Football

Redskins try to keep playoff hopes alive against Panthers

By Antonio Nickerson

Special to the Star-Telegram
Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman faces his former team, Carolina, for the first time since leaving the Panthers in April through free agency. Monday’s game will be televised at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN.
Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman faces his former team, Carolina, for the first time since leaving the Panthers in April through free agency. Monday’s game will be televised at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN. Chuck Burton AP

Panthers (5-8) at Redskins (7-5-1)

7:30 p.m., ESPN

Line: Redskins by 6  1/2

Hopes are gone of Carolina rekindling its magic of 2015. Aside from a five-takeaway performance against San Diego last week, the Panthers’ defense has been a shell of its former self. Ranked 11th against the pass last season, the Panthers have tumbled to 30th this year. Part of the drop-off can be attributed to the departure of cornerback Josh Norman, who signed a $75 million free-agent deal with Washington in the off-season. Washington, after beating Philly last week, comes in hoping to regain a wild-card spot in what has been billed as Josh Norman’s revenge game.

This story was originally published December 18, 2016 at 4:20 PM with the headline "Redskins try to keep playoff hopes alive against Panthers."

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