ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Football Team's rookie defensive standout settled into his spot and did what he's done all season: Get to the right place at the right time. When the ball came his way, he pounced, using instincts honed by film study. Then the young starter sprinted for a touchdown, adding to a long list of positive plays.
The twist: It wasn't end Chase Young who made that play. It was seventh-round safety Kamren Curl. And while Young's big plays -- and little ones -- have keyed this defense, the contributions of numerous others have helped sustain their success.