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Luck, Griffin impress; Redskins top Colts 30-17

The Columbian
Published: August 24, 2012, 5:00pm

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III were both impressive Saturday as the Washington Redskins beat the Indianapolis Colts 30-17 in a matchup of the top two picks in the NFL draft.

No. 1 selection Luck completed 14 of 23 passes for 151 yards and a 31-yard touchdown to fellow rookie T.Y. Hilton.

No. 2 pick Griffin went 11 for 17 for 74 yards and a 4-yard scoring throw to Santana Moss.

Both played one series into the third quarter in the teams’ dress rehearsal for the regular season, with the Redskins ahead 14-7 when the subs took over.

Rex Grossman threw two second-half touchdown passes for the Redskins.

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