.

Rookie Nate Sudfeld led Washington on the game-winning drive, completing it with an 18-yard touchdown pass to Kendal Thompson with 29 seconds left.

CHARGERS 19, CARDINALS 3

In San Diego, the Chargers forged ahead early and cruised past Arizona 19-3 on Friday night.

With Carson Palmer limited to three series and Philip Rivers not playing, the first half was mostly a competition between veteran backup quarterbacks Kellen Clemens and Drew Stanton.

On their way to a 16-0 halftime lead, the Chargers (1-1) took advantage of two turnovers for 10 firstquarter points.

Brandon Flowers intercepted Palmer’s pass and returned it 25 yards for a touchdown.

Stanton was then picked off in his first series by Jahleel Addae. He brought it back 61 yards to the Arizona 9. The Chargers settled for a 20-yard field goal and a 10-0 lead.

Kicker Josh Lambo was the game’s key offensive player. He made four field goals to pace the Chargers.

One week after allowing a league-high 288 rushing yards, the Chargers limited the Cardinals to 63.

Chandler Catanzaro made a 52-yard field goal for Arizona (0-2).