Washington Redskins at New Orleans Saints Week 11 NFL Picks & Predictions 11/19/2017

Sunday, November 19, 2017

Mercedes-Benz Superdome

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The New Orleans Saints host the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, November 19, 2017. The opening line for this game has New Orleans as 7.5 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 49. The Saints have an over/under record of 5-4-0 and they are 7-2-0 against the spread. The Redskins have an ATS record of 3-6-0 while their over/under record is 6-3-0.

Valuable Washington Redskins Betting Trends

The Washington Redskins are 6-3-0 against the over/under

The Washington Redskins are 3-6-0 against the spread

Important New Orleans Saints Betting Trends

The New Orleans Saints are 5-4-0 against the over/under

The New Orleans Saints are 7-2-0 against the spread

Key Washington Redskins Injuries

11/13/17 RB Rob Kelley Ankle is out indefinitely11/12/17 DT Arthur Jones Shoulder is "?" Sunday vs. New Orleans11/12/17 WR Brian Quick Concussion is "?" Sunday vs. New Orleans11/12/17 S DeAngelo Hall Knee left last game, is "?" Sunday vs. New Orleans11/12/17 DL Matt Ioannidis Hand is "?" Sunday vs. New Orleans11/12/17 S Montae Nicholson Shoulder is "?" Sunday vs. New Orleans11/12/17 TE Niles Paul Concussion is "?" Sunday vs. New Orleans11/12/17 WR Ryan Grant Concussion left last game, is "?" Sunday vs. New Orleans11/12/17 LB Will Compton Foot left last game, is "?" Sunday vs. New Orleans11/01/17 S Stefan McClure Hamstring IR10/27/17 LB Mason Foster Shoulder IR10/19/17 DL Jonathan Allen Foot IR10/17/17 K Dustin Hopkins Hip IR09/07/17 S Su'a Cravens Personal out for season09/05/17 RB Keith Marshall Knee IR09/05/17 DL Phil Taylor Sr. Quad IR09/05/17 DE Trent Murphy Knee IR

Key New Orleans Saints Injuries

11/13/17 RB Daniel Lasco Back is out for season11/12/17 LB A.J. Klein Ankle left last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Washington11/12/17 S Kenny Vaccaro Groin is "?" Sunday vs. Washington10/04/17 LB Alex Anzalone Arm IR10/03/17 T Zach Strief Knee IR09/27/17 DT David Parry Ankle IR09/24/17 DE Mitchell Loewen Ankle IR09/08/17 LS Jon Dorenbos Illness out indefinitely09/05/17 CB Delvin Breaux Fibula IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Washington Redskins have run for 870 yards as a team, which ranks 24th in the NFL. They've run 232 times, averaging 3.8 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Redskins have been penalized on offense 47 times for 368 yards so far this season, which has them 31st in the league in penalties. They are 13th in the NFL in points scored with 207. They have run 568 plays this season for 3,138 yards, which ranks them 15th in the league in total offense. The Redskins average 5.5 yards per play, which is 14th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 170 1st downs this year, placing them 21st overall as an offensive unit. Kirk Cousins averages 7.9 yards per pass attempt and 11.9 yards per completion. He has completed 208 passes on 313 attempts for a completion percentage of 66.5%. His quarterback rating is 98.6. He has thrown for 2,474 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Redskins rush defense has allowed 241 attempts for 986 yards this year, putting them in 13th place in the league against the run. Washington has committed 65 penalties for 563 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 22nd in the NFL. They've given up a score on 37.7% of possessions on defense, which is 26th in the league. They are 26th in the league in points allowed on defense with 232. They have surrendered a total of 3,101 yards on D, which is 20th in the NFL. The Redskins are ranked 22nd in yards per play allowed with 5.5. Their pass defense has given up 6.6 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 20th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 186 passes on 300 attempts against the Washington Redskins defense this season, placing them 10th and 12th in the National Football League. The Washington pass defense has also given up a total of 2,115 yards through the air, which is 17th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Washington Redskins have attempted 19 field goals this season and made 16, which is 19th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 84.2%. Washington Redskins kickers have made 91% of their extra points, going 21 for 23 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,688 yards on 38 punts, averaging 44.4 yards per punt. That places them 24th in the NFL in punting average. Washington is ranked 25th in the league in punt returns with 15. They've accumulated 75 punt return yards and average 5 yards per return, which is 31st in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 18 yards. They have returned 15 kicks for 312 yards on special teams, ranking 24th in kick return yardage. The Redskins average 20.8 yards per kick return and have a long of 29 yards this year. They are 17th in the league in all-purpose yards with 3,731.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The New Orleans Saints are 3rd in the National Football League in points scored with 268. They have run 584 plays this year for 3,622 yards, which ranks them 2nd in the NFL in total offense. The Saints average 6.2 yards per play, which is 2nd in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 198 1st downs this season, ranking them 3rd overall as an offensive unit. On the ground New Orleans has run for 1,280 yards as a unit, which ranks 3rd in the league. They've run 276 times, averaging 4.6 yards per rush as a unit. The Saints have been penalized on offense 55 times for 486 yards so far this year, which has them 26th in the NFL in penalties. Drew Brees has passed for 2,398 yards this year. He's completed 215 throws while attempting 300 passes for a completion percentage of 71.7%. His quarterback rating this season is 104. He averages 11.2 yards per completion and 8 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

New Orleans is 5th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 165. They have given up a total of 2,811 yards on D, which is 8th in the league. The Saints are 19th in yards per play allowed with 5.3. Their pass defense has allowed 5.6 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 8th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 178 throws on 297 attempts against the New Orleans defense this season, ranking them 7th and 11th in the league. The Saints pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,813 yards in the air, which is 6th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 212 attempts for 998 yards this season, putting them in 16th place in the NFL against the run. The New Orleans Saints have had 60 penalties for 448 yards on defense this year. That places them 4th in the league. They've allowed a score on 30.9% of possessions on defense, which is 9th in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

New Orleans is 17th in the NFL in punt returns with 20. They've totaled 103 punt return yards and are averaging 5.2 yards per return, which is 30th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 17 yards. They have returned 18 kicks for 350 yards on special teams, placing them 16th in kick return yardage. The Saints average 19.4 yards per kick return and have a long of 39 yards this season. They are 4th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 4,131. The New Orleans Saints have tried 22 field goals this season and made 18, which is 13th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 81.8%. New Orleans kickers have made 90% of their extra points, going 28 for 31 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,300 yards on 27 punts, averaging 48.1 yards per punt. That ranks them 7th in the NFL in punting average.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Redskins +7.5

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