Washington Redskins at New York Giants Week 17 NFL Picks & Predictions 12/31/2017

Sunday, December 31, 2017

MetLife Stadium

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The New York Giants host the Washington Redskins at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, December 31, 2017. The opening line for this game has Washington as 3.5 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 40. The Giants have an over/under record of 6-9-0 and they are 6-9-0 against the spread. The Redskins have an ATS record of 7-8-0 while their over/under record is 8-7-0.

Valuable Washington Redskins Betting Trends

The Washington Redskins are 8-7-0 against the over/under

The Washington Redskins are 7-8-0 against the spread

Important New York Giants Betting Trends

The New York Giants are 6-9-0 against the over/under

The New York Giants are 6-9-0 against the spread

Key Washington Redskins Injuries

12/24/17 WR Robert Davis Concussion left last game, is "?" Sunday vs NY Giants
12/24/17 LB Zach Brown Foot is "?" Sunday vs NY Giants
12/24/17 DL Ziggy Hood Elbow left last game, is "?" Sunday vs NY Giants
12/24/17 LB Ryan Anderson Knee is "?" Sunday vs NY Giants
12/22/17 RB LeShun Daniels Hand IR
12/22/17 T Trent Williams Knee IR
12/19/17 S Montae Nicholson Concussion IR
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 G Shawn Lauvao Stinger IR
11/21/17 C Spencer Long Quad 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 DE Trent Murphy Knee IR
09/05/17 RB Keith Marshall Knee IR
09/05/17 DL Phil Taylor Sr. Quad IR

Key New York Giants Injuries

12/24/17 LB B.J. Goodson Ankle is "?" Sunday vs Washington
12/24/17 S Landon Collins Forearm left last game, is downgraded to OUT Sunday vs Washington
12/24/17 DE Romeo Okwara Knee is "?" Sunday vs Washington
12/24/17 WR Sterling Shepard Neck injured last game, is "?" Sunday vs Washington
12/24/17 WR Tavarres King Concussion is "?" Sunday vs Washington
12/24/17 TE Evan Engram Ribs left last game, is "?" Sunday vs Washington
12/14/17 G Justin Pugh Back IR
12/10/17 WR Darius Powe Foot IR
12/06/17 LB Jonathan Casillas Neck IR
11/29/17 CB Janoris Jenkins Ankle IR
11/27/17 CB Donte Deayon Forearm IR
11/27/17 LB Curtis Grant Knee IR
11/27/17 G D.J. Fluker Toe IR
11/27/17 LB Deontae Skinner Hamstring IR
11/14/17 LB Keenan Robinson Quad IR
11/05/17 C Weston Richburg Concussion IR
10/10/17 WR Brandon Marshall Ankle IR
10/09/17 WR Dwayne Harris Foot IR
10/08/17 WR Odell Beckham Jr. Fibula IR
09/04/17 LB Mark Herzlich Neck IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Washington Redskins have run for 1,387 yards as a team, which ranks 25th in the NFL. They've run 385 times, averaging 3.6 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Redskins have been penalized on offense 88 times for 698 yards so far this season, which has them 27th in the league in penalties. They are 14th in the NFL in points scored with 332. They have run 926 plays this season for 5,002 yards, which ranks them 15th in the league in total offense. The Redskins average 5.4 yards per play, which is 13th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 268 1st downs this year, placing them 24th overall as an offensive unit. Kirk Cousins averages 7.8 yards per pass attempt and 12 yards per completion. He has completed 327 passes on 503 attempts for a completion percentage of 65%. His quarterback rating is 98.5. He has thrown for 3,935 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Redskins rush defense has allowed 428 attempts for 1,886 yards this year, putting them in 29th place in the league against the run. Washington has committed 97 penalties for 862 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 19th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 36.7% of possessions on defense, which is 21st in the league. They are 26th in the league in points allowed on defense with 370. They have surrendered a total of 5,185 yards on D, which is 22nd in the NFL. The Redskins are ranked 18th in yards per play allowed with 5.3. Their pass defense has given up 6.1 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 17th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 296 passes on 503 attempts against the Washington Redskins defense this season, placing them 5th and 12th in the National Football League. The Washington pass defense has also given up a total of 3,299 yards through the air, which is 14th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Washington Redskins have attempted 26 field goals this season and made 23, which is 21st in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 88.5%. Washington Redskins kickers have made 92% of their extra points, going 35 for 38 this year. Their punters have totaled 3,371 yards on 74 punts, averaging 45.6 yards per punt. That places them 13th in the NFL in punting average. Washington is ranked 23rd in the league in punt returns with 26. They've accumulated 132 punt return yards and average 5.1 yards per return, which is 29th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 18 yards. They have returned 32 kicks for 656 yards on special teams, ranking 13th in kick return yardage. The Redskins average 20.5 yards per kick return and have a long of 35 yards this year. They are 16th in the league in all-purpose yards with 6,110.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The New York Giants are 31st in the National Football League in points scored with 228. They have run 962 plays this year for 4,647 yards, which ranks them 22nd in the NFL in total offense. The Giants average 4.8 yards per play, which is 29th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 254 1st downs this season, ranking them 29th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground New York has run for 1,289 yards as a unit, which ranks 29th in the league. They've run 350 times, averaging 3.7 yards per rush as a unit. The Giants have been penalized on offense 88 times for 870 yards so far this year, which has them 26th in the NFL in penalties. Eli Manning has passed for 3,336 yards this year. He's completed 342 throws while attempting 543 passes for a completion percentage of 63%. His quarterback rating this season is 82. He averages 9.8 yards per completion and 6.1 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

New York is 29th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 378. They have given up a total of 5,774 yards on D, which is 32nd in the league. The Giants are 31st in yards per play allowed with 5.8. Their pass defense has allowed 7.1 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 29th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 327 throws on 524 attempts against the New York defense this season, ranking them 22nd and 23rd in the league. The Giants pass defense has also surrendered a total of 3,902 yards in the air, which is 31st overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 448 attempts for 1,872 yards this season, putting them in 28th place in the NFL against the run. The New York Giants have had 111 penalties for 888 yards on defense this year. That places them 21st in the league. They've allowed a score on 37.4% of possessions on defense, which is 23rd in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

New York is 31st in the NFL in punt returns with 22. They've totaled 117 punt return yards and are averaging 5.3 yards per return, which is 28th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 20 yards. They have returned 31 kicks for 609 yards on special teams, placing them 19th in kick return yardage. The Giants average 19.6 yards per kick return and have a long of 30 yards this season. They are 29th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 5,563. The New York Giants have tried 23 field goals this season and made 16, which is 28th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 69.6%. New York kickers have made 91% of their extra points, going 20 for 22 this season. Their punters have accumulated 3,825 yards on 88 punts, averaging 43.5 yards per punt. That ranks them 28th in the NFL in punting average.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Redskins -3.5

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