Washington overcomes odds to make NFL playoffs Gene Marrano January 4, 2021 1 min read Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera battled cancer in his first season with the franchise and went through several upheavals at quarterback. Now Washington at 7 and 9 after beating the Eagles last night is in the NFL playoffs: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor Author's posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke Valley sees double digit increase in new coronavirus casesNext: Taubman hires new Chief Curator Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke Arts Commission launches 2025 Arts Connect Neighbors Catalog with 60 free workshops Web Staff July 25, 2025 1 min read Carilion Children’s Pediatric in Rocky Mount relocates to bigger space Gene Marrano July 24, 2025 1 min read Virginia Diverse Chamber of Commerce hosts 6th annual Community Beautification Day on Saturday at Eureka Park Web Staff July 24, 2025