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Tommy Chalk is a sports writer at The Washington Times. Prior to joining The Times in September of 2016, Tommy covered the NHL and NFL for FOX Sports. A 2014 graduate from the University of Maryland, Tommy worked as a freelance writer covering advanced statistics within the NHL and NFL, writing analytical articles for The Washington Post and SB Nation blog Japers' Rink. Additionally, Tommy has sports reporting experience from his time with The Post Game and The University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism's Capital News Service.
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Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Halftime: Eagles 13, Redskins 7

A 22-yard Robert Kelley run put the Washington Redskins on the board in Philadelphia. The lone touchdown was Kelley's fifth of the year and put the Redskins up 7-6 against the Eagles.

December 11, 2016
Washington Redskins' Kirk Cousins looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

First quarter: Eagles 3, Redskins 0

The Washington Redskins gave up another game-opening scoring drive, but trail the Eagles by only a field goal as the first quarter ends in Philadelphia.

December 11, 2016
Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Three Redskins deserve to go to the Pro Bowl

At 6-5-1, the Washington Redskins are ever so slightly above average. But, several Redskins are having well above average seasons and deserve a spot at the 2017 Pro Bowl.

December 8, 2016
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) is hit by Washington Redskins defensive end Chris Baker (92) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Redskins defense is NFL’s worst on third and long

If the Redskins are going to end their two-game skid and make a legitimate playoff run, Washington's defenders know they have to be better at forcing punts than they were on Thanksgiving Day against Dallas and on Sunday against Arizona.

December 6, 2016
Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky (65) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Andre Burakovsky working through scoring drought

To kick off the Washington Capitals' season, Andre Burakovsky scored two goals, hinting at the tantalizing possibility of a breakout third year for the 21-year-old forward. But in the 14 games since, Burakovsky has gone ice cold: zero goals on 39 shots.

December 6, 2016