Inside Week 17: Can Washington replicate 2015 magic with win-and-in over Eagles?
3 years, 11 months ago

Inside Week 17: Can Washington replicate 2015 magic with win-and-in over Eagles?

New York Times  

You all don’t want to see me writing nice words drumming up hope for this upcoming game. His two interceptions and lost fumble against the Panthers eventually turned into one of the three touchdowns Carolina scored in Washington’s 20-13 loss to the visitors – and Ron Rivera’s former team. What they said Rivera on how he’d look at the team winning or losing this Sunday night versus the Eagles: “Why would I look at it as a blown opportunity? But I like what I saw from Heinicke late in last week’s game against the Panthers, and I actually trust him to efficiently run the team’s offense on Sunday, if he’s taking the snaps. There’s just always been that one big play per game the defense has allowed, and that’s where my hesitation stems from, even against a rookie like Hurts.

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Undefeated Philadelphia looks to go 4-0 in NFC East showdown with Washington
1 year, 2 months ago

Undefeated Philadelphia looks to go 4-0 in NFC East showdown with Washington

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON at PHILADELPHIA Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Eagles by 8½ AGAINST THE SPREAD: Washington 1-2; Philadelphia 2-0-1 SERIES RECORD: Washington leads the series 89-82-5. LAST MEETING: Washington handed the Eagles their first loss after eight wins to start the season, 32-21 in Philadelphia last Nov. 14. EAGLES PLAYER TO WATCH: Rookie DT Jalen Carter continued …

Cowboys play Washington again with eye toward playoffs
3 years ago

Cowboys play Washington again with eye toward playoffs

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The last time the Dallas Cowboys played in prime time on a Sunday, they had to figure out how to win without Dak Prescott. “I’m not gonna approach anything just saying, ‘Well, I hope we can finish this year with a winning record,’” coach Ron Rivera said. While Ezekiel Elliott, hobbled by a knee injury, and the …

Washington could get QB Heinicke or Allen back vs. Cowboys
3 years ago

Washington could get QB Heinicke or Allen back vs. Cowboys

Associated Press  

Ron Rivera said Wednesday that a quarterback is among the Washington players trending toward being cleared from COVID-19 protocol in time to play this weekend at the Dallas Cowboys. A big part of it too, though, is being healthy at the right time, getting players back at the right opportunity, not having a big distraction being able to stay focused …

Loss to the Eagles may end Washington’s playoff drive, but accountability may be worth the pain: Aldridge
3 years ago

Loss to the Eagles may end Washington’s playoff drive, but accountability may be worth the pain: Aldridge

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — “Would’ve been a nice coffee shop,” Robert DeNiro’s Jack Walsh said toward the end of the great film “Midnight Run,” his dreams destroyed. And that also would mean fixing a defense that got mauled Tuesday by Philly’s offensive line and two-tight end personnel, blasting Washington for 238 yards rushing, with Miles Sanders and Jordan Howard taking turns gashing …

Cowboys deliver on coach’s guarantee, beat rival Washington
3 years ago

Cowboys deliver on coach’s guarantee, beat rival Washington

Associated Press  

— Beating Washington looked far from a guarantee for the Dallas Cowboys after their big lead shrunk, but coach Mike McCarthy is plenty confident winning a close game is good for his team. Micah Parsons sacked Taylor Heinicke twice and forced a fumble that was returned for a touchdown, helping the Cowboys make good on McCarthy’s “We’re going to win …

Washington’s win streak crumbles vs. rival Cowboys, but playoff hopes not in danger … yet
3 years ago

Washington’s win streak crumbles vs. rival Cowboys, but playoff hopes not in danger … yet

New York Times  

— Everyone wondered how long the good times would roll. “In the first half, you’re not getting much going, and then when we do get some time, I’m trying to make the big plays I don’t need to make,” Heinicke said. I have to be better.” Running back Antonio Gibson’s fumbling woes returned as Washington’s ground attack, the centerpiece of …

Washington rolling into 5-game finish vs. NFC East opponents
3 years ago

Washington rolling into 5-game finish vs. NFC East opponents

Associated Press  

When the NFL schedule came out in May, Ron Rivera loved that Washington finished the season with five games against NFC East competition. We go out and play the way we’re capable of, we give ourselves a chance, and that’s where we wanted to be.” Washington could be without top tight end Logan Thomas when the team hosts the Dallas …

Washington rides winning recipe into NFC playoff contention
3 years ago

Washington rides winning recipe into NFC playoff contention

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After four consecutive losses going into the bye week, Ron Rivera recalculated how Washington could win games. “It’s interesting because if you go back and you look at the statistics of who wins the Super Bowl and how do they win it, it all points to the yards rushing,” Rivera said. If you can throw the ball well and yet …

One long Bills’ drive exposes Washington’s weaknesses
3 years, 2 months ago

One long Bills’ drive exposes Washington’s weaknesses

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Washington coach Ron Rivera’s heart began to sink watching Josh Allen and the Bills convert one first down after another on Buffalo’s first drive of the second half. A game that seemed within reach began slowly slipping away as Allen dissected the Football Team’s supposedly stout defense during a 93-yard, 17-play drive, which ate up 8:17 …

Analysis: Washington needs struggling defense to improve
3 years, 3 months ago

Analysis: Washington needs struggling defense to improve

Associated Press  

Defense was supposed to be the biggest reason to believe Washington could repeat as NFC East champions, and it still might turn out to be. “It’s something that’s very frustrating for us as coaches,” Rivera said of mistakes made that were part of the game plan. “The players, they’re trusting their teammates to do their job and we’ve got be …

Washington still has no name but bears higher expectations
3 years, 3 months ago

Washington still has no name but bears higher expectations

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Before Washington gets a new name, Ron Rivera’s team has one more chance to add another division title. After winning the NFC East at 7-9 in Rivera’s first year, Washington faces higher expectations in what should be the final season before a new moniker is unveiled. We’re not going to understand what it takes to get back …

Washington beaten by Panthers, fails to clinch NFC East
3 years, 11 months ago

Washington beaten by Panthers, fails to clinch NFC East

Associated Press  

— Less than a week after being stripped of his captaincy and fined for violating protocol during a pandemic, Dwayne Haskins was stripped of the ball, threw two interceptions and lost his starting job, maybe for good. Haskins’ failed second chance coupled with a special teams blunder and defensive miscues added up to Washington blowing its first chance to clinch …

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