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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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Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) lines up against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Monday, Oct. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Josh Norman concussion protocol could sideline cornerback

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman, who left Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions after hitting his head hard on the turf in the third quarter, has entered the NFL's concussion protocol, according to coach Jay Gruden.

October 24, 2016
Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson warms up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

DeSean Jackson active for Redskins-Lions

DETROIT -- Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson, who was originally listed as questionable with a shoulder injury, is active against the Detroit Lions.

October 23, 2016
Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar, center, is mobbed by his teammates cornerback Will Blackmon (41) and free safety Dashon Goldson (38) after he intercepted a pass in the end zone intended for New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Patchwork Redskins secondary facing Matthew Stafford

After being gouged for 380 yards in Week 4 by the no-name Cleveland Browns, the Redskins defense has clamped down, holding rookie phenom Carson Wentz and the Eagles to a couple of field goals Sunday and making Joe Flacco the week before look so inept the Baltimore Ravens fired their offensive coordinator.

October 20, 2016
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, Redskins receivers No. 2 in NFL

More evidence the development of Jamison Crowder is changing the equation for the Redskins offense: Six weeks into the season, Pro Football Focus has revised their preseason wide-receiver corps rankings and moved the Redskins up.

October 19, 2016
Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer taps T.J. Oshie as they leave the ice after the team's 3-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday in Washington. (Associated Press)

Grubauer records first career shutout in 3-0 win over Avalanche

It was a night the started with a tribute to goaltender Braden Holtby, the 2015-16 Vezina Trophy winner and recent winner of his 150th win. But the night ended with a celebration of a different goaltender, backup Philipp Grubauer, who recorded his first career shutout in the Washington Capitals' 3-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche.

October 18, 2016
Washington Capitals' Nate Schmidt pauses on the ice during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Capitals 3-0. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Nate Schmidt is adding offense to his game

At the cusp of his fourth professional season of hockey, Washington Capitals defenseman Nate Schmidt has been asked to develop a new wrinkle to his game.

October 18, 2016
Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon, left, rushes past Philadelphia Eagles middle linebacker Jordan Hicks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Third quarter: Redskins up 24-14

The Washington Redskins added a 32-yard field goal by Dustin Hopkins to take a 24-14 lead into the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles.

October 16, 2016
Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins gestures after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Jamison Crowder in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Halftime: Redskins up 21-14,; Kerrigan injured

Two non-offensive touchdowns put the Philadelphia Eagles right back into the Week 6 matchup against the Washington Redskins, but a late Matt Jones touchdown put the Redskins up 21-14 at the half.

October 16, 2016
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz tries to fix his jersey after it was torn in the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

First quarter: Redskins up 7-0

Initially, both the Washington Redskins and the Philadelphia Eagles struggled to move the ball offensively, but a 35-yard reception by DeSean Jackson, a 15-yard run by Matt Jones and a 16 yard touchdown reception by Jamison Crowder heated up the game, giving the Redskins a 7-0 lead after the first quarter.

October 16, 2016