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Matthew Paras

mparas@washingtontimes.com

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

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Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden answers questions during a post game press conference after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec 24, 2017. The Redskins defeated the Broncos 27-11. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jay Gruden: ‘Everybody wrote us off’

From Kirk Cousins to Jay Gruden: the Redskins will still take value in finishing with an 8-8 record if they beat the New York Giants next week.

December 24, 2017

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) steps back to pass during the first half an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Redskins offense overcomes slow start to finish strong vs. Broncos

Kirk Cousins finished with three touchdowns, but that didn't tell the whole story during the Redskins' 27-11 win Sunday over the Denver Broncos.

December 24, 2017

Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine (32) carries the ball during the second half an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ryan Kerrigan, Redskins bulldoze Broncos, 27-11

Ryan Kerrigan and the Redskins defense bullied a hapless Broncos offense in a 27-11 win Sunday at FedEx Field. Kerrigan had two of the Redskins' four sacks and held Osweiler to 194 yards passing -- with a measly 5.1 yards per attempt.

December 24, 2017

Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Fransisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Trent Williams, others take pride in swapping jerseys

Practically after every game, Redskins tackle Trent Williams finds another player to exchange jerseys with.

December 24, 2017

Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine (32) carries the ball as Dallas Cowboys safety Kavon Frazier (35) and Anthony Hitchens, right rear, defend in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Samaje Perine active for Redskins vs. Broncos

Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine will be active Sunday against the Denver Broncos after being previously listed questionable with a groin injury.

December 24, 2017

Washington Redskins running back Kapri Bibbs (39) heads down the field for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against Arizona Cardinals in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Kapri Bibbs wants to show Broncos ‘made a huge mistake’

Washington Redskins running back Kapri Bibbs could start Sunday against his former team, as rookie Samaje Perine nursing a groin injury.

December 22, 2017

Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Fransisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Trent Williams to be put on injured reserve

Redskins left tackle Trent Williams won't play the final two games.

December 22, 2017

Baltimore Ravens players kneel down during the playing of the U.S. national anthem before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday Sept. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Ravens president: Protest sparked no-shows

Baltimore Ravens president Dick Cass said in a letter to season-ticket holders, suit holders and sponsors that the team's protest in London was a factor in the higher number of no-shows this season.

December 22, 2017

Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine (32) carries the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against Arizona Cardinals in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Samaje Perine sits out of practice after groin injury

Rookie Samaje Perine is the latest Redskins running back to suffer an injury.

December 21, 2017

FILE - In this July 29, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller dances while taking part in drills at NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo. The Broncos, who have lost eight straight games, host the New York Jets on Sunday. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Redskins can look to Broncos on how to build an elite defense

The Washington Redskins face an elite defense this week in the Denver Broncos. Can they take anything from them on how they built their defense?

December 21, 2017

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) runs off the field after an NFL football game against Arizona Cardinals in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec 17, 2017. The Redskins defeated the Cardinals 20-15. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Kirk Cousins on goal-line fumble rule: ‘Tough play’

Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins weighed in on a controversial NFL rule Wednesday, pointing out a similar scenario almost happened to him.

December 21, 2017

This Oct. 2, 2017 photo shows Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) being treated during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Williams has played through so many injuries that he figures “something has to be torn or broken” to not be in uniform. After missing just three games for injury from 2012-2016, Williams has missed three of the past five with so severe a problem in his right knee that it’ll require surgery at some point. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) **FILE**

Trent Williams’ season likely done

Trent William's season is likely over.

December 20, 2017

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) grimaces as he leaves the field during the second half of an NFL football game against Arizona Cardinals in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Kirk Cousins approaches what might be final home game at FedEx Field

Will Sunday be Kirk Cousins' final home game in a Redskins uniform?

December 20, 2017

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2014, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones talk at the NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cowboys at Wembley Stadium in London. The Associated Press has obtained a letter sent to Jerry Jones’ attorney accusing the Cowboys owner of “conduct detrimental to the league’s best interests” over his objection to a contract extension for Goodell. The letter accusing Jones of sabotaging the negotiations was sent to David Boies on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File) **FILE**

NFL owners to keep tax breaks under new tax plan

NFL owners will still be allowed to ask cities for public money to build stadiums, tax-free, after all.

December 20, 2017

Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9) beats Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg (3) and center Tyler Seguin (91) on his way to a score during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/ Michael Ainsworth)

Dmitry Orlov provides goal of the year candidate

Man, this was ridiculous.

December 20, 2017

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) celebrates his sack of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md. Washington comes off a comeback victory at Seattle made more impressive by the wave of injuries it has fought through. Its defense has looked formidable, led by LBs Zach Brown and Ryan Kerrigan. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) **FILE**

Ryan Kerrigan, Brandon Scherff, Trent Williams named to Pro Bowl

Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan, guard Brandon Scherff and tackle Trent Williams were named Tuesday to the 2018 Pro Bowl.

December 19, 2017

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley, left, is tackled by Washington Redskins safety Montae Nicholson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) **FILE**

Montae Nicholson put on IR, Redskins promote Fish Smithson

The Washington Redskins placed safety Montae Nicholson on injured reserve Tuesday with the rookie still in concussion protocol.

December 19, 2017

Maryland wide receiver D.J. Moore (1) makes a touchdown catch in front of Minnesota cornerback Antonio Shenault (34) in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in Minneapolis.(AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

D.J. Moore to declare for the NFL draft

Maryland wide receiver D.J. Moore will forego his senior season and declare for the NFL draft, the school announced Tuesday.

December 19, 2017

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2017, file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Elliott gets back in a football routine after missing six games for the Cowboys when the star running back was suspended over domestic violence allegations. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Ezekiel Elliott returning just in time for Cowboys playoff push

Ezekiel Elliott's six-game suspension ended Monday.

December 19, 2017

This June 15, 2016 photo shows Washington Redskins' safety Su'a Cravens walking from the field during the NFL football teams minicamp at the Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va. Cravens had to be talked out of retiring on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017 during a meeting with team president Bruce Allen, and his future with the team is in doubt. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Su’a Cravens accuses Loudoun police of racial profiling after traffic stop

Redskins safety Su'a Cravens accused Loudoun police of racial profiling Monday after an incident in late November.

December 19, 2017