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 View All 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 Virginia military wife calls on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass bill to pay service members Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 1 min read Wise Women Lunch Series returns next Wednesday to help women build financial confidence in Roanoke Web Staff October 9, 2025 3 min read Campbell County rejects data center as Botetourt prepares for Google’s water demands Ian Price October 8, 2025