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Norman interception sets up Redskins touchdown, 31-20 lead

Pittsburgh Steelers v Washington Redskins

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 12: Defensive back Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins acknowledges the crowd in the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FedExField on September 12, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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Cornerback Josh Norman sprawled out to make an interception of a Cody Kessler pass, setting up a Matt Jones touchdown that’s given the Redskins a 31-20 lead over the Browns in the final five minutes.

The Browns led 20-17 but turned it over for the third straight possession after Norman’s interception.

The Redskins led 14-0 in the first quarter. They regained the lead at 24-20 on a 91-yard scoring drive capped by a 5-yard pass from Kirk Cousins to Chris Thompson, Cousins’ third touchdown pass of the game.