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New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) is tackled by Washington Football Team safety Kamren Curl (31) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Analysis: Washington needs struggling defense to improve

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 17, 2021 04:27 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) scrambles away from New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Hopkins converts 2nd chance, Washington beats Giants 30-29

By Noah Trister Sep. 16, 2021 11:56 PM EDT

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Coming off rough opening weekend, Pro Picks needs to rebound

By Barry Wilner Sep. 15, 2021 01:31 PM EDT

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) is tackled by Denver Broncos cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Giants look to win sixth game in a row against Washington

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2021 01:27 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones scrambles with the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. Daniel Jones is looking to stay undefeated in his career against Washington when he leads the New York Giants into the NFC East matchup on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. The sixth pick in 2019 is 4-0 against Washington and 4-19 against the rest of the NFL. (AP Photo/Al Drago, file)
Giants' Jones looks to extend unbeaten streak vs. Washington

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 15, 2021 12:39 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Fitzpatrick out, Heinicke to start for Washington vs. Giants

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 13, 2021 01:08 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) runs against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
NFL Today, Week 1

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2021 09:53 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throwing the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Herbert throws for 337 yards, Chargers beat Washington 20-16

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 12, 2021 04:14 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (42) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. Fitzpatrick was injured on this play and replaced by Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Fitzpatrick injures hip, Washington turns to Heinicke at QB

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 12, 2021 03:08 PM EDT

Washington WR Curtis Samuel to IR, out at least 3 games

Sep. 10, 2021 12:46 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington is putting Curtis Samuel on short-term injured reserve because of a lingering groin injury, meaning the wide receiver will miss...

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, right, is sacked by Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Herbert vs. Young highlights Chargers at Washington opener

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 09, 2021 03:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2020, file photo, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) runs to the end zone against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Washington has been practicing without receiver Curtis Samuel for the balance of training camp and without cornerback William Jackson for the past week. Samuel and Jackson were the team's highest-priced free agent additions.(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Washington's Curtis Samuel misses practice with groin injury

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 08, 2021 02:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2020, file photo, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) runs to the end zone against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Washington has been practicing without receiver Curtis Samuel for the balance of training camp and without cornerback William Jackson for the past week. Samuel and Jackson were the team's highest-priced free agent additions.(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Samuel practices for Washington, status vs. Chargers unclear

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 06, 2021 02:05 PM EDT

El quarterback de los Cowboys de Dallas Dak Prescott (centro) lanza un pase durante un entrenamiento de pretemporada, el miércoles 25 de agosto de 2021, en Arlington. (AP Foto/Tony Gutiérrez)
Healthy Dak Prescott gives Cowboys best chance in NFC East

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 03, 2021 01:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2021, file photo, Washington Football Team running back Jaret Patterson warms up prior to a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Landover, Md. Patterson made the Washington Football Team thanks to an impressive training camp and preseason. Now the 5-foot-8 dynamo is getting praise from Barry Sanders and those who know him best expect Patterson to take the league by storm. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Undersized and overlooked, Patterson makes Washington roster

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 03, 2021 02:06 AM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) throws during practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
'FitzMagic' part 9: Fitzpatrick takes reins as Washington QB

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 02, 2021 03:30 PM EDT

Chase Young-led defense is again Washington's best hope

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 04:30 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (7-10) New faces: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, CB William Jackson, WR Curtis Samuel, WR Adam Humphries, TE Sammis Reyes, LB Jamin Davis,...

Washington Football Team quarterbacks Taylor Heinicke (4) and Ryan Fitzpatrick, right, warm up at the team's NFL football training camp practice in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Also pictured is head coach Ron Rivera, left. Coming off winning the NFC East at 7-9 in Ron Rivera's first season as coach, Washington still doesn't have a new name but does have increased expectations. After bringing in 38-year-old “FitzMagic” quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to start, Washington is straddling the line between win now and build for the future, and a difficult schedule will test that balance. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Washington still has no name but bears higher expectations

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 01, 2021 03:56 PM EDT

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera looks over the field during practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Ron Rivera continues overnight overhaul of Washington roster

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 31, 2021 03:07 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens tight end Eric Tomlinson (85) making a touchdown catch against Washington Football Team cornerback Jimmy Moreland (20) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Ravens lose Dobbins, win NFL-best 20th in a row in preseason

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 28, 2021 09:06 PM EDT