It's not officially the Bowl, though it sure feels that way in the lead up to Monday night's game in Landover between the (5-8) and the (7-5-1). The Redskins are still in the thick of the NFC playoff race and
Daniel Jones Jersey desperately need a win, but the subplot of Norman facing his old team has been unavoidable for eight months after an ugly offseason divorce. Norman, who got a ma sive $75 million deal from the Redskins after the Panthers rescinded his franchise tag, only upped the ante when he told reporters this week that " by Panthers GM Dave Gettleman. "He'd always been nice to me. He always was smiling, cracking jokes with us. But when you're smiling and cracking jokes, you never know behind your back it's totally different," Norman told the . "When it comes down to it, I gue s it's all about money than it is relationships." And now it's about payback. The Panthers have mi sed Norman immensely this season, and and a dangerous Redskins vertical pa sing attack featuring and will look to expose the Panthers' duo of rookie corners, and . Norman, meanwhile, would love nothing more than to pick on his former team and , who has struggled with his accuracy in an underwhelming sequel to
Lorenzo Carter Jersey his 2015 MVP season. Newton, for his part, told reporters this week . "It's not a game about him vs. us," Newton said. "We just need to win this game." Added Panthers coach Ron Rivera: "I think the guys know what to
Aldrick Rosas Jersey expect from Josh." Washington's game plan will likely hem closely to how Kirk Cousins attacked Green Bay in a prime-time game in November. Cousins threw for 375 yards and three touchdowns that night. On defense, the Redskins have struggled to contain tight ends, which could mean a big night for Cam Newton's favorite safety valve, , who has 907 receiving yards. Only the ' has more receiving yards among tight ends. Washington's injuries at linebacker ( and ) could also make containing Newton -- who has run for 317 yards this season -- more of a challenge. Here are more details on the matchup, including how to watch and stream the game and a pick from Pete Prisco How to Watch What: Carolina Panthers at Washington Redskins When: Monday, Dec. 19, 8:30 p.m. ET Where: FedExField, Landover, Md. TV: ESPN (Sean McDonough, Jon Gruden, Lisa Salters) Streaming: Game will be available on Online: (Available to watch online after midnight) Odds: The Redskins are a 6.5-point favorite (via ) Injury report Redskins LB Su'a Cravens (upper arm) -- Out ILB Will Compton (knee) -- Doubtful TE
Antoine Bethea Jersey (shoulder) -- Questionable C (concu sion) -- Questionable S (concu sion/thumb) -- Questionable RB -- Questionable G (groin) -- Questionable OLB (knee) -- Questionable DE (ankle) -- Questionable ILB (shoulder) -- Questionable OT (ankle) -- Questionable C (illne s) --
Mark Bavaro Jersey Questionable Panthers QB Cam Newton (shoulder) -- Questionable LB (concu sion) -- Questionable WR (back) -- Questionable LB (concu sion) -- Questionable DE (hamstring) -- Out Prisco's Pick The Panthers showed some life last week against the . But this is a tough game against a team still in the playoff race. Look for the Redskins to get some big plays down the field to pull this one out. Kirk Cousins plays well. Pick: Redskins 30, Panthers 20
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