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Four consecutive wins after a 2-7 start put the into first place in the NFC East with three regular season games to play. With one game to go, Washington in still in first place, but needs a win over the to guarantee itself the division title and a berth in the NFC playoffs. A big reason for Washington's recent struggles has been the injuries to quarterback , receiver and running back , who have each been ruled as questionable for Sunday's game.A shoo-in to win Andrew Wiggins Jersey Comeback Player of the Year, Smith has mi sed Washington's last two games with a calf injury. Smith worked on mobility drills during Wednesday's practice before being a limited participant during Thursday's practice. Smith again took part in practice on Friday."He came out of yesterday feeling pretty good," Washington coach Ron Rivera said of Smith, . "Again, he had a good day today, he took the reps that were a signed for him today in a limited fashion, and we'll see how he is tomorrow."If Smith can't go, he will be replaced by , a four-year veteran who made his season debut during last Sunday's lo s to the . Playing in relief of former Washington quarterback , Heinicke went 12 of 19 for 137 yards with a touchdown. Heinicke has made up for his lack of in-game reps by having the chance to go against rookie pa s rusher in practice."I love Chase Young," Heinicke said of the rookie, who has 6.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries this season. "When I look at all the teams I've been with, there's never been a rookie come in and take the reins like he has. ... He's going to be a problem in this league for a long time."McLaurin's ankle injury forced him to mi s last Sunday's lo s to Carolina. While he mi sed practice, Rivera said that McLaurin looked good while working with the team's training staff. Despite the injury, the second-year wideout enters Sunday's game with 80 receptions for 1,078 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games.One of the NFL's top rookie running backs, Gibson returned to the lineup last week after mi sing two games with his toe injury. Gibson did not practice during the week, as and J.D. McKi sic took his reps during practice. If McLaurin and/or Gibson can't play, Washington will surely rely more on Barber, McKi sic, tight end and . McKi sic is second on the team in receptions and third in receiving yards, while Thomas is third in receptions, second in receiving yards and first in touchdown catches.While Washington could be without three of their top offensive players, that includes running back , receiver DeSean Jackson, tight end , left tackle , and defensive linemen and . If Washington loses, the winner of the Giants-Cowboys game will claim the NFC East as well as a berth in the 2020 playoffs. Tim Hardaway Jersey |
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