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Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (99) looks on during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Chase Young to be on pitch count if he plays against Texans, status still up in air

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (24) celebrates his touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

Commanders back in the playoff hunt after slow start

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke celebrates after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Philadelphia. The commanders won 32-21. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

‘Beginning to pay off’: Commanders know what upset win over Eagles could mean

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Ron Rivera: No decision yet on starting quarterback ahead of Texans game

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) and injured quarterback Carson Wentz watch the video board during a lengthy review on a possible fumble during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at FedEx Field, Landover, MD, October 23, 2022. (Photo by Brian Murphy)

Eagles outcome may go a long way in deciding Heinicke-Wentz debate

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws a 10-yard touchdown pass to receiver Jahan Dotson (1) during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Brian Murphy)

Jahan Dotson set to return against Eagles, Chase Young up in the air

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) walks off the field after their team's loss to the Tennessee Titans at an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)

LOVERRO: The overreach for Wentz fits Snyder’s M.O. for quarterback mistakes

By Thom Loverro

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera checks the replay screen in the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

The Commanders keep squeaking out wins. Is it sustainable?

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (99) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 23, 2022, in Landover, Md. Young is expected to practice with the Washington Commanders this week for the first time since tearing the ACL in his right knee 11 months ago, according to coach Ron Rivera on Monday, Oct. 31. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) **FILE**

Chase Young set to return to practice

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Landover, Md. The Commanders won 23-21. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Rivera misses Wednesday practice, in California for family matter

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) celebrates with his teammates during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, October 23, 2022 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Commanders’ defense leads team to second straight win

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders quarterbacks Taylor Heinicke, left, and Carson Wentz, right, look to pass the ball during an NFL football practice at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va., Monday, Aug. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Carson Wentz recovery timeline still up in air; Taylor Heinicke to start for Commanders Sunday

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders fans in the stands before an NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Snyder controversy fuels Rivera rant after ugly Commanders win

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders cornerback William Jackson III (3) is seen during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 25-10. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

William Jackson III’s benching underscores awkward fit with Commanders

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman, center, greeting Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) and Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera, left, Before the start of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Rivera apologizes, Wentz not ‘overly concerned’ after coach’s comments spark firestorm

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Landover, Md. Tennessee won 21-17. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

LOVERRO: Eventually Rivera will have to look in the mirror for answers to team’s failures

By Thom Loverro

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) walks off the field after failing to convert on fourth down during the second half of a NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)

Rivera: ‘Quarterback’ is reason NFC East rivals are further ahead than Washington

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) pressures Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 in Landover, Va. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)

Wentz picked off near goal line as Commanders fall to Titans

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders injured running back Brian Robinson Jr. watches warmups before the first half of a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth) **FILE**

Brian Robinson receives medical clearance to practice, ‘very promising’ he’ll play against Titans

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) hands the ball to running back Antonio Gibson (24) during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Arlington. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

Do the Commanders still trust Wentz? Rivera preaches importance of run game after struggles

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times