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

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Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis (85) celebrates with fans after this touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Redskins respond with crucial win over Panthers

Washington forced a turnover on downs with seconds left to secure a 23-17 win -- moving the Redskins to 3-2 this season. Down six points, the Panthers had driven all the way to the 16-yard line before the Washington defense clamped down.

October 14, 2018
FILE - In this Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) looks across the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Landover, Md. What a week for Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman. A benching during a blowout. Criticism from a former teammate. Barbs from an opposing receiver. And what better way to cap it all off than a matchup Sunday against Cam Newton and the rest of the visiting Carolina Panthers, the club that abruptly parted with Norman two years ago. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)

Josh Norman ‘shutdown corner’ narrative at risk

Redskins defensive backs coach Torrian Gray understands the narrative game. For example: If Josh Norman grabs an interception or two on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, all those stories about the cornerback's "down year" disappear.

October 11, 2018
Carolina Panthers' number one draft choice D.J. Moore smiles as he answers a question during an NFL Football news conference in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, April 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Panthers still trying to incorporate D.J. Moore

D.J. Moore will step onto the grass at FedEx Field on Sunday when the Carolina Panthers take on the Washington Redskins, miles away from where the 21-year-old established himself as one of the top Big Ten receivers at the University of Maryland.

October 11, 2018
FILE - In a Monday, Dec. 19, 2016 file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Cam Newton is expected to start against the Bucs on Jan. 1 despite a sore right shoulder. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)

Cam Newton always bedevils Redskins

Teams change from year-to-year, but Carolina still runs the same scheme with quarterback Cam Newton -- and it's a scheme the Redskins haven't been able to solve recently.

October 10, 2018
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) rushes for a touchdown past Washington Redskins free safety DeAngelo Hall (23) and cornerback Josh Norman (24) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Josh Norman pushes back against DeAngelo Hall’s ‘celebrity’ claim

Norman pushed back against Hall's claim Wednesday -- saying that football has always been a priority. The 30-year-old is coming off his worse game in a Redskins uniform, an outing in which he was briefly benched to start the second half against the New Orleans Saints.

October 10, 2018
Carolina Panthers' Eric Reid (25) kneels as Cam Newton (1) stands during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek) **FILE**

Ron Rivera: Eric Reid exercising First Amendment right when kneeling

Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Wednesday he does not have a problem with Eric Reid protesting before games -- as the safety did last week against the New York Giants. Reid will likely kneel again Sunday when the Panthers take on the Redskins at FedEx Field.

October 10, 2018
Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) caries against New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Adrian Peterson dislocated shoulder vs. Saints

The Redskins offense wasn't able to do much against the Saints in Monday's 43-19 loss. And unfortunately for them, the unit didn't come out completely healthy either.

October 9, 2018
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) carries against Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jay Gruden on benching Josh Norman: ‘My call there’

When the Redskins returned for the second half in Monday's 43-19 blowout loss to the New Orleans Saints, cornerback Josh Norman wasn't on the field for the team's first defensive series -- with coach Jay Gruden opting to play rookie Greg Stroman instead.

October 9, 2018
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (10) score a touchdown on a reception in front of Washington Redskins defensive back Greg Stroman (37) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Redskins fall to Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints

After Drew Brees became the NFL's all-time leader in passing yards Monday, the game stopped momentarily. The Saints quarterback had just completed a 62-yard touchdown pass to receiver Tre'Quon Smith -- and the crowd at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome erupted.

October 8, 2018
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Saints lead Redskins 26-13 at halftime

At halftime, the Redskins trail the New Orleans Saints 26-13, but they were bailed out partially by a late turnover that helped set up a four-yard rushing touchdown from quarterback Alex Smith.

October 8, 2018
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Drew Brees breaks all-time passing yards mark

Entering Monday's game against the Washington Redskins, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees needed 201 yards to become the NFL's all-time leader in passing yards.

October 8, 2018