San Francisco 49ers at Washington Redskins Week 6 NFL Picks & Predictions 10/15/2017

Sunday, October 15, 2017

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FedExField is the venue for the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Washington Redskins on Sunday, October 15, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Washington as 9 point favorites. The total has been set at 46.5. The Redskins are 2-2-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 2-2-0. The 49ers are 3-2-0 ATS and their over/under record is 2-3-0.

Valuable San Francisco 49ers Betting Trends

The San Francisco 49ers are 2-3-0 against the over/under

The San Francisco 49ers are 3-2-0 against the spread

Important Washington Redskins Betting Trends

The Washington Redskins are 2-2-0 against the over/under

The Washington Redskins are 2-2-0 against the spread

Key San Francisco 49ers Injuries

10/08/17 DB Adrian Colbert Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Washington
10/08/17 CB Ahkello Witherspoon Concussion left last game, "?" Sunday vs. Washington
10/08/17 LB Dekoda Watson Groin "?" Sunday vs. Washington
09/25/17 DL Tank Carradine Ankle IR
09/20/17 S Eric Reid Knee out indefinitely
09/13/17 LB Reuben Foster Ankle out indefinitely
09/05/17 LB Malcolm Smith Pectoral IR
09/05/17 DL Ronald Blair III Thumb IR
09/05/17 RB Joe Williams Ankle IR
09/02/17 G Joshua Garnett Knee IR

Key Washington Redskins Injuries

10/08/17 DL Jonathan Allen Undisclosed "?" Sunday vs. San Francisco
10/08/17 CB Josh Norman Ribs expected to miss 2-4 weeks
10/08/17 S Montae Nicholson Undisclosed "?" Sunday vs. San Francisco
10/08/17 LB Zach Brown Undisclosed "?" Sunday vs. San Francisco
10/08/17 RB Rob Kelley Ankle "?" Sunday vs. San Francisco
10/08/17 T Trent Williams Knee probable Sunday vs. San Francisco
10/04/17 WR Josh Doctson Shoulder "?"
09/25/17 T Ty Nsekhe Groin "?" Sunday vs. San Francisco
09/07/17 S Su'a Cravens Personal out for season
09/05/17 RB Keith Marshall Knee IR
09/05/17 DL Phil Taylor Sr. Quad IR
09/05/17 DE Trent Murphy Knee IR
07/30/17 S DeAngelo Hall Knee PUP

Useful Offensive Statistics

The San Francisco 49ers have run for 484 yards as a unit, which ranks 20th in the league. They've run 116 times, averaging 4.2 yards per rush as a unit. The 49ers have been penalized on offense 49 times for 385 yards so far this year, which has them 1st in the NFL in penalties. They are 25th in the National Football League in points scored with 89. They have run 325 plays this year for 1,593 yards, which ranks them 17th in the NFL in total offense. The 49ers average 4.9 yards per play, which is 27th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 92 1st downs this season, ranking them 17th overall as an offensive unit. Brian Hoyer has completed 115 throws while attempting 194 passes for a completion percentage of 59.3%. He has passed for 1,211 yards this year. He averages 10.5 yards per completion and 6.2 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 75.8.

Defensive Statistics

The 49ers rush defense has given up 164 attempts for 583 yards this season, putting them in 19th place in the NFL against the run. They have had 38 penalties for 305 yards on defense this year. That places them 23rd in the league. They've allowed a score on 42.6% of possessions on defense, which is 31st in the NFL. San Francisco is 22nd in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 120. They have given up a total of 1,832 yards on D, which is 30th in the league. The 49ers are 17th in yards per play allowed with 5.2. Their pass defense has allowed 6.6 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 23rd in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 114 throws on 177 attempts against the San Francisco 49ers defense this season, ranking them 25th and 26th in the league. The San Francisco pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,249 yards in the air, which is 28th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The San Francisco 49ers have tried 6 field goals this season and made 6, which is 13th in the league. San Francisco 49ers kickers have made 75% of their extra points, going 3 for 4 this season. Their punters have accumulated 554 yards on 13 punts, averaging 42.6 yards per punt. That ranks them 29th in the NFL in punting average. San Francisco is 19th in the NFL in punt returns with 6. They've totaled 58 punt return yards and are averaging 9.7 yards per return, which is 10th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 21 yards. They have returned 6 kicks for 127 yards on special teams, placing them 10th in kick return yardage. The 49ers average 21.2 yards per kick return and have a long of 34 yards this season. They are 18th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 1,132.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Washington Redskins are 22nd in the NFL in points scored with 91. They have run 244 plays this season for 1,452 yards, which ranks them 26th in the league in total offense. The Redskins average 6 yards per play, which is 5th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 70 1st downs this year, placing them 31st overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Washington has run for 520 yards as a team, which ranks 15th in the NFL. They've run 116 times, averaging 4.5 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Redskins have been penalized on offense 23 times for 161 yards so far this season, which has them 31st in the league in penalties. Kirk Cousins has thrown for 1,004 yards this season. He has completed 80 passes on 121 attempts for a completion percentage of 66.1%. His quarterback rating this season is 107.6. He averages 8.3 yards per pass attempt and 12.6 yards per completion.

Defensive Statistics

Washington is 10th in the league in points allowed on defense with 89. They have surrendered a total of 1,245 yards on D, which is 3rd in the NFL. The Redskins are ranked 19th in yards per play allowed with 5.3. Their pass defense has given up 6.2 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 16th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 87 passes on 132 attempts against the Washington defense this season, placing them 2nd and 1st in the National Football League. The Redskins pass defense has also given up a total of 890 yards through the air, which is 5th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 90 attempts for 355 yards this year, putting them in 5th place in the league against the run. The Washington Redskins have committed 22 penalties for 201 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 3rd in the NFL. They've given up a score on 34.8% of possessions on defense, which is 14th in the league.

Special Teams Stats

Washington is ranked 8th in the league in punt returns with 8. They've accumulated 39 punt return yards and average 4.9 yards per return, which is 24th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 18 yards. They have returned 5 kicks for 93 yards on special teams, ranking 19th in kick return yardage. The Redskins average 18.6 yards per kick return and have a long of 24 yards this year. They are 10th in the league in all-purpose yards with 1,325. The Washington Redskins have attempted 7 field goals this season and made 5, which is 18th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 71.4%. Washington kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 8 for 8 this year. Their punters have totaled 587 yards on 13 punts, averaging 45.2 yards per punt. That places them 20th in the NFL in punting average.

Who will win tonight's 49ers/Redskins NFL game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Redskins -9

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