STEPHEN WHYNO
Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) runs on the field before the start of an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Landover. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Sack the stats: Chase Young starring for Washington defense

By Stephen Whyno an hour ago
Chase Young fired up his teammates before Washington’s latest game by telling

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) passing during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Landover. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Alex Smith shows why he's Washington's starting quarterback

By Stephen Whyno 22 hrs ago
Alex Smith is showing why Ron Rivera wanted an experienced quarterback to start

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throwing the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Landover. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
'See ya next year:' Burrow injury derails Bengals season

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 22, 2020 04:51 PM EST
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Joe Burrow couldn't put any weight on his left leg as he

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) runs past Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Landover. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Smith rallies Washington after Bengals' Burrow carted off

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 22, 2020 04:13 PM EST
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Chase Young told college teammate Joe Burrow he loved him

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks to throw a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Bengals' Burrow vs. Washington's Young: Top two picks meet

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 19, 2020 05:26 PM EST
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Before the Cincinnati Bengals selected Joe Burrow to be

This image provided by the Wasserman Media Group shows Brett Peterson, who was hired as an assistant general manager by the Florida Panthers NHL hockey club on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. (Wasserman Media Group via AP)
Panthers hire Peterson, NHL's first Black assistant GM

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 17, 2020 05:22 PM EST
The Florida Panthers on Tuesday hired Brett Peterson as an assistant general

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (5) reacts after making a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Washington has virus case, 3 other teams add to COVID list

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 17, 2020 02:18 PM EST
The New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons and Las Vegas Raiders put players on the

Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) deflects a pass intended for Washington Football Team wide receiver Jeff Badet (84) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Falling behind in games continues to haunt Washington

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 16, 2020 12:39 PM EST
Alex Smith looked up at the scoreboard late in the first half, saw the big “3”

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith, left, walks past teammate quarterback Kyle Allen, center, during warmups before the start of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Washington's Smith set for 1st NFL start since November 2018

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 11, 2020 05:39 PM EST
The last time Alex Smith practiced as a starting quarterback, Washington wasn't

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera, center, crossing his arms as he waits for game action to resume during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Al Drago)
Washington turns to third starting QB still in race at 2-6

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 09, 2020 04:55 PM EST
Washington will start its third quarterback in nine games this season, and that

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (8) rubs his face as he is carted off the field after injuring his leg in a play against New York Giants in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Allen hurt, Smith interceptions sink Washington vs. Giants

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 08, 2020 05:48 PM EST
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Alex Smith paused his preparations to enter the game to

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) runs to avoid being tackled by New York Giants cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Jones, Giants hold on to beat Washington for 2nd victory

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 08, 2020 04:12 PM EST
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Well after completing his longest pass of the season and

New York Giants' Golden Tate, right, catches a touchdown in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Take 2: Washington gets quick second chance against Giants

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 05, 2020 04:30 PM EST
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Ron Rivera didn't second-guess going for 2 in the final

In this photo provided by Inova Health System, Washington Football Team NFL football head coach Ron Rivera leaves the Inova Schar Cancer Institute in Fairfax, Va., following his final treatment for a form of skin cancer, on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Rivera gets to rest up with the bye week before hosting the New York Giants on Nov. 8. (Inova Health System via AP)
Rivera Strong: Washington in hunt, rallying around its coach

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 29, 2020 03:09 PM EDT
Ron Rivera rang the bell signifying his final treatment for squamous cell

Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson (37) and cornerback Trevon Diggs (27) fail to stop Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) from scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Gibson, running game look like key to Washington offense

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 26, 2020 03:35 PM EDT
After carrying the ball just 33 times in his college career, Antonio Gibson ran

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (8) passing the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Dalton hurt, Washington defense clamps down to beat Cowboys

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 25, 2020 04:01 PM EDT
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Cole Holcomb kept his eyes on Ezekiel Elliott in coverage

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. Haskins has been fined by the team for breaking COVID-19 protocols, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press. ESPN reported Haskins was fined $4,833 for making a reservation for a family friend at the team hotel last weekend when Washington visited the New York Giants. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
AP Source: Washington QB Haskins fined for breaking protocol

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 23, 2020 04:55 PM EDT
Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins was fined by the team for breaking COVID

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 file photo, Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera and quarterback Kyle Allen talk to field judge Dale Shaw (104) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Landover, Md. The first game between 1-5 Washington and the 2-4 Dallas Cowboys since the name change is also the longtime NFC East rivals’ first meeting with this bad a combined winning percentage since 2001. That was a 9-7 game kicker Tim Seder won with a 26-yard field goal as time expired after a collision with a horse on the field during warmups. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Washington's Ron Rivera on verge of final cancer treatment

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 23, 2020 02:42 PM EDT
Washington coach Ron Rivera will have his last treatment for a form of skin

FILE - In this Friday, July 27, 2001 file photo, Dallas Cowboys kicker Tim Seder kills time by spinning the football on his fingers before the start of special teams practice at training camp in Wichita Falls, Texas. The first game between 1-5 Washington and the 2-4 Dallas Cowboys since the name change is also the longtime NFC East rivals’ first meeting with this bad a combined winning percentage since 2001. That was a 9-7 game kicker Tim Seder won with a 26-yard field goal as time expired after a collision with a horse on the field during warmups. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam, File)
Dallas Cowboys visit Washington with NFC East in shambles

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 22, 2020 12:53 PM EDT
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — The previous time the Dallas Cowboys and Washington faced

Washington Football Team's Kyle Allen is taken to the locker room after being injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Haskins misses Washington practice, Allen to start at Giants

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 14, 2020 01:22 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Former starting quarterback Dwayne Haskins remains away