Washington Football Team vs. Panthers Week 16 preview, score prediction
By Ian Cummings
It’s crunch time for the Washington Football Team. With a win this week, they can clinch the NFC East.
It’s not entirely up to them, of course; they need some help from the Giants, who need to lose against the surging Baltimore Ravens to ensure Washington’s victory. But there is light at the end of the tunnel, and the Washington Football Team, against all odds, has a chance to take home the division.
With that being said, above all else, the Washington Football Team itself has to come ready to play. This week, they face a potential spoiler in the Carolina Panthers. While the Panthers are just 4-10, and on a four-game losing streak, they should be taken seriously. The offense is dangerous behind Matt Rhule and Joe Brady, and the defense has an immense pool of athletic talent.
Can the Washington Football Team survive the trap game and get the win that might seal their playoff fate? Here’s a preview of the team’s penultimate showdown of the 2020 regular season, against Ron Rivera’s former team — the Carolina Panthers