Carolina Panthers at Washington Redskins Week 6 NFL Picks & Predictions 10/14/2018

Sunday, October 14, 2018

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The Carolina Panthers head to FedExField to play the Washington Redskins on Sunday, October 14, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Washington as 1.5 point favorites. The total has been set at 44.5.

The Panthers are 2-2-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 3-1-0. The Redskins are 2-2-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 2-2-0.

Valuable Carolina Panthers Betting Trends

The Carolina Panthers are 3-1-0 against the over/under

The Carolina Panthers are 2-2-0 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 Carolina Panthers Injuries

10/08/18 TE Greg Olsen Foot is upgraded to questionable Sunday vs Washington
10/07/18 LB Thomas Davis Suspension Served is probable Sunday vs Washington
10/07/18 LB Jared Norris Toe is questionable Sunday vs Washington
09/27/18 S Da'Norris Searcy Concussion IR
09/12/18 T Daryl Williams Knee IR
09/04/18 T Matt Kalil Knee IR
09/04/18 CB Ross Cockrell Leg IR
09/04/18 WR Fred Ross Hip IR
09/04/18 T Jeremiah Sirles Hamstring IR
09/04/18 CB Kevon Seymour Shoulder IR
09/04/18 S Damian Parms Shoulder IR
09/04/18 RB Elijah Hood Knee IR
08/03/18 RB Fozzy Whittaker Knee IR

Key Washington Redskins Injuries

10/08/18 RB Chris Thompson Ribs left last game, is questionable Sunday vs Carolina
10/08/18 WR Josh Doctson Heel is questionable Sunday vs Carolina
10/08/18 TE Vernon Davis Hamstring left last game, is questionable Sunday vs Carolina
10/08/18 WR Paul Richardson Knee left last game, is questionable Sunday vs Carolina
10/08/18 G Shawn Lauvao Calf is questionable Sunday vs Carolina
10/08/18 S Troy Apke Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Carolina
09/19/18 RB Rob Kelley Toe IR
09/12/18 WR Cam Sims Ankle IR
09/12/18 WR Trey Quinn Ankle IR
09/04/18 G Arie Kouandjio Quad IR
09/04/18 G Tyler Catalina Shoulder IR
08/15/18 WR Robert Davis Knee IR
08/11/18 RB Derrius Guice ACL IR
08/11/18 TE Manasseh Garner ACL IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Carolina Panthers are 12th in the National Football League in points scored with 104. They have run 259 plays this year for 1,459 yards, which ranks them 19th in the NFL in total offense. The Panthers average 5.6 yards per play, which is 21st in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 91 1st downs this season, ranking them 12th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Carolina has run for 616 yards as a unit, which ranks 4th in the league. They've run 122 times, averaging 5 yards per rush as a unit. The Panthers have been penalized on offense 23 times for 168 yards so far this year, which has them 32nd in the NFL in penalties. Cam Newton has passed for 883 yards this year. He's completed 85 throws while attempting 130 passes for a completion percentage of 65.4%. His quarterback rating this season is 93.2. He averages 10.4 yards per completion and 6.8 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Carolina is 11th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 91. They have given up a total of 1,502 yards on D, which is 7th in the league. The Panthers are 18th in yards per play allowed with 6.5. Their pass defense has allowed 7.5 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 19th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 94 throws on 140 attempts against the Carolina Panthers defense this season, ranking them 22nd and 15th in the league. The Carolina pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,122 yards in the air, which is 18th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 83 attempts for 380 yards this season, putting them in 3rd place in the NFL against the run. The Panthers have had 24 penalties for 209 yards on defense this year. That places them 9th in the league. They've allowed a score on 34.1% of possessions on defense, which is 18th in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

Carolina is 5th in the NFL in punt returns with 8. They've totaled 72 punt return yards and are averaging 9 yards per return, which is 19th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 30 yards. They have returned 1 kicks for 26 yards on special teams, placing them 11th in kick return yardage. The Panthers average 26 yards per kick return and have a long of 26 yards this season. They are 16th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 1,597. The Carolina Panthers have tried 7 field goals this season and made 7, which is 17th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 100.0%. Carolina Panthers kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 11 for 11 this season. Their punters have accumulated 796 yards on 17 punts, averaging 46.8 yards per punt. That ranks them 12th in the NFL in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Washington Redskins have run for 452 yards as a team, which ranks 28th in the NFL. They've run 117 times, averaging 3.9 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Redskins have been penalized on offense 28 times for 257 yards so far this season, which has them 28th in the league in penalties. They are 16th in the NFL in points scored with 83. They have run 261 plays this season for 1,432 yards, which ranks them 16th in the league in total offense. The Redskins average 5.5 yards per play, which is 15th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 88 1st downs this year, placing them 27th overall as an offensive unit. Alex Smith averages 7.7 yards per pass attempt and 11.7 yards per completion. He has completed 89 passes on 135 attempts for a completion percentage of 65.9%. His quarterback rating is 92.9. He has thrown for 1,042 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Redskins rush defense has allowed 92 attempts for 370 yards this year, putting them in 32nd place in the league against the run. Washington has committed 30 penalties for 253 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 14th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 31.8% of possessions on defense, which is 20th in the league. They are 28th in the league in points allowed on defense with 87. They have surrendered a total of 1,281 yards on D, which is 21st in the NFL. The Washington Redskins are ranked 17th in yards per play allowed with 5.3. Their pass defense has given up 6.2 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 15th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 94 passes on 139 attempts against the Washington defense this season, placing them 4th and 12th in the National Football League. The Redskins pass defense has also given up a total of 911 yards through the air, which is 9th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Washington Redskins have attempted 8 field goals this season and made 7, which is 21st in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 87.5%. Washington kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 8 for 8 this year. Their punters have totaled 713 yards on 17 punts, averaging 41.9 yards per punt. That places them 13th in the NFL in punting average. Washington is ranked 23rd in the league in punt returns with 4. They've accumulated 27 punt return yards and average 6.8 yards per return, which is 27th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 12 yards. They have returned 7 kicks for 118 yards on special teams, ranking 15th in kick return yardage. The Redskins average 16.9 yards per kick return and have a long of 26 yards this year. They are 17th in the league in all-purpose yards with 1,639.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Redskins -1.5

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