Denver Broncos at Washington Redskins Week 16 NFL Picks & Parlay 12/24/2017

Sunday, December 24, 2017

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The Washington Redskins host the Denver Broncos at FedExField on Sunday, December 24, 2017. The opening line for this game has Washington as 4.5 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 42. The Redskins have an over/under record of 8-6-0 and they are 6-8-0 against the spread. The Broncos have an ATS record of 4-9-1 while their over/under record is 7-7-0.

Valuable Denver Broncos Betting Trends

The Denver Broncos are 7-7-0 against the over/under

The Denver Broncos are 4-9-1 against the spread

Important Washington Redskins Betting Trends

The Washington Redskins are 8-6-0 against the over/under

The Washington Redskins are 6-8-0 against the spread

Key Denver Broncos Injuries

12/18/17 LB Shane Ray Wrist IR
12/14/17 QB Brock Osweiler None is expected to start Sunday vs Washington
12/14/17 QB Trevor Siemian Shoulder IR
12/14/17 WR Emmanuel Sanders Ankle left last game, is "?" Sunday vs Washington
12/13/17 S Justin Simmons Ankle IR
12/11/17 G Ronald Leary Back IR
12/05/17 DE Derek Wolfe Neck IR
11/27/17 QB Paxton Lynch Ankle is out indefinitely
11/08/17 T Menelik Watson Foot IR
11/06/17 QB Chad Kelly Wrist IR
11/06/17 TE Jake Butt Knee IR
10/20/17 LB Corey Nelson Elbow IR
10/17/17 G Billy Turner Undisclosed IR
09/15/17 DE Jared Crick Back IR
09/05/17 WR Carlos Henderson Thumb IR
08/12/17 DL Billy Winn Knee IR

Key Washington Redskins Injuries

12/17/17 LB Zach Brown Foot is "?" Sunday vs Denver
12/17/17 S Montae Nicholson Concussion is "?" Sunday vs Denver
12/17/17 LB Ryan Anderson Knee left last game, is "?" Sunday vs Denver
12/12/17 RB Byron Marshall Hamstring IR
12/12/17 LB Chris Carter Fibula IR
12/12/17 TE Jordan Reed Hamstring IR
11/21/17 C Spencer Long Quad IR
11/21/17 G Shawn Lauvao Stinger IR
11/20/17 RB Chris Thompson Fibula IR
11/20/17 WR Terrelle Pryor Sr. Ankle IR
11/14/17 LB Will Compton Foot IR
11/14/17 RB Rob Kelley Ankle IR
11/01/17 S Stefan McClure Hamstring IR
10/27/17 LB Mason Foster Shoulder IR
10/19/17 DL Jonathan Allen Foot IR
09/07/17 S Su'a Cravens Personal out for season
09/05/17 RB Keith Marshall Knee IR
09/05/17 DE Trent Murphy Knee IR
09/05/17 DL Phil Taylor Sr. Quad IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Denver Broncos have run for 1,585 yards as a team, which ranks 14th in the NFL. They've run 398 times, averaging 4 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Broncos have been penalized on offense 106 times for 825 yards so far this season, which has them 6th in the league in penalties. They are 24th in the NFL in points scored with 254. They have run 939 plays this season for 4,519 yards, which ranks them 20th in the league in total offense. The Broncos average 4.8 yards per play, which is 29th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 257 1st downs this year, placing them 24th overall as an offensive unit. Brock Osweiler averages 6.7 yards per pass attempt and 12.1 yards per completion. He has completed 74 passes on 134 attempts for a completion percentage of 55.2%. His quarterback rating is 75.9. He has thrown for 895 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Broncos rush defense has allowed 372 attempts for 1,233 yards this year, putting them in 4th place in the league against the run. Denver has committed 79 penalties for 746 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 9th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 31.8% of possessions on defense, which is 9th in the league. They are 20th in the league in points allowed on defense with 328. They have surrendered a total of 3,875 yards on D, which is 1st in the NFL. The Broncos are ranked 2nd in yards per play allowed with 4.7. Their pass defense has given up 5.9 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 12th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 253 passes on 418 attempts against the Denver Broncos defense this season, placing them 1st and 1st in the National Football League. The Denver pass defense has also given up a total of 2,642 yards through the air, which is 2nd overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Denver Broncos have attempted 30 field goals this season and made 22, which is 19th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 73.3%. Denver Broncos kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 24 for 24 this year. Their punters have totaled 2,953 yards on 66 punts, averaging 44.7 yards per punt. That places them 19th in the NFL in punting average. Denver is ranked 4th in the league in punt returns with 37. They've accumulated 327 punt return yards and average 8.8 yards per return, which is 14th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 44 yards. They have returned 30 kicks for 658 yards on special teams, ranking 9th in kick return yardage. The Broncos average 21.9 yards per kick return and have a long of 61 yards this year. They are 14th in the league in all-purpose yards with 5,791.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Washington Redskins are 18th in the National Football League in points scored with 305. They have run 860 plays this year for 4,616 yards, which ranks them 18th in the NFL in total offense. The Redskins average 5.4 yards per play, which is 15th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 249 1st downs this season, ranking them 25th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Washington has run for 1,300 yards as a unit, which ranks 26th in the league. They've run 356 times, averaging 3.7 yards per rush as a unit. The Redskins have been penalized on offense 82 times for 663 yards so far this year, which has them 27th in the NFL in penalties. Kirk Cousins has passed for 3,636 yards this year. He's completed 308 throws while attempting 466 passes for a completion percentage of 66.1%. His quarterback rating this season is 98.8. He averages 11.8 yards per completion and 7.8 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Washington is 29th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 359. They have given up a total of 4,855 yards on D, which is 20th in the league. The Redskins are 21st in yards per play allowed with 5.4. Their pass defense has allowed 6.2 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 19th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 274 throws on 465 attempts against the Washington defense this season, ranking them 4th and 11th in the league. The Redskins pass defense has also surrendered a total of 3,128 yards in the air, which is 16th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 399 attempts for 1,727 yards this season, putting them in 28th place in the NFL against the run. The Washington Redskins have had 94 penalties for 832 yards on defense this year. That places them 19th in the league. They've allowed a score on 38.3% of possessions on defense, which is 25th in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

Washington is 23rd in the NFL in punt returns with 25. They've totaled 129 punt return yards and are averaging 5.2 yards per return, which is 29th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 18 yards. They have returned 30 kicks for 627 yards on special teams, placing them 12th in kick return yardage. The Redskins average 20.9 yards per kick return and have a long of 35 yards this season. They are 18th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 5,692. The Washington Redskins have tried 24 field goals this season and made 21, which is 20th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 87.5%. Washington kickers have made 91% of their extra points, going 32 for 35 this season. Their punters have accumulated 3,124 yards on 69 punts, averaging 45.3 yards per punt. That ranks them 14th in the NFL in punting average.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Broncos +4.5 and under 42 total points

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