Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles Week 7 NFL Picks & Predictions 10/23/2017
Monday, October 23, 2017
Lincoln Financial Field
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The Philadelphia Eagles host the Washington Redskins at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, October 23, 2017. The opening line for this game has Philadelphia as 4 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 48.5. The Eagles have an over/under record of 4-2-0 and they are 4-2-0 against the spread. The Redskins have an ATS record of 2-3-0 while their over/under record is 3-2-0.
Valuable Washington Redskins Betting Trends
The Washington Redskins are 3-2-0 against the over/under
The Washington Redskins are 2-3-0 against the spread
Important Philadelphia Eagles Betting Trends
The Philadelphia Eagles are 4-2-0 against the over/under
The Philadelphia Eagles are 4-2-0 against the spread
Key Washington Redskins Injuries
10/16/17 K Dustin Hopkins Hip injured last game, is downgraded to OUT Monday vs. Philadelphia
10/16/17 DL Jonathan Allen Foot out indefinitely
10/15/17 CB Bashaud Breeland Knee injured last game, "?" Monday vs. Philadelphia
10/15/17 S Deshazor Everett Hamstring "?" Monday vs. Philadelphia
10/15/17 T Ty Nsekhe Groin "?" Monday vs. Philadelphia
10/15/17 RB Rob Kelley Ankle "?" Monday vs. Philadelphia
10/15/17 S Stefan McClure Knee left last game, "?" Monday vs. Philadelphia
10/08/17 CB Josh Norman Ribs expected to miss 2-4 weeks
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
Key Philadelphia Eagles Injuries
10/15/17 DE Brandon Graham Shoulder "?" Monday vs. Washington
10/15/17 S Chris Maragos Leg "?" Monday vs. Washington
10/15/17 DT Destiny Vaeao Wrist "?" Monday vs. Washington
10/15/17 LB Jordan Hicks Ankle "?" Monday vs. Washington
10/15/17 T Lane Johnson Concussion "?" Monday vs. Washington
10/15/17 RB Wendell Smallwood Knee "?" Monday vs. Washington
09/24/17 RB Darren Sproles Knee IR
09/15/17 RB Donnel Pumphrey Hamstring IR
09/11/17 K Caleb Sturgis Quad out indefinitely
09/11/17 CB Ronald Darby Leg out indefinitely
09/05/17 CB Sidney Jones Achilles IR
Useful Offensive Statistics
The Washington Redskins have run for 614 yards as a team, which ranks 14th in the NFL. They've run 149 times, averaging 4.1 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Redskins have been penalized on offense 28 times for 204 yards so far this season, which has them 31st in the league in penalties. They are 20th in the NFL in points scored with 117. They have run 315 plays this season for 1,871 yards, which ranks them 19th in the league in total offense. The Redskins average 5.9 yards per play, which is 5th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 95 1st downs this year, placing them 27th overall as an offensive unit. Kirk Cousins averages 8.4 yards per pass attempt and 12.7 yards per completion. He has completed 105 passes on 158 attempts for a completion percentage of 66.5%. His quarterback rating is 106.4. He has thrown for 1,334 yards this season.
Defensive Statistics
The Redskins rush defense has allowed 110 attempts for 440 yards this year, putting them in 5th place in the league against the run. Washington has committed 29 penalties for 241 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 2nd in the NFL. They've given up a score on 34.5% of possessions on defense, which is 16th in the league. They are 10th in the league in points allowed on defense with 113. They have surrendered a total of 1,580 yards on D, which is 5th in the NFL. The Redskins are ranked 15th in yards per play allowed with 5.2. Their pass defense has given up 5.9 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 13th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 110 passes on 179 attempts against the Washington Redskins defense this season, placing them 6th and 6th in the National Football League. The Washington pass defense has also given up a total of 1,140 yards through the air, which is 10th overall in total pass defense.
Special Teams Stats
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 Redskins 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. 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.
Useful Offensive Statistics
The Philadelphia Eagles are 5th in the National Football League in points scored with 165. They have run 405 plays this year for 2,299 yards, which ranks them 3rd in the NFL in total offense. The Eagles average 5.7 yards per play, which is 8th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 130 1st downs this season, ranking them 3rd overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Philadelphia has run for 795 yards as a unit, which ranks 5th in the league. They've run 182 times, averaging 4.4 yards per rush as a unit. The Eagles have been penalized on offense 45 times for 453 yards so far this year, which has them 7th in the NFL in penalties. Carson Wentz has passed for 1,584 yards this year. He's completed 126 throws while attempting 207 passes for a completion percentage of 60.9%. His quarterback rating this season is 99.6. He averages 12.6 yards per completion and 7.7 yards per pass attempt.
Defensive Statistics
Philadelphia is 13th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 122. They have given up a total of 2,035 yards on D, which is 23rd in the league. The Eagles are 26th in yards per play allowed with 5.5. Their pass defense has allowed 6.2 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 19th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 157 throws on 249 attempts against the Philadelphia defense this season, ranking them 32nd and 32nd in the league. The Eagles pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,641 yards in the air, which is 30th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 105 attempts for 394 yards this season, putting them in 2nd place in the NFL against the run. The Philadelphia Eagles have had 34 penalties for 293 yards on defense this year. That places them 9th in the league. They've allowed a score on 32.3% of possessions on defense, which is 13th in the NFL.
Special Teams Stats
Philadelphia is 31st in the NFL in punt returns with 2. They've totaled 19 punt return yards and are averaging 9.5 yards per return, which is 11th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 10 yards. They have returned 6 kicks for 136 yards on special teams, placing them 8th in kick return yardage. The Eagles average 22.7 yards per kick return and have a long of 35 yards this season. They are 9th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 1,329. The Philadelphia Eagles have tried 9 field goals this season and made 7, which is 6th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 77.8%. Philadelphia kickers have made 86% of their extra points, going 6 for 7 this season. Their punters have accumulated 521 yards on 12 punts, averaging 43.4 yards per punt. That ranks them 27th in the NFL in punting average.
Who will win tonight's Redskins/Eagles NFL game against the spread?
Josh's Pick: Take the Redskins +4
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