Redskins snap counts vs. Bills: Kirk Cousins shines in another December game

Redskins outside linebacker Preston Smith, left, celebrates after sacking Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor during the fourth quarter. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post)The Redskins defeated the Buffalo Bills, 35-25, on Sunday at FedEx Field. Here’s how the 57 offensive and 67 defensive snaps were divided up:

Quarterback

Kirk Cousins – 57 snaps (played 100 percent on offense)

Colt McCoy – DNP

Cousins has played very well in December, and that’s exactly what the Redskins wanted to see from their starting quarterback. In three games, he has 838 yards, six passing touchdowns, two rushing touchdowns and just one interception. He’s thrown for 300 yards in consecutive games for the first time in his…