A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Football Team on Saturday, Dec. 12, 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 Jhabvala writes about how Washington will not allow fans at home games for rest of 2020.

-- The Washington Post's Les Carpenter writes about the progress Washington has made under Ron Rivera.

-- The Washington Post's Sam Fortier writes about Ron Rivera teaching his players a valuable lesson before Thursday's practice.

-- The Washington Post's Thomas Boswell writes that Ron Rivera and Alex Smith never quit. Now their team won’t, either.

-- ESPN's John Keim shows how a support team, Taco Bell and trust helped Ron Rivera face cancer without missing a game.

-- ESPN's John Keim also reports on Antonio Gibson being ruled out for the 49ers game.

-- NBC Sports Washington's Peter Hailey writes about how Washington plans to avoid a post-Steelers hangover.

-- NBC Sports Washington's staff reports on Brian Baldinger's scouting report on Kamren Curl.

-- NBC Sports Washington's Mike Deprisco writes that Mike Shanahan sees Alex Smith as his favorite to win Comeback Player of the Year.

-- NBC Sports Washington's Peter Hailey gives his take on if Washington is on the verge of another playoff run.

-- NBC Sports Washington's JP Finlay reports on why Chris Cooley "wouldn't be surprised" if Washington wins playoff games.

-- The Athletic's Ben Standig, Mark Bullock and Zac Boyer look at what Washington should do with Brandon Scherff. (Subscription)

-- The Athletic's Rhiannon Walker also delves into the story behind James Smith-Williams' cause for My Cause, My Cleats. (Subscription)

-- The Athletic's Rhiannon Walker writes about Washington staying in the NFC East race with historic win over the Steelers. (Subscription)

-- The Washington Times' Matthew Paras reports on Jonathan Allen being nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.

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