A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Football Team on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020.

All reports, rumors and conjecture are a reflection of the media conversation and are not endorsed or confirmed by the Washington Football Team.

-- The Washington Post's Nicki Jhablava provides the latest on Antonio Gibson's and Alex Smith's injuries.

-- The Washington Post's Les Carpenter gives his perspective on how Ron Rivera should handle Washington's recent high praises.

-- The Washington Post's Scott Allen recaps national pundits suggesting that Washington could be a serious problem for NFC contenders.

-- The Washington Post's Sam Fortier writes about Ron Rivera's success in December and Washington's playoff odds.

-- ESPN's John Keim writes that Washington's defensive rise goes beyond Chase Young.

-- NBC Sports Washington's Peter Hailey writes on as Antonio Gibson heals, Washington has showed belief in their other running backs.

-- NBC Sports Washington's Peter Hailey also reports on how Alex Smith's calf injury limited him vs. the 49ers.

-- NBC Sports Washington's JP Finlay gives a practice report on Dwayne Haskins getting first team reps.

-- NBC Sports Washington's Ryam Holmer shares that an ESPN analyst believes Washington's Super Bowl window opens in 2021.

-- The Athletic's Ben Standing predicts Washington's 2021 starting lineup. (Subscription)

-- The Athletic's Mark Bullock also provides a film breakdown of Dwayne Haskins Jr.'s performance against the 49ers. (Subscription)

-- The Athletic's Ben Standing gives his perspective on how Washington has new hopes. (Subscription)

-- The Washington Times' Matthew Paras writes on Terry McLaurin being the cream of the crop from a packed 2019 draft class.

-- The Washington Times' Matthew Paras also writes on the possibility of Alex Smith playing on Sunday.

-- The Richmond Times Dispatch's Michael Phillips writes about Washington's quarterback situation for Sunday's matchup. (Subscription)

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-- WFT Daily: Tress Is Punting His Way To Another Pro Bowl

-- Recognizing Washington's NFL Longshots On National Signing Day

-- NFC East Roundup: Washington Takes The Top Spot

-- Washington Is All In On Ron Rivera's Culture

-- WFT Daily: Chase Young's Case For Defensive Rookie Of The Year

-- Tress Way Named NFC Special Teams Player Of The Week For 2nd Time This Season

-- President's Weekly Brief: When S#!t Hits The Fan, Character > Talent

-- Assessing Washington's Draft Class

-- Week 15 Power Rankings: Washington Is On The Rise

-- WFT Daily: Dwayne Haskins Takes Another Step In His Development

-- Jonathan Allen Leads Meet & Greet With Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation

-- Wake Up Washington 12/15: Young Talent Fueling A Playoff Push

-- J.D. McKissic Is More Than Just A Pass-Catcher

-- NFC Playoff Picture: Washington Among Division Leaders

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