NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Cam Newton and the Panthers stuck it to Josh Norman and the Redskins on Monday night, helping the Buccaneers and Packers improve their playoff chances.
Carolina’s 26-15 victory at Washington knocked the Redskins out of the NFC’s second wild-card position and kept the Panthers in the race mathematically. Carolina needs to win out and have 10 games go their way, including another tie for Washington.
The Redskins gained control of their playoff hopes when rival Dallas beat Tampa Bay on Sunday night, but they gave it right back. The loss dropped Washington into eighth place in the conference behind the Bucs and Green Bay.