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Matthew Paras

mparas@washingtontimes.com

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

Articles by Matthew Paras

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Tyrone Crawford (98) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Cowboys run the Redskins in the rain, 33-19

Kirk Cousins was sacked four times and the Redskins lost to 33-19 to the Cowboys on Sunday, dropping to below .500 and falling to third-place in the NFC East. The Redskins are now 3-4 on the year.

October 29, 2017
New England Patriots middle linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) walks off the field after the Patriots defeated the New York Jets 24-17 in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Don’ta Hightower out for the season: reports

The New England Patriots have lost one of their best defenders for the season. Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower is out for the season with a torn pectoral muscle,

October 26, 2017
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) makes a run as Washington Redskins cornerback Bashaud Breeland (26) moves in to stop him during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Carson Wentz, Eagles leave Redskins grasping

The Redskins defense had been undergoing a resurgence this season because of sound tackling and a bolstered secondary, due to the additions of safety D.J. Swearinger and rookie Montae Nicholson. Against the Eagles, that resurgence disappeared.

October 23, 2017