Saturday, December 26, 2015

Lincoln Financial Field

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The Washington Redskins face the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. The opening line for this game has Philadelphia as 3.5 point favorites and the over/under was set at 47.

Kirk Cousins finished his last game with 319 yards through the air for Washington. He completed 22 passes out of 28 attempts for a 79% completion percentage. The Redskins were led in rushing by Alfred Morris, who finished with 84 yards on 14 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 6 yards per carry. DeSean Jackson was the team leader in receiving with a total of 153 yards and 6 receptions. He finished the game with an average of 26 yards per reception. As a team in that game Washington had 431 total yards on 56 plays. They gained 7 rushing first downs, 13 passing, and 3 by way of penalty for a total of 23 first downs on the game. The Redskins rushed for 123 yards by way of 27 carries.

Sam Bradford finished his last game with 361 yards through the air for Philadelphia. He completed 28 passes out of 41 attempts for a 68% completion percentage. The Eagles were led in rushing by Ryan Mathews, who finished with 58 yards on 11 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 5 yards per carry. Jordan Matthews was the team leader in receiving with a total of 159 yards and 8 receptions. He finished the game with an average of 20 yards per reception. Philadelphia had 424 total yards on 63 plays. They gained 4 rushing first downs, 15 passing, and 0 by way of penalty for a total of 19 first downs on the game. The Eagles rushed for 74 yards by way of 20 carries.

Washington is scoring 23 points per game on offense this season. In the passing department, they are averaging 24 passes on 35 attempts for a 69% percent completion percentage this season. They throw for a total of 247 yards per game through the air as well. The Redskins are running for an average of 97 yards per game on 26 attempts for an average of 3.7 yards per carry. They are also running 62 plays per game and average 5.5 yards per play for an average of 343 yards per contest. The Redskins manage 20 first downs per contest and they average a total of 52.7 penalty yards on 6.7 penalties.

Washington allows 240 passing yards per game and 24 points per contest on defense. They give up 20 completions on 33 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 61%. The Redskins allow 130 rushing yards per game on 27 carries for a 4.8 average per play. Washington gives up 370 total yards per game including 6 yards per play. They force 1.5 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 7.1 penalties per game that total 61.9 yards as a unit.

Philadelphia averages 23 points per game this season on offense. In the passing department, they complete 24 passes per game on 38 attempts for a 63% percent completion percentage. They are throwing for 244 yards through the air per game thus far. The Eagles run for an average of 113 yards per game on 29 attempts for an average of 3.9 yards per carry this season. They also run 69 plays per game and average 5.2 yards per play for an average of 357 yards in each contest. The Eagles are gaining 21 first downs per contest and they average 54.5 penalty yards on 6.6 penalties per game.

Philadelphia allows an average of 259 passing yards and 26 points per contest. They give up 24 completions on 39 attempts for a completion percentage of 62% per game. The Eagles allow 134 rushing yards per contest on 30 carries for a 4.5 average per rush. Philadelphia gives up 393 total yards per game including an average of 5.5 per play. They create an average of 1.8 turnovers per game and 8.1 penalties for 69.2 yards each game.

Washington Betting Trends

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

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

Philadelphia Betting Trends

Philadelphia is 6-8-0 against the over/under so far this season

Philadelphia has an ATS record of 6-8-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

Washington

12/20/15 WR Andre Roberts Knee "?" Saturday vs. Philadelphia
12/20/15 RB Chris Thompson Shoulder "?" Saturday vs. Philadelphia
12/20/15 S Jeron Johnson Hamstring "?" Saturday vs. Philadelphia
12/14/15 TE Derek Carrier ACL out for season
12/11/15 DE Stephen Paea Toe IR
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

Philadelphia

12/22/15 CB Byron Maxwell Shoulder "?" Saturday vs. Washington
12/22/15 DB Eric Rowe Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Washington
12/22/15 TE Zach Ertz Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Washington
12/21/15 QB Sam Bradford Shoulder probable Saturday vs. Washington
11/28/15 CB Nolan Carroll Jr. Ankle IR
11/20/15 DB Jerome Couplin Shoulder IR
11/11/15 LB Jordan Hicks Pectoral IR
10/08/15 T Andrew Gardner Foot IR
09/29/15 K Cody Parkey Leg IR
09/16/15 C David Molk Bicep IR

Tony's Pick: Take Philadelphia

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