Washington Redskins at Seattle Seahawks Week 9 NFL Picks & Predictions 11/5/2017

Sunday, November 5, 2017

CenturyLink Field

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The Washington Redskins travel to CenturyLink Field to take on the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, November 5, 2017. The opening line for this game has Seattle as 6 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 45. The Redskins have an ATS record of 2-5-0 while their over/under record is 5-2-0. The Seahawks have an over/under record of 3-4-0 and they are 3-4-0 against the spread.

Valuable Washington Redskins Betting Trends

The Washington Redskins are 5-2-0 against the over/under

The Washington Redskins are 2-5-0 against the spread

Important Seattle Seahawks Betting Trends

The Seattle Seahawks are 3-4-0 against the over/under

The Seattle Seahawks are 3-4-0 against the spread

Key Washington Redskins Injuries

10/30/17 TE Jordan Reed Hamstring left last game, is downgraded to doubtful Sunday vs. Seattle
10/29/17 CB Bashaud Breeland Knee is "?" Sunday vs. Seattle
10/29/17 G Brandon Scherff Knee is "?" Sunday vs. Seattle
10/29/17 G Shawn Lauvao Stinger left last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Seattle
10/29/17 C Spencer Long Knee is "?" Sunday vs. Seattle
10/29/17 T Trent Williams Knee is "?" Sunday vs. Seattle
10/29/17 T Ty Nsekhe Groin is "?" Sunday vs. Seattle
10/29/17 S Montae Nicholson Shoulder injured last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Seattle
10/29/17 TE Niles Paul Concussion left last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Seattle
10/27/17 LB Mason Foster Shoulder IR
10/19/17 DL Jonathan Allen Foot IR
10/17/17 K Dustin Hopkins Hip 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
07/30/17 S DeAngelo Hall Knee PUP

Key Seattle Seahawks Injuries

10/31/17 S Earl Thomas Hamstring is downgraded to doubtful Sunday vs. Washington
10/29/17 RB C.J. Prosise Ankle is "?" Sunday vs. Washington
10/19/17 DE Cliff Avril Neck IR
10/18/17 G Luke Joeckel Knee is OUT 4-5 weeks
10/02/17 RB Chris Carson Ankle IR
09/25/17 LB Dewey McDonald ACL out for season
09/05/17 DE Dion Jordan Knee PUP
08/19/17 T George Fant ACL IR
07/30/17 DB Deshawn Shead Knee PUP

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Washington Redskins are 16th in the NFL in points scored with 160. They have run 435 plays this season for 2,500 yards, which ranks them 16th in the league in total offense. The Redskins average 5.7 yards per play, which is 8th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 130 1st downs this year, placing them 26th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Washington has run for 738 yards as a team, which ranks 22nd in the NFL. They've run 182 times, averaging 4.1 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Redskins have been penalized on offense 38 times for 291 yards so far this season, which has them 31st in the league in penalties. Kirk Cousins has thrown for 1,900 yards this season. He has completed 161 passes on 237 attempts for a completion percentage of 67.9%. His quarterback rating is 103.3. He averages 8 yards per pass attempt and 11.8 yards per completion.

Defensive Statistics

Washington is 25th in the league in points allowed on defense with 180. They have surrendered a total of 2,258 yards on D, which is 8th in the NFL. The Redskins are ranked 16th in yards per play allowed with 5.3. Their pass defense has given up 6.2 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 17th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 141 passes on 226 attempts against the Washington Redskins defense this season, placing them 8th and 5th in the National Football League. The Washington pass defense has also given up a total of 1,522 yards through the air, which is 10th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 182 attempts for 736 yards this year, putting them in 12th place in the league against the run. The Redskins have committed 46 penalties for 385 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 7th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 39.5% of possessions on defense, which is 27th in the league.

Special Teams Stats

Washington is ranked 22nd in the league in punt returns with 13. They've accumulated 68 punt return yards and average 5.2 yards per return, which is 28th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 18 yards. They have returned 9 kicks for 172 yards on special teams, ranking 25th in kick return yardage. The Redskins average 19.1 yards per kick return and have a long of 24 yards this year. They are 23rd in the league in all-purpose yards with 2,878. The Washington Redskins have attempted 15 field goals this season and made 12, which is 18th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 80.0%. Washington Redskins kickers have made 89% of their extra points, going 16 for 18 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,316 yards on 29 punts, averaging 45.4 yards per punt. That places them 18th in the NFL in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Seattle Seahawks have run for 683 yards as a unit, which ranks 26th in the league. They've run 187 times, averaging 3.7 yards per rush as a unit. The Seahawks have been penalized on offense 66 times for 534 yards so far this year, which has them 1st in the NFL in penalties. They are 11th in the National Football League in points scored with 175. They have run 462 plays this year for 2,592 yards, which ranks them 10th in the NFL in total offense. The Seahawks average 5.6 yards per play, which is 13th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 141 1st downs this season, ranking them 19th overall as an offensive unit. Russell Wilson has completed 164 throws while attempting 258 passes for a completion percentage of 63.6%. He has passed for 2,008 yards this year. He averages 12.2 yards per completion and 7.8 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 100.4.

Defensive Statistics

The Seahawks rush defense has given up 180 attempts for 824 yards this season, putting them in 17th place in the NFL against the run. They have had 44 penalties for 378 yards on defense this year. That places them 6th in the league. They've allowed a score on 29.8% of possessions on defense, which is 6th in the NFL. Seattle is 4th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 132. They have given up a total of 2,336 yards on D, which is 13th in the league. The Seahawks are 18th in yards per play allowed with 5.3. Their pass defense has allowed 5.7 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 11th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 139 throws on 246 attempts against the Seattle Seahawks defense this season, ranking them 5th and 13th in the league. The Seahawks pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,512 yards in the air, which is 9th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Seattle Seahawks have tried 13 field goals this season and made 12, which is 19th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 92.3%. Seattle kickers have made 94% of their extra points, going 17 for 18 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,670 yards on 38 punts, averaging 43.9 yards per punt. That ranks them 27th in the NFL in punting average. Seattle is 16th in the NFL in punt returns with 15. They've totaled 94 punt return yards and are averaging 6.3 yards per return, which is 23rd in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 14 yards. They have returned 11 kicks for 243 yards on special teams, placing them 22nd in kick return yardage. The Seahawks average 22.1 yards per kick return and have a long of 43 yards this season. They are 18th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 3,028.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Redskins +6

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