Predictions: Redskins 17-13. I think this will be snoozer but I think special teams will legitimately be a factor. Carolina has the 2nd worst punting unit in the NFL averaging 40.1 yards per kick. Their punt coverage is an NFL worst allowing a colossal 24.3 yards PER PUNT RETURN. To put that into perspective, the Redskins are only allowing 6.8 yards per punt return. Speedy Banks...do your thang. Redskins must give this offensive all the field advantage help they can get.
| Kickoff | 1 PM EST |
| TV |  |
| Announcers: | Chris Myers. Tim Ryan |
| Radio: | ESPN 980 (regional station list) |
| Odds: | Redskins -3, Over/under 43 |
| Inactives | TBD |
| Ex-Redskins on CAR | - No players |
| Previous Meetings | - Redskins are 7-2 all time vs CAR - Panthers are oddly 4-1 vs Redskins in Preseason games - 8 of 9 Redskins vs Cats games have been within 4 points or less |
| Vegas Trends | - Redskins have covered both of their road games |
| Notes | - Kyle Shanahan played at Duke (Carolina reference there) before transferring to Texas. Boooo. |
(H/T Redskins.com and ScoresAndOdds.com)