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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 outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) in action during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Washington makes Thomas Davis healthy scratch in defense shakeup

Ron Rivera and Jack Del Rio are making changes to Washington's defense. After the unit has given up at least 30 points in four straight losses, Washington swapped out a number of different players for Sunday's game against the New York Giants.

October 18, 2020
Washington Football Team's Kyle Allen throws with Los Angeles Rams' Aaron Donald rushing during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Washington’s offensive line struggling to pass block

Over Washington's first five games, coach Ron Rivera said he's found himself most frustrated with the team's inconsistency. Perhaps no position better reflects that than the offensive line, where Washington's unit has looked dramatically improved at times and exposed on other plays.

October 14, 2020
Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) walks to the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Dwayne Haskins still sick

A team spokesman said Haskins' illness is not believed to be related to COVID-19.

October 14, 2020
Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Landover, Md. The Baltimore Ravens won 31-17. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Dwayne Haskins’ ‘unfair shake’ leads to trade speculation

Dwayne Haskins' demotion can be seen in a variety of ways. The Washington quarterback's defenders argue that the benching was the byproduct of being put in an unfair situation, doomed to fail with a lack of talent around and coaching staffs that never wanted him. Those in favor of the move point out that Haskins' struggles on the field and the 23-year-old's maturity level off of it.

October 13, 2020
Washington Football Team's Alex Smith drops back to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Alex Smith’s return puts him in discussion for greatest comebacks of all-time

Where does Alex Smith's return to football action rank with the great comebacks of all time? Somewhere behind Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. Michael Jordan is another who came back as good or better from time away. But Smith's amazing recovery from a shattered leg deserves a spot in the discussion.

October 12, 2020
Los Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp (10) tries to get away from Washington Football Team's Kendall Fuller (29) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Washington’s defense starts to show serious cracks in loss to Rams

Montez Sweat has been in the NFL for only two years, but on Sunday, he was asked a question that has been asked repeatedly during his short time with Washington. The question, in fact, has been poised to a lot of Washington defenders for the past few years.

October 11, 2020
Washington Football Team's Alex Smith tries to get away from Los Angeles Rams' Troy Reeder during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Alex Smith returns as Washington loses to Rams

Alex Smith wasn't enough to save the Washington Football Team from a Los Angeles Rams shellacking Sunday, but the 36-year-old's return to the football field is a remarkable story nonetheless.

October 11, 2020
Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) works against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

‘Strong expectation’ Washington trades Dwayne Haskins: report

CBS Sports reported Sunday that multiple source within Washington's organization "believe that a trade by the end of month" is likely for the 23-year-old. The report comes days after Washington benched Haskins for Kyle Allen in an attempt to win now.

October 11, 2020