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Matthew Paras

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

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Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (left) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (right) during an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) **FILE**

Alex Smith: ‘I have to do my job better’

After the Redskins lost starters Paul Richardson, Shawn Lauvao and Brandon Scherff earlier this week to season-ending injuries, quarterback Alex Smith said Wednesday he didn't feel pressure to make up for their absence. Rather, the news put an "emphasis" on the importance of doing his job well, he said.

November 7, 2018
FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, file photo, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles away from Washington Redskins defensive end Stacy McGee (92) in the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle. The Seahawks are favored again when they face the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File) **FILE**

Redskins activate Stacy McGee off PUP list

The Washington Redskins activated defensive lineman Stacy McGee off the Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday and waived safety Kenny Ladler.

November 6, 2018
Washington Redskins offensive guard Brandon Scherff reaches for his injured left shoulder during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Brandon Scherff ‘believed’ to have torn pec: Report

The Washington Redskins could be without their Pro Bowl right guard for a while. According to the NFL Network, Brandon Scherff is 'believed' to have suffered a torn pectoral Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.

November 5, 2018
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws the ball during the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) **FILE**

Matt Ryan, Falcons carve up Redskins in blowout

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan carved up the Redskins for 350 yards en route to a 38-14 win and snapped Washington's three-game winning streak. The Redskins didn't have an answer for any of Atlanta's talented playmakers and trailed for the entire game

November 4, 2018
FILE- In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, left, and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin shake hands at the end of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. For the first time since 2014, these AFC North rivals will wrap up the season series before December. That doesn’t mean Sunday’s game against the Steelers is any less important to the skidding Ravens. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

John Harbaugh on hot seat: report

According to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, "pressure is mounting" on the Ravens coach to turn the team's season around.

November 4, 2018
Washington Redskins Josh Norman leaves the field before the start of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) **FILE**

Josh Norman impressed with Falcons offense

Having spent four seasons with the Carolina Panthers, Redskins cornerback Josh Norman was used to playing the Atlanta Falcons. The 30-year-old faced them twice per year in the NFC South. But as Norman studies the Falcons again ahead of Sunday's matchup, he sees an offense he barely recognizes.

November 1, 2018