Sunday, December 13, 2015

Soldier Field

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The Washington Redskins face the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field. The opening line for this game has Chicago as 1 point favorites and the over/under was set at 44.

Kirk Cousins finished his last game with 219 yards through the air for Washington. He completed 22 passes out of 31 attempts for a 71% completion percentage. Matt Jones led the Redskins in rushing with 49 yards. He averaged 3 yards per carry on his 18 rushing attempts for the game. DeSean Jackson was the team leader in receiving with a total of 80 yards and 6 receptions. He finished the game with an average of 13 yards per reception. As a team in that game Washington had 266 total yards on 60 plays. They gained 4 rushing first downs, 9 passing, and 2 by way of penalty for a total of 15 first downs on the game. The Redskins rushed for 73 yards by way of 26 carries.

Jay Cutler finished his last game with 202 yards through the air for Chicago. He completed 18 passes out of 31 attempts for a 58% completion percentage. Matt Forte led the Bears in rushing with 84 yards. He averaged 4 yards per carry on his 21 rushing attempts for the game. Alshon Jeffery was the team leader in receiving with a total of 85 yards and 4 receptions. He finished the game with an average of 21 yards per reception. Chicago had 364 total yards on 74 plays. They gained 12 rushing first downs, 8 passing, and 0 by way of penalty for a total of 20 first downs on the game. The Bears rushed for 170 yards by way of 42 carries.

Washington is averaging 21 points per game on the offensive side of the ball. They are completing 24 passes per game on 35 attempts for a 69% percent completion percentage and average 239 yards in the passing department per game. The Redskins are running for an average of 94 yards per game on 26 attempts for an average of 3.6 yards per carry. They are also running 63 plays per game and average 5.3 yards per play for an average of 333 yards per contest. The Redskins manage 19 first downs per contest and they average a total of 55.8 penalty yards on 6.8 penalties.

Washington gives up an average of 238 passing yards and 24 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow 21 completions per game on 34 attempts for a completion percentage of 62%. The Redskins allow an average of 124 rushing yards per game on 27 carries for a 4.6 average. Washington allows 363 total yards per game including 5.8 yards per play. They force 1.7 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 7.1 penalties for 60.9 yards per game.

Chicago is putting 21 points on the board per game on the offensive side of the ball. They complete 21 passes per game on 34 attempts for a 62% percent completion percentage and average 232 yards in the passing department for each outing. The Bears run for an average of 116 yards per game on 30 attempts for an average of 3.9 yards per carry this season. They also run 66 plays per game and average 5.3 yards per play for an average of 348 yards in each contest. The Bears are gaining 20 first downs per contest and they average 62.6 penalty yards on 6.8 penalties per game.

Chicago gives up 211 passing yards per outing and 24 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow an average of 20 completions on 33 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 61%. The Bears allow an average of 128 rushing yards per game on 27 carries for an average of 4.7 yards per carry. Chicago allows 339 total yards per game for an average of 5.5 yards per play. They force 1.1 turnovers per contest and 6.5 penalties for 59.9 yards in each contest.

Washington Betting Trends

Washington is 5-7-0 against the over/under so far this season

Washington has an ATS record of 5-7-0 this season

Chicago Betting Trends

Chicago is 5-7-0 against the over/under so far this season

Chicago has an ATS record of 7-5-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

Washington

12/08/15 DE Jason Hatcher Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Chicago
12/07/15 WR Andre Roberts Knee "?" Sunday vs. Chicago
12/07/15 TE Derek Carrier Achilles "?" Sunday vs. Chicago
12/07/15 CB Deshazor Everett Knee "?" Sunday vs. Chicago
12/06/15 DE Trenton Robinson Hamstring IR
12/05/15 LB Perry Riley Foot out for season
11/26/15 DB Chris Culliver ACL IR
11/12/15 G Kory Lichtensteiger Shoulder IR - designated to return
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

Chicago

12/08/15 TE Martellus Bennett Ribs probable Sunday vs. Washington
12/06/15 S Antrel Rolle Knee "?" Sunday vs. Washington
12/06/15 WR Eddie Royal Knee "?" Sunday vs. Washington
12/06/15 WR Marquess Wilson Foot "?" Sunday vs. Washington
10/17/15 DT Ego Ferguson Knee IR
10/06/15 C Will Montgomery Leg IR
09/15/15 DE Cornelius Washington Quad IR
09/04/15 S Ryan Mundy Hip IR
08/15/15 WR Kevin White Shin out indefinitely

Josh's Pick: Take Chicago

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