Ron Rivera
Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) scores on a two-point conversion against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington rides winning recipe into NFC playoff contention

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 30, 2021 05:32 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Rasheem Green (94) runs with the ball to score a safety after blocking extra point attempt by Washington Football Team during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. Giving chase is Washington Football Team tight end Sammis Reyes (80). (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Seahawks' Green makes history with blocked extra-point score

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 30, 2021 01:12 AM EST

Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (41) celebrating his touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks with teammate guard Ereck Flowers (79) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington beats Wilson, Seahawks 17-15 for 3rd win in a row

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 29, 2021 11:34 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warming up on the field prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Seattle Seahawks at Washington Football Team 11/29/2021

Nov. 29, 2021 06:23 PM EST

FILE - Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) runs a route against New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) in the first half of an NFL football game Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. Samuel is expected to return for Washington on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, against the Seattle Seahawks after missing the vast majority of this season with a lingering groin injury. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Washington could get Samuel back against banged-up Seahawks

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 28, 2021 02:16 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Next goal for Washington's Heinicke? 'Beat Russell Wilson'

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 26, 2021 12:05 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson runs off the field after his team lost to the Arizona Cardinals in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Wilson, struggling Seahawks visit Washington on Monday night

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2021 03:39 PM EST

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin scores against Carolina Panthers free safety Jeremy Chinn during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
McLaurin keeps making improvements and impact for Washington

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 22, 2021 03:59 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Newton stays positive after loss on 'resurrection day'

By Steve Reed Nov. 21, 2021 07:31 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey celebrates after scoring against the Washington Football Team during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Heinicke, Washington spoil Newton's homecoming 27-21

By Steve Reed Nov. 21, 2021 04:38 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady yells at his team during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
NFL Notes: Jets QB Flacco still a 'cool' presence in huddle

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2021 03:13 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' La'el Collins (71) and Ezekiel Elliott (21) celebrate with head coach Mike McCarthy, right, after Elliott scored a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Coaches Reid, McCarthy have teams priming for stretch run

By Barry Wilner Nov. 19, 2021 12:02 AM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke celebrates a touchdown by running back Antonio Gibson during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Coach Ron Rivera prepares to face his former QB Cam Newton

By Steve Reed Nov. 18, 2021 01:28 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) celebrates after a Antonio Gibson touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
McCaffrey could present issues for Washington's pass defense

The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 11:58 AM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) celebrates after a Antonio Gibson touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Franchise QB (Taylor's Version): Heinicke does it his way

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 17, 2021 03:42 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Falcons fans might be shielding their eyes, ears vs Patriots

By Barry Wilner Nov. 17, 2021 12:53 PM EST

Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) is attended to after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington confirms Chase Young's injury is season-ending

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 15, 2021 01:20 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, right, celebrates with Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (88) after a touchdown against against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Panthers hope Newton can provide same jolt as a starter

By Steve Reed Nov. 15, 2021 11:41 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) runs back a fumble recovery for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
NFL Today, Week 10

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2021 10:27 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) is helped up after being hurt on a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Young, Watt leave with injuries, Mayfield limps off field

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2021 08:01 PM EST