The matchup Monday night between the Carolina Panthers and host Washington Redskins has playoff implications with three games to go in the regular season. Air Force 1 Mid Pas Cher .Yet theres another topic that naturally has been making the rounds leading up to the game in Landover, Md. (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN).Thats the role of Redskins cornerback Josh Norman, who played with the Panthers and was the focal point of the secondary until he wasnt retained in the spring.Now Norman goes against his former team. At least the Panthers dont expect any surprises from the often-flamboyant and talkative defensive back.I think the guys know what to expect from Josh, Carolina coach Ron Rivera said. Thats the beauty of it.The Redskins dont want Norman or anything else to be a distraction because its a critical time for them as they try to stay in line for an NFC wild card spot. Close games have become part of the process for Washington (7-5-1).With the parity in the NFL, we keep grinding it out and its what we expect, Redskins coach Jay Gruden said.The Panthers have been complimentary of Norman, noting that he became a high-level player with them the past couple of years.He listened and he learned and he grew, Rivera said of Norman said. Those long arms of his come into play. ... The way he practiced improved the level of play around him. He brought a swagger to us. Guys feed off of that and thats what happened.Carolina quarterback Cam Newton said he cant become consumed with Normans actions.Its not a game about him vs. us, Newton said. We just need to win this game.Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins consulted with Norman months ago about some of what to expect from Carolinas defense.It really goes back to the spring, Cousins said. We talked some about the coverages and stuff, but at the end of the day its about executing.Cousins was in the same pre-draft training group a few years ago with Norman, so they had a connection prior to become teammates.What Ive always loved about him is that hes a worker, Cousins said. Winning matters to him. He has been a part of a winning team. He knows what that looks like.Cousins looks like a different quarterback at times as he continues to develop and might be directing a playoff-bound team.I see him building his confidence, Rivera said. I see him making good decisions. I see why they like who he is. To me, it all starts with Kirk Cousins. He has really come along. ... Theyve got play makers and thats what you have to be aware of.Carolina ripped the Redskins in a 44-16 home victory last season. That included the defense forcing five turnovers.Hopefully, we dont turn it over five times, Cousins said. Youd like to think were a more mature team ... and you protect the ball better.Cousins said there are lots of similarities with the Panthers defense to what the Redskins had to face a year ago.I remember Carolina being one of the better defenses we played all year, Cousins said. A lot of the same players are back. I do think their defense is still very good and smart players.With Norman now on the opposing team, the Redskins have been keen on praising the Panthers secondary this week. That includes rookie cornerbacks James Bradberry and Daryl Worley.Its hard to come into this league and play right away, Cousins said of Carolinas rookie cornerbacks.Cousins has been praised for his poise and precision at times as the Redskins have hung tough in the NFC East. The offense has become more difficult to defend.No matter whos on the field, we spread it around, Cousins said. Youre building that chemistry on knowing where guys should be.Its unclear if Cousins will have to contend with Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly, who has missed three games because of a concussion. Kuechly was cleared from the NFLs concussion protocol on Saturday but Rivera did not commit to playing him.The Redskins were glad to have extra time because of the Monday night game. That might give linebackers Sua Cravens (elbow) and Will Compton (knee sprain) time to recover from ailments, while special teams player Mack Brown entered the concussion protocol based on a hit last week against Philadelphia.The Panthers (5-8) have to win their final three games and receive quite a bit of help to land in the playoffs. Its a complicated path to the postseason even for a team that has won four of its last seven games.There is no room for error and we have to rely on certain other things happening, Rivera said. At the end of the day, our concern is our next game. We play the Redskins on Monday night and I believe our guys are going to prep and get ready. ... Our intention is to win them all.Washington holds a 7-5 edge in the all-time series with the Panthers, whove won the past four meetings. Nike Air Force 1 07 Femme Pas Cher . By having more great seasons. Manning was the only unanimous choice for the 2013 Associated Press NFL All-Pro team Friday. Nike Air Force 1 Low Soldes . -- Stanfords Kevin Danser knelt on one knee and hardly moved on the sideline as Michigan State celebrated its Rose Bowl victory and his Cardinal teammates made their way to the locker room. http://www.siteairforce1pascher.fr/air-f...se-blanche.html . Oaklands loss to Seattle clinched the ALs best record for the Red Sox with one day to spare in the regular season. "I think everybody was kind of watching," catcher David Ross said. "Demp (Ryan Dempster) came out before he went to the bullpen and was just yelling that they lost.TORONTO -- Hugh Charles, Bryant Turner, Jock Sanders and Andrew Harris were named the Gibsons Finest CFL Players of the Week for Week 2 on Tuesday. Charles earned offensive player of the week honours after rushing for 119 yards on 11 carries, including a 70-yard run for a touchdown in the Edmonton Eskimos win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Charles also caught three passes for 27 yards, including a 13-yard touchdown. Turner walks away with defensive honours for his strong showing in the Winnipeg Blue Bombers win over the MontrealAlouettes. Turner was a force for the Blue Bombers defence with five total tackles includingg three sacks, and forced a fumble in the Bombers win. Nike Air Force 1 low France. The Bombers defence held Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo to just 121 passing yards in the game. Sanders, the Sasatchewan Roughriders return specialist, had four kickoff returns for 100 yards and six punt returns for 74 yards en-route to being named Special Teams Player of the Week. Harris was named top Canadian after an impressive performance in the BC Lions win over the Toronto Argonauts. Harris had 15 carries for 103 yards and scored a touchdown in the Lions 24-16 victory. The Winnipeg nativve also had six catches for 49 yards. ' ' '