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Matthew Paras

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

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Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) celebrating his touchdown with teammates offensive tackle Morgan Moses and offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (78) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Washington dominating Cowboys in a beatdown

Washington held 22-3 lead Sunday over the Dallas Cowboys at halftime. The team dominated the half -- out-gaining the Cowboys, 252-108. Washington quarterback Kyle Allen has thrown two touchdowns, Antonio Gibson has rushed in another and the defense has forced two turnovers.

October 25, 2020
Washington Football Team offensive tackle Geron Christian (74) in action during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Geron Christian out against Cowboys

Washington will be without its top left tackle for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys as Geron Christian will miss the contest with a knee injury.

October 25, 2020
Washington Football Team's Antonio Gibson warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Antonio Gibson no longer has to wait his turn

When Ron Rivera watched tape of Antonio Gibson ahead of the NFL draft this past spring, the Washington coach saw the same speed, explosiveness and versatility that fascinated most scouts and caused the 22-year-old to shoot up draft boards.

October 22, 2020
In this Nov. 23, 2017, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' Dez Bryant warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Arlington, Texas. A person familiar with the situation says free-agent Dez Bryant and the New Orleans Saints have agreed on contract terms that will add the former Cowboys star to one of the NFL’s top offenses. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, because the roster move has not been announced. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins) ** FILE **

Dez Bryant may be headed to Ravens

The Ravens plan to sign the veteran wide receiver to their practice squad, according to the NFL Network. The deal is reportedly dependent on Bryant passing a physical and looking good in a workout.

October 22, 2020
Washington Football Team wide receiver Cam Sims (89) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of New York Giants' Logan Ryan (23) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 20-19. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) **FILE**

Washington’s thin receiver group gets even thinner ahead of Cowboys matchup

The Washington Football Team was already thin at wide receiver when the season began. Composed of mostly first-year and second-year players at the position, Dontrelle Inman was the team's lone wideout who had extensive playing experience in the NFL. The 31-year-old veteran, signed in August, had played in 65 games -- more than the rest of the receivers on the 53-man roster combined.

October 21, 2020
Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera speaks with inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Oct.18, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 20-19. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) **FILE**

Ron Rivera defends ‘consistent’ messaging in spite of criticism

Listen to local sports talk radio these days and it won't be long before the subject switches to Ron Rivera's handling of the Washington Football Team. Over the first month of the season, radio hosts and fans have criticized the coach for what they believe to be mixed messaging.

October 19, 2020
Washington Football Team offensive tackle Saahdiq Charles (77) warms up before an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.) **FILE**

Saahdiq Charles to miss time with dislocated knee cap

Washington guard Saahdiq Charles dislocated his knee cap in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the New York Giants and will miss at least next week's game against the Dallas Cowboys, according to multiple reports.

October 19, 2020
Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (8) loses control of the ball during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) recovered the ball and scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Ron Rivera’s gamble backfires as Washington falls to Giants

Kyle Allen failed to convert the 2-point conversion in Washington's 20-19 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Allen threw an incompletion -- falling short after Washington had rallied with a 22-yard completion to Cam Sims.

October 18, 2020