Panthers at Redskins 10/14/18 - NFL Picks & Predictions

On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers visit the nation’s capital to play the Washington Redskins in an NFC matchup. The Panthers moved to 3-1 on the season last Sunday by defeating the New York Giants 33-31. Carolina kicker Graham Gano booted a 63-yard field with just one second remaining in regulation to give the Panthers the win. The win kept Carolina just a half game behind first place New Orleans in the NFC South.

Washington fell to 2-2 on the season after being defeated on Monday Night Football by the New Orleans Saints 43-19. In the loss, Washington quarterback Alex Smith threw for 275 yards and ran for one touchdown. Penalties hurt the Redskins in the loss as the defense committed two on third down that extended two drives for the Saints with each drive eventually ending up with a touchdown for New Orleans. Carolina quarterback Cam Newton has thrown for 883 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions. Christian McCaffrey is the leading rusher with 329 yards. Devin Funchess leads the Panthers in receiving with 238 yards and one touchdown. On defense, Luke Keuchly leads the Panthers in tackles with 29, while Mario Addison is the sacks leader with 2.5.

Redskins quarterback Alex Smith has 1,042 yards passing, four touchdowns and two interceptions. The leading rusher is Adrian Peterson with 242yards and three touchdowns. Chris Thompson leads the Redskins in receiving with 200 yards and one touchdown. Mason Foster leads the Redskins in tackles with 37, while Matt Ioannidis is the sacks leader with 3.0.