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Nora Princiotti

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Nora Princiotti is a sports writer for The Washington Times covering the Washington Redskins and the NFL. A New Englander at heart, Nora graduated cum laude from George Washington University in 2016 where she was a two-time sports editor of the school paper, The GW Hatchet, and won multiple awards from the Associated Press Sports Editors and Associated College Press. She previously interned at The Boston Globe, then spent a year there doubling as a beat writer covering the New England Patriots' run to Super Bowl 51. She can be reached at: nprinciotti@washingtontimes.com

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Washington Redskins tight end Jordan reed participates in NLF football practice at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. It's only Week 3, and the Redskins are hurting as they prepare to face the Oakland Raiders on Sunday night. With all the injuries, burgundy and gold has been replaced by black and blue. Reed is being bothered by a chest/rib injury. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) **FILE**

Redskins playing percentages with Jordan Reed

Reed feels he'll play Sunday, but still has some pain and weakness in his chest.

September 28, 2017

Washington Redskins free safety D.J. Swearinger (36) motivates his team in the huddle before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

D.J. Swearinger teaches his tricks at the Get Right Meeting

Rookie safety Montae Nicholson is an eager pupil.

September 27, 2017

Member of the Washington Redskins stand arm in arm during the playing of the National Anthem before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Stick to sports? This is sports

What happens inside the lines has never been truly separated from what goes on outside of them.

September 25, 2017

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown as Oakland Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley (22) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Redskins ready for primetime, throttle Raiders

A crisp night from Kirk Cousins was backed by the defense's best performance in years during Washington's 27-10 shellacking of the touted Oakland Raiders.

September 24, 2017

Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (18) pulls in a touchdown pass under pressure form Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson (29) during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

4th quarter: Redskins 21, Raiders 7

4th quarter: Redskins 21, Raiders 7

September 24, 2017

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) leads the huddle during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

HALFTIME: Redskins 14, Raiders 0

Kirk Cousins to Vernon Davis, 18-yard TD pass puts the Redskins up 14-0 at half.

September 24, 2017

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed participates in NFL football practice at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. It's only Week 3, and the Washington Redskins are hurting as they prepare to face the Oakland Raiders on Sunday night. With all the injuries, burgundy and gold has been replaced by black and blue. Reed is being bothered by a chest/rib injury. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Jordan Reed and four other Redskins questionable for Raiders game

Redskins' tight end Jordan Reed did not practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday.

September 22, 2017

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins passes against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Preview: Redskins face one of the NFL’s best teams in Raiders

They've learned a lot about themselves through two games. Now, the Redskins get to see how they play against a real contender.

September 21, 2017

Washington Redskins' Terrelle Pryor carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) ** FILE **

Kirk Cousins still searching for the deep ball

The Redskins deep passing game is a work in progress. It needs a lot of work and a lot of progress.

September 20, 2017

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley, left, is tackled by Washington Redskins safety Montae Nicholson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) **FILE**

Montae Nicholson taking advantage of opening at safety

Deshazor Everett was initially tapped to fill in for Su'a Cravens, but the speedy Montae Nicholson is carving out a role.

September 19, 2017

Washington Redskins inside linebacker Mason Foster walks off the field after their win against the Los Angeles Rams after an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Redskins banged up and bruised after win in L.A.

The tunnel out from the field to the locker room at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum turned into a sort of infirmary after the Redskins 27-20 win there Sunday.

September 18, 2017

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins talks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Kirk Cousins’ win against Rams still leaves time to wait for new baby

Kirk Cousins was able to breathe a sigh of relief for a few reasons after Sunday's win against the Rams. He avoided an 0-2 start, for one. Cousins also likely avoided having to miss the birth of his first child.

September 18, 2017

Washington Redskins wide receiver Ryan Grant catches a touchdown pass ahead of a Los Angeles Rams Kevin Peterson during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Here’s what happened on Ryan Grant’s go-ahead touchdown

The play required lots of patience.

September 17, 2017

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson, left, scores against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Redskins dominated time of possession against the Rams

Success running the ball and an improved performance on third downs meant Washington had the ball for more than 12 minutes longer than Los Angeles.

September 17, 2017

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson, left, scores past Los Angeles Rams free safety Lamarcus Joyner during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Chris Thompson channels Le’Veon Bell on 61-yard touchdown

After Sunday's win, Thompson explained the origin of the highlight-reel play.

September 17, 2017

Washington Redskins inside linebacker Mason Foster, left, celebrates after intercepting a pass woth Ziggy Hood during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Promise keepers: Redskins stick with run in win over Rams

Against the Sean McVay-led Los Angeles Rams, Washington finally delivered on long-standing promises that the Redskins' run game was real, that Ryan Grant would be fine and that Jordan Reed would again be an impact player.

September 17, 2017

Washington Redskins running back Rob Kelley, right, tries to outrun Baltimore Ravens defensive end Brent Urban in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Rob Kelley goes to locker room in 2nd quarter

Redskins running back Rob Kelley injured his rib during the second quarter and is questionable to return.

September 17, 2017

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Halftime: Redskins 20, Rams 10

The Redskins are attacking the Rams' inside linebackers and the offensive line is opening big holes. At the half. Redskins 20, Rams 10.

September 17, 2017

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Same group of Redskins inactive against Rams

The Redskins will have the same group of players active against the Rams as they did last Sunday against the Eagles.

September 17, 2017

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, left, talks with quarterback Jared Goff during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

In Jared Goff, Redskins see the right project for Sean McVay

The first two quarterbacks on the Redskins schedule happen to be the top two picks from the 2016 draft. Is former coordinator Sean McVay the right man to prove that Jared Goff was the right pick over Carson Wentz?

September 16, 2017