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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 head coach Ron Rivera watches warm ups before playing the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Ron Rivera: ‘We need to have the Affordable Care Act”

Since undergoing cancer treatments, Ron Rivera has repeatedly said that he's come to realize how expensive medical care can be. It's why the Washington coach has vouched for universal health care -- and why he says he wants to become an advocate for making it affordable.

November 2, 2020
FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. Haskins has been fined by the team for breaking COVID-19 protocols, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press. ESPN reported Haskins was fined $4,833 for making a reservation for a family friend at the team hotel last weekend when Washington visited the New York Giants. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Dwayne Haskins has yet to pan out. Here’s who Washington passed on.

The selection of Dwayne Haskins still makes sense. Even as the 15th overall pick in the 2019 draft is glued to the bench these days, Washington desperately needed a quarterback. But imagine, for a moment, that Washington didn't draft Haskins. Here's a look at who Washington passed on.

October 28, 2020
Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates his touchdown with teammates wide receiver Cam Sims (89) and tight end Logan Thomas (82) in the first half of an NFL football game against Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Terry McLaurin Dallas win sets new standard

Washington now enters its bye week back in the thick of the race for the NFC East. Washington, which was in last place before Sunday's game, is now just a half-game behind the division-leading 2-4-1 Philadelphia Eagles.

October 25, 2020
Washington Football Team strong safety Landon Collins (26) is helped off the field after suffering an ankle injury in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Al Drago)

Landon Collins feared out for season

Safety Landon Collins is believed to have torn his Achilles, according to multiple reports. The three-time Pro Bowler exited the game in the second quarter on a non-contact injury. He was carted off to the locker room shortly after being ruled out.

October 25, 2020
Washington Football Team safety Deshazor Everett (22) stops Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) from making a catch in the endzone in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. Also on the field is Washington Football Team inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53).(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington dominates Cowboys in 25-3 beatdown

Washington dominated the Cowboys in a 25-3 beatdown -- bullying them on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Kyle Allen threw for two touchdowns, Antonio Gibson rushed for another and the defense had six sacks as Washington led the entire afternoon. The team improved to 2-5, climbing up the NFC East standings in the process.

October 25, 2020