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Matthew Paras

mparas@washingtontimes.com

Matthew Paras was a digital sports writer for the Washington Times.

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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Redskins trail Giants in shootout

The Redskins trail 28-14 at halftime against the New York Giants, but both quarterbacks have shined as the two teams punted only three times in an entertaining half of football. Haskins has thrown for 133 yards and two touchdowns for Washington, while completing 80% (12 of 15) of his passes.

December 22, 2019
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, left, greets Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Redskins 24-3. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) ** FILE **

Dwayne Haskins catching up to Daniel Jones, rookie class

By his own admission, Dwayne Haskins wants to "throw up" every time he watches the film from his debut with the Washington Redskins. How does Haskins stack up now against Daniel Jones of the New York Giants and the rest of the rookie quarterback class?

December 19, 2019
Washington Redskins' Adrian Peterson runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)  **FILE**

Adrian Peterson on breaking 1,000 yards: ‘I’ll get there’

Adrian Peterson once said rushing for 1,000 yards in a season was "easy." While that might seem like an exaggeration, just remember who it was coming from. Throughout his career, the four-time Pro Bower has reached the mark eight times -- and even topped the illustrious 2000-yard marker in 2012.

December 12, 2019