Daily Slop: Crowder misses practice, as Lauvao returns; Alex Smith’s history suggests he’ll recover just fine

Josh Norman of Washington Redskins rebuffs critics -- 'It comes with the territory'
Responding to criticism that he's the Redskins' third-best cornerback and "in love with being a celebrity," Josh Norman acknowledged Wednesday that being a target "comes with the territory" and said he has "been Hollywood" since birth.

Redskins-Panthers matchups: Five keys to Sunday’s game - The Washington Post
For Washington, it all starts with stopping Cam Newton.

Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder misses practice, as guard Shawn Lauvao returns - The Washington Post
Adrian Peterson and Chris Thompson return to practice in a limited capacity, while Josh Doctson appears on track to play Sunday versus Panthers.

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Several Redskins are up for induction...

Need to Know: Tale of the tape — Redskins vs. Panthers | NBC Sports Washington
Need to Know: Who has the edge when the Redskins take on the Panthers at FedEx Field on Sunday? Here is Tandler’s position-by-position breakdown.

Week 6 Panthers vs. Redskins: Picking up the pieces in Washington | NBC Sports Washington
Young children should not hear the truth about certain things, like Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny. Similarly, Redskins fans might not want to hear the truth about the aftermath of New Orleans.

Alex Smith's history suggests he'll recover from Monday just fine - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN
The Redskins quarterback has shown an ability in his career to shrug off poor games with better ones the following week.

After debacle against Saints, Redskins’ defenders say they’ll be ready for Panthers - The Washington Post
Washington has spent the week addressing issues on defense, starting on the plane ride home.

Josh Norman needs a fight to be his best. The Redskins need to give him one. - The Washington Post
Ron Rivera and the Panthers got the most out of the cornerback by standing up to him.

DeAngelo Hall not backing down from Josh Norman comments | 106.7 The Fan
Hall goes back at Norman on 106.7 The Fan: "You really weren't born Hollywood."

State of the Redskins: Three storylines for the Redskins ahead of their Week 6 matchup | NBC Sports Washington
Taking a look at where the Redskins as they prepare to play a Panthers team they haven’t beaten in 12 years. Check out the latest stats, trends, and storylines.

Alex Smith knows he has to be better for Redskins to win against Panthers | NBC Sports Washington
While a short sample size, Alex Smith played his worst game with the Redskins last Monday in a dreadful loss to the Saints. The QB knows he must be better.

Washington Redskins vs. Carolina Panthers then and now | NBC Sports Washington
Here’s a breakdown of this Sunday’s game between the Redskins and Panthers along with a look back at some of the highs and lows of the series history.