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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 Football Team running back Peyton Barber (34) looks for room to run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman) **FILE**

Washington-Cowboys Thanksgiving showdown most-watched NFL game of season

The telecast averaged 30.3 million viewers -- making it the most-watched NFL game this season, according to Fox. The network drew that large of a number despite the league's overall ratings being down this season and the game -- a 41-16 Washington win -- becoming a blowout in the second half.

December 1, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks during a news conference with the coronavirus task force at the White House in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Anthony Fauci floats full football stadiums by September

In an interview with Yahoo Sports, Dr. Anthony Fauci said he thinks the league could have full stadiums by next September. Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said full capacity at stadiums will be among 'the last thing(s) you're going to see,' but could return as coronavirus vaccines are distributed

December 1, 2020
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

The NFL is losing the battle against the coronavirus. Can it finish the season?

As of Nov. 21, the NFL has had more coronavirus cases (178) in November than it did in the first three months of testing (162). The uptick, which the league believes mirrors the surge of positives around the country, has left the league scrambling -- addressing each situation on a case-by-case basis while revamping protocols in real time.

November 30, 2020
Cincinnati Bengals offensive guard Mike Jordan (60) talks with Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) as they walk off the field at the conclusion of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Landover, Md. Washington won 20-9. (AP Photo/Al Drago)

Terry McLaurin active for Washington

Washington wide receiver Terry McLaurin is active for Thursday's game against the Dallas Cowboys after being previously listed as questionable with an ankle injury.

November 26, 2020
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ravens-Steelers Thanksgiving night game postponed by NFL

The NFL is postponing this week's matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers -- moving it from Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon. The delay comes after a number of Baltimore players and staffers tested positive for the coronavirus.

November 25, 2020
Washington Football Team strong safety Landon Collins (26) knocks the ball of the hands of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Washington-Cowboys rivalry evolves, loses luster heading into Thanksgiving showdown

The NFL's most-storied rivals meet again Thursday when the Cowboys host Washington in a national Thanksgiving showcase at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas (4:30 p.m., Fox). But this year, the battle will be missing the distinct American Indian imagery after Washington retired its "Redskins" moniker over the summer -- just one of the many ways the rivalry is now different.

November 25, 2020
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is consoled by teammate tight end Drew Sample (89) and other players before being moved off the field after injuring his left knee following a play in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Al Drago) **FILE**

NFL seeing rash of quarterback injuries

Through 11 weeks, five starters have landed on injured reserve -- Burrow, Allen, Prescott, New Orleans' Drew Brees and San Francisco's Jimmy Garoppolo. Two others -- the Jets' Sam Darnold and Jacksonville's Garnder Minshew -- have also missed significant time. And Chicago could be without Nick Foles (hip) and Mitchell Trubisky (shoulder) this weekend against the Packers.

November 24, 2020