USA TODAY Sports Network’s NFL Week 13 game previews, predictions

The USA TODAY Sports Network previews Week 13 in the NFL, with 49ers-Ravens, Patriots-Texans and Vikings-Seahawks leading the slate.

Washington Redskins at Carolina Panthers

Christian McCaffrey Carolina Panthers
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TV: 1 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS

Records: Redskins 2-9, Panthers 5-6

Line: Panthers by 9½

Redskins’ keys: Rookie QB Dwayne Haskins has to take better care of the ball. Defensively, the ’Skins must do a better job of stopping the run, especially considering they’ll face the league’s best running back, Christian McCaffrey.

Panthers’ keys: QB Kyle Allen needs to show more poise in the pocket, trust his receivers and stop running into sacks. Forcing passes in the red zone also has been an issue.

Who wins? The Redskins are among the worst teams in the league and are regularly overmatched, especially on the road. Panthers 33, Redskins 17

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