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Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) runs to the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Pregame Primer: Redskins seek consecutive wins for first time this season

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2015 file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Publicly, anyway, the Washington Redskins have not made clear whether they envision Kirk Cousins as their quarterback of the future. A look at his statistics, though, shows that Cousins is compiling numbers that make him look good when compared to Redskins QBs of the past. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

LOVERRO: Evaluation of Kirk Cousins begins with how he saved Jay Gruden’s job

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) carries the ball on a kickoff return under pressure from Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Kyle Wilber (51) during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. Jackson later fumbled the play on the play. The Cowboys defeated the Redskins 19-16. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

DeSean Jackson, Jason Hatcher participate in Redskins’ Thursday practice

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) runs the ball against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015. (Chris Keane/AP Images for Panini)

Chris Thompson returns to practice, DeSean Jackson sits out

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Alex Smith reacts as the Bengals play the San Diego Chargers during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Alex Smith’s versatility, familiarity with Redskins’ offense a plus

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins tight end Derek Carrier reaches for a pass against the New England Patriots during a NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday Nov. 8, 2015. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)

Tight end Derek Carrier tore ACL, MCL in right knee against Bears

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2015 file photo, Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) tries to run past Washington Redskins' Terrance Knighton (98) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. Only six NFL teams have sacked opposing quarterbacks less often than the Washington Redskins, and coach Jay Gruden acknowledges: "As a group, we do have to get better." (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

Pregame Primer: Can Redskins respond to challenge of playing on the road?

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Trainers tend to Washington Redskins defensive end Jason Hatcher (97) after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Jason Hatcher, Chris Thompson sit out Thursday’s practice

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Dallas Cowboys running back Darren McFadden (20) is stopped short of the goal line by Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) and defensive end Chris Baker (92) during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Inability to score off turnovers bogs down Redskins in loss to Cowboys

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon (88) looks as a pass gets away form him under pressure from Dallas Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne (24) during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

LOVERRO: Monday’s game looks like one Jay Gruden would prefer to forget

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Carolina Panthers cornerback Bene' Benwikere (25) pursues Washington Redskins defensive end Stephen Paea (90) during an NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015. (Chris Keane/AP Images for Panini)

Stephen Paea expected to miss at least one or two games with toe injury

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Nov. 29,2015 file photo, Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden points toward the field as he protests a call during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md. With six last-place finishes in the past seven years, the Washington Redskins have not mattered all that much in the latter stages of recent seasons. Just look at them now. They're actually relevant. Yes, despite all of their flaws, and despite their sub-.500 record, the Redskins stand atop the NFC East with five games to go, even with the New York Giants at 5-6. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Pregame Primer: Redskins not overlooking last-place Cowboys

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins' Perry Riley (56) before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015. The Panthers won 44-16. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Perry Riley to have surgery on foot, expected to miss three to six weeks

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins linebacker Perry Riley (56) knocks down New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Perry Riley sprains foot, five other Redskins miss Thursday’s practice

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins listens to a question during a post-game interview after an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. The Washington Redskins defeated the New York Giants 20-14. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Redskins players hoping Kirk Cousins will be more vocal, take leadership role

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) celebrates while scores a touchdown as Washington Redskins' Dashon Goldson (38) chases him during the second half an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Pregame Primer: Redskins’ resiliency will be tested against New York Giants

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown after a pass reception from quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Redskins topple Giants, take over ‘driver’s seat’ in muddied NFC East

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Jerricho Cotchery (82) tries to run away from Washington Redskins' Chris Culliver (29) and Dashon Goldson (38) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015. The Panthers won 44-16. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Chris Culliver placed on injured reserve, Bashaud Breeland questionable

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Team members attend to Washington Redskins' Chris Culliver (29) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Chris Culliver sustains right knee injury in Thursday’s practice

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams (71) against the Cleveland Browns linebacker Scott Solomon (54) during an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Trent Williams expects to play against New York Giants despite knee injury

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times