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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 wide receiver Josh Doctson, 18, works out during NFL football rookie minicamp Saturday, May 14, 2016, in Ashburn, Va. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Josh Doctson, Washington Redskins receiver, questionable for Sunday

What, exactly, does Doctson need to do in practice before his workload increases?

September 15, 2017

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo) **FILE**

Redskins face suddenly-daunting task in Rams

When the schedule came out, Week 2 in Los Angeles seemed like one of the easier games on Washington's schedule.

September 14, 2017

FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald tries to fire up the crowd during the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. One week after Aaron Donald ended his four-month contract holdout, the All-Pro defensive lineman probably will go straight into the Los Angeles Rams’ starting lineup, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File) **FILE**

Aaron Donald, Rams defensive tackle, expected to play against Redskins

Donald, the Rams Pro Bowl defensive tackle, would be the toughest assignment on an already-talented defensive front.

September 14, 2017

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014 file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) listens to offensive coordinator Sean McVay, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Landover, Md. Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins will try to rebound from a rough season opener against Sean McVay, his former offensive coordinator who knows him better than most people in the NFL. Cousins on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 will face former offensive coordinator Sean McVay’s Los Angeles Rams as the Redskins hope to avoid starting 0-2. (AP Photo/Mark E. Tenally, File)

Sean McVay has had Sunday circled on his calendar

The former Redskins offensive coordinator might downplay the significance of playing his former team now, but Sunday's game will have extra meaning.

September 13, 2017

FILE - In this July 31, 2017, file photo, Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (18) hauls in a pass in front of cornerback Josh Norman (24) during practice at the Washington Redskins NFL training camp in Richmond,. Va. Doctson is ready to play and eager to show the Redskins why they drafted him in the first round. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Josh Doctson, D.J. Swearinger limited at Redskins practice

Doctson's hamstring is still giving him problems.

September 13, 2017

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins, bottom right, slides as he is pressured by Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Destiny Vaeao, top, and outside linebacker Nigel Bradham in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Redskins review: Problems old and new against Eagles

More issues covering tight ends, new problems along the offensive line.

September 11, 2017

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins rushes the ball in the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Redskins didn’t do much on the ground, but Kirk Cousins did

Cousins tied with Rob Kelley as the Redskins' leading rusher Sunday. That's mostly a bad thing -- mostly.

September 11, 2017

Washington Redskins wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (11) huddles with teammates in the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Redskins unable to explain slow starts after another Week 1 loss

Washington hasn't won in Week 1 since the 2012 season.

September 10, 2017

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, center, rushes for a touchdown in front of Washington Redskins offensive tackle Morgan Moses (76) after recovering a fumble by Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins, bottom left, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Landover, Md. Philadelphia won 30-17. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Kirk Cousins’ fumble sure looked like an incomplete pass

The play sealed the Eagles' win late in the fourth quarter and the initial ruling stood upon review.

September 10, 2017

Washington Redskins wide receiver Terrelle Pryor, right, rushes against Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The Redskins passing game is supposed to be a strength. On Sunday, it wasn’t.

"We're better than that at receiver -- dropping balls -- and we're better than that at quarterback," coach Jay Gruden said.

September 10, 2017

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins, left, is sacked by Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

FINAL: Eagles 30, Redskins 17

Kirk Cousins marched his team into the red zone with the score at 19-17, and could have taken the lead in the fourth quarter. Instead, Cousins and the Redskins suffered another costly turnover, one of four on a mistake-filled day at FedEx Field.

September 10, 2017

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) rushes the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Halftime: Eagles 16, Redskins 14

First-half MVPs for each Redskins unit: Ryan Kerrigan, Chris Thompson, Tress Way.

September 10, 2017

Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan celebrates after running an interception back for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ryan Kerrigan scores first Redskins TD of 2017

If anyone put money on Ryan Kerrigan as the first Redskin to score a touchdown during the 2017 season, they likely won quite a bit of dough on Sunday.

September 10, 2017

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws to a receiver in the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

End of 1st: Eagles 7, Redskins 0

Redskins' offense, defense and special teams units have all had a disaster-level play. Eagles lead 7-0 after one.

September 10, 2017

Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz participates in a drill at the NFL football team's practice facility, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

One key to a Redskins win Sunday? Keep Wentz in the pocket

Wentz has mobility, and the Redskins know it.

September 10, 2017

Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder scores a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Jamison Crowder, Washington Redskins receiver, listed as questionable, but thinks he’ll play Sunday

Crowder (hip flexor), Ryan Anderson (neck stinger) and Spencer Long (knee) are all questionable for Week 1 against the Eagles.

September 8, 2017

FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2017, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins waits for a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. All I have to do, all anybody with a one-year deal has to do, is focus on winning football games, said Cousins, who threw for 25 touchdowns and a franchise-record 4,917 yards last season. If you do that, there is going to be plenty of opportunities down the road. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansk, File)

Kirk Cousins’ role expands in Year 3 as starter

Cousins will take on more responsibility in the huddle this year, and he's growing more comfortable in his role off the field.

September 7, 2017

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden, left, gives instructions from the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. The Redskins won 13-10. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Jay Gruden, back to calling plays, will draw on lifetime of experience

Gruden has had a knack for breaking defenses since he was a youngster. Rarely has he guided an offense with as much on the line as the 2017 Redskins.

September 6, 2017

Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) pulls in a reception as Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Josh Norman, Alshon Jeffery meet again as divisional rivals

Eagles coach Doug Pederson expects Norman to shadow Jeffery Sunday, though Jay Gruden said he isn't sure whether his top corner will shadow Jeffery everywhere he goes.

September 6, 2017

FILE - In this Dec. 24, 2016 file photo, Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) scores a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago. The Redskins announced Friday, April 21, 2017, they have re-signed the restricted free agent. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Chris Thompson’s second contract follows years of challenge and self-doubt

The Redskins third-down back has been cut. He's been injured many times. Now, he's found a role in the Redskins offense the team wants to keep him in.

September 5, 2017