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Matthew Paras

mparas@washingtontimes.com

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

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Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) carries the ball past Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Jamison Crowder out, Quinton Dunbar questionable vs. Giants

The Redskins will be without wide receiver Jamison Crowder for a third straight game, while cornerback Quinton Dunbar (shin), wideout Paul Richardson (knee, shoulder) and running back Chris Thompson (rib, knee) are questionable Sunday against the New York Giants.

October 26, 2018
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (center) is tackled by Washington Redskins free safety D.J. Swearinger (bottom) and defensive end Jonathan Allen (top) during an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) **FILE**

Redskins’ investments paying off on defense

Welcome to Washington traffic, Ezekiel Elliott. The Cowboys running back, who has made a career out of breaking through or dashing around congestion at the line of scrimmage, found himself in park all day Sunday.

October 23, 2018
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (center) rushes the ball against Washington Redskins free safety D.J. Swearinger (left) and defensive end Jonathan Allen (right) during an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) **FILE**

Redskins not satisfied after taking control of NFC East

Their second-straight win put the Redskins a game-and-half ahead in the NFC East -- and Washington did so with another impressive defensive performance and a solid rushing attack. But, asked if the Redskins had gained confidence from recent performances, Jonathan Allen answered, "yes and no."

October 22, 2018
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper speaks during a press conference at the Hilton London Wembley hotel in London, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. The Oakland Raiders arrived in Britain Friday for an NFL regular season game against the Seattle Seahawks in London on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) **FILE**

Cowboys trade for Amari Cooper

Fresh off Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Redskins, the Cowboys dealt a first-round pick Monday to the Oakland Raiders for wideout Amari Cooper, according to multiple reports.

October 22, 2018
Carolina Panthers strong safety Eric Reid stands on the sideline prior to an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ** FILE **

Eric Reid calls Malcolm Jenkins ‘sellout’

Eric Reid didn't reveal much about what caused him to get into a pregame confrontation with Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins. But the Carolina Panthers safety made his thoughts regarding Jenkins' loud and clear.

October 21, 2018