Sunday, November 15, 2015

FedExField

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The New Orleans Saints matchup against the Washington Redskins on Sunday at FedExField. The opening line for this game has Washington as 1 point favorites and the over/under was set at 50.

Drew Brees finished his last game with 389 yards through the air for New Orleans. He completed 28 passes out of 39 attempts for a 72% completion percentage. The Saints were led in rushing by Mark Ingram, who finished with 52 yards on 21 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 3 yards per carry. Willie Snead led the team in receiving. He had a total of 95 yards on 6 receptions for an average of 16 yards per catch in the game. As a team in that game New Orleans totaled 416 yards by way of 69 plays. They rushed the ball 26 times for a total of 59 yards on the game and the Saints totaled 29 first downs by getting 5 rushing, 18 passing and 6 by penalty.

Kirk Cousins finished his last game with 217 yards through the air for Washington. He completed 22 passes out of 40 attempts for a 55% completion percentage. The Redskins were led in rushing by Matt Jones, who finished with 27 yards on 11 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 2 yards per carry. Pierre Garcon led the team in receiving. He had a total of 70 yards on 4 receptions for an average of 18 yards per catch in the game. Washington totaled 250 yards by way of 56 plays. They rushed the ball 15 times for a total of 37 yards on the game and the Redskins totaled 16 first downs by getting 3 rushing, 12 passing and 1 by penalty.

New Orleans is scoring 27 points per game on offense this season. In the passing department, they are averaging 30 passes on 42 attempts for a 71% percent completion percentage this season. They throw for a total of 327 yards per game through the air as well. The Saints are averaging 95 rushing yards per game on 26 attempts per contest for an average of 3.7 yards per carry. They run 71 plays per game and average 5.9 yards per play for an average of 422 total yards each outing. The Saints get 25 first downs per game and they average 74.2 penalty yards via 8.3 penalties each contest.

New Orleans allows 292 passing yards per game and 30 points per contest on defense. They give up 24 completions on 36 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 67%. The Saints allow an average of 123 rushing yards per game on 26 carries for a 4.7 average. New Orleans gives up 415 total yards per game including 6.5 yards per play. They force 1.4 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 7.2 penalties per game that total 52.8 yards as a unit.

Washington averages 20 points per game this season on offense. In the passing department, they complete 26 passes per game on 39 attempts for a 67% percent completion percentage. They are throwing for 238 yards through the air per game thus far. The Redskins rush for an average of 91 yards per contest on 25 attempts for an average of 3.6 yards per carry for the season. They run 65 plays per game and average 5.1 yards per play for an average of 329 total yards per game. The Redskins are averaging 20 first downs per outing and accumulate 52.8 penalty yards via 6.4 penalties each game.

Washington allows an average of 240 passing yards and 24 points per contest. They give up 21 completions on 33 attempts for a completion percentage of 64% per game. The Redskins allow an average of 133 rushing yards per game on 28 carries for an average of 4.8 yards per carry. Washington gives up 373 total yards per game including an average of 6 per play. They create an average of 1.5 turnovers per game and 7.2 penalties for 63.8 yards each game.

New Orleans Betting Trends

New Orleans is 5-3-1 against the over/under so far this season

New Orleans has an ATS record of 4-4-1 this season

Washington Betting Trends

Washington is 3-5-0 against the over/under so far this season

Washington has an ATS record of 3-5-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

New Orleans

11/10/15 QB Luke McCown Back IR
11/08/15 CB Damian Swann Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Washington
11/08/15 LB Dannell Ellerbe Hip "?" Sunday vs. Washington
11/08/15 LB Hau'oli Kikaha Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Washington
11/08/15 LB Ramon Humber Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Washington
11/04/15 RB Khiry Robinson Leg IR
10/16/15 T Andrus Peat Knee out indefinitely
09/18/15 LB Davis Tull Shoulder IR
09/14/15 S Rafael Bush Pectoral IR

Washington

11/08/15 CB DeAngelo Hall Toe "?" Sunday vs. New Orleans
11/08/15 G Kory Lichtensteiger Shoulder "?" Sunday vs. New Orleans
11/08/15 DT Terrence Knighton Migraine "?" Sunday vs. New Orleans
10/01/15 CB Justin Rogers Foot IR
10/01/15 G Shawn Lauvao Ankle IR
09/22/15 LB Martrell Spaight Concussion IR
09/16/15 DB Duke Ihenacho Wrist IR
08/17/15 TE Logan Paulsen Toe IR
08/14/15 TE Niles Paul Leg IR

Guy's Pick: Take New Orleans

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