Houston Texans at Washington Redskins Week 11 NFL Picks & Predictions 11/18/2018

Sunday, November 18, 2018

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The Houston Texans travel to FedExField to take on the Washington Redskins on Sunday, November 18, 2018. The opening line for this game has Houston as 3 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 43.

The Texans have an ATS record of 4-5-0 while their over/under record is 3-6-0. The Redskins have an over/under record of 3-6-0 and they are 6-3-0 against the spread.

Valuable Houston Texans Betting Trends

The Houston Texans are 3-6-0 against the over/under

The Houston Texans are 4-5-0 against the spread

Important Washington Redskins Betting Trends

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

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

Key Houston Texans Injuries

11/13/18 LB Zach Cunningham Knee is upgraded to questionable Sunday vs Washington
11/11/18 CB Aaron Colvin Ankle is questionable Sunday vs Washington
11/11/18 S Andre Hal Shoulder is questionable Sunday vs Washington
11/11/18 LB Duke Ejiofor Shoulder is questionable Sunday vs Washington
11/11/18 CB Johnathan Joseph Ankle is questionable Sunday vs Washington
11/11/18 WR Keke Coutee Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Washington
11/11/18 G Senio Kelemete Thigh is questionable Sunday vs Washington
10/26/18 WR Will Fuller V ACL is out for season
10/10/18 CB Kayvon Webster Quad IR
09/26/18 WR Bruce Ellington Hamstring IR
09/22/18 T Seantrel Henderson Leg IR
09/12/18 CB Kevin Johnson Concussion IR
09/04/18 LB Ben Heeney Ankle IR
09/04/18 CB Jermaine Kelly Undisclosed IR
08/03/18 RB D'Onta Foreman Achilles is out indefinitely

Key Washington Redskins Injuries

11/13/18 T Geron Christian Knee IR
11/13/18 CB Quinton Dunbar Shin is downgraded to doubtful Sunday vs Houston
11/11/18 RB Chris Thompson Ribs is questionable Sunday vs Houston
11/11/18 WR Jamison Crowder Ankle is questionable Sunday vs Houston
11/11/18 T Trent Williams Thumb is questionable Sunday vs Houston
11/11/18 T Ty Nsekhe Ankle injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs Houston
11/06/18 G Brandon Scherff Shoulder IR
11/06/18 WR Paul Richardson Shoulder IR
11/06/18 G Shawn Lauvao Knee IR
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 Houston Texans are 17th in the NFL in points scored with 216. They have run 590 plays this season for 3,322 yards, which ranks them 20th in the league in total offense. The Texans average 5.6 yards per play, which is 20th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 182 1st downs this year, placing them 14th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Houston has run for 1,082 yards as a team, which ranks 14th in the NFL. They've run 274 times, averaging 3.9 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Texans have been penalized on offense 66 times for 463 yards so far this season, which has them 3rd in the league in penalties. Deshaun Watson has thrown for 2,389 yards this season. He has completed 185 passes on 285 attempts for a completion percentage of 64.9%. His quarterback rating is 100.8. He averages 8.4 yards per pass attempt and 12.9 yards per completion.

Defensive Statistics

Houston is 32nd in the league in points allowed on defense with 184. They have surrendered a total of 3,027 yards on D, which is 20th in the NFL. The Texans are ranked 29th in yards per play allowed with 5.2. Their pass defense has given up 6.2 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 30th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 215 passes on 332 attempts against the Houston Texans defense this season, placing them 6th and 3rd in the National Football League. The Houston pass defense has also given up a total of 2,191 yards through the air, which is 24th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 232 attempts for 836 yards this year, putting them in 13th place in the league against the run. The Texans have committed 61 penalties for 515 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 31st in the NFL. They've given up a score on 33.6% of possessions on defense, which is 29th in the league.

Special Teams Stats

Houston is ranked 11th in the league in punt returns with 21. They've accumulated 174 punt return yards and average 8.3 yards per return, which is 18th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 27 yards. They have returned 11 kicks for 266 yards on special teams, ranking 28th in kick return yardage. The Texans average 24.2 yards per kick return and have a long of 36 yards this year. They are 20th in the league in all-purpose yards with 3,911. The Houston Texans have attempted 22 field goals this season and made 19, which is 25th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 86.4%. Houston Texans kickers have made 96% of their extra points, going 21 for 22 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,914 yards on 43 punts, averaging 44.5 yards per punt. That places them 2nd in the NFL in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Washington Redskins have run for 1,091 yards as a unit, which ranks 28th in the league. They've run 250 times, averaging 4.4 yards per rush as a unit. The Redskins have been penalized on offense 64 times for 624 yards so far this year, which has them 28th in the NFL in penalties. They are 16th in the National Football League in points scored with 176. They have run 570 plays this year for 3,037 yards, which ranks them 16th in the NFL in total offense. The Redskins average 5.3 yards per play, which is 15th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 176 1st downs this season, ranking them 27th overall as an offensive unit. Alex Smith has completed 193 throws while attempting 301 passes for a completion percentage of 64.1%. He has passed for 2,045 yards this year. He averages 10.6 yards per completion and 6.8 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 90.7.

Defensive Statistics

The Redskins rush defense has given up 194 attempts for 818 yards this season, putting them in 32nd place in the NFL against the run. They have had 69 penalties for 575 yards on defense this year. That places them 14th in the league. They've allowed a score on 31.3% of possessions on defense, which is 20th in the NFL. Washington is 28th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 175. They have given up a total of 3,249 yards on D, which is 21st in the league. The Redskins are 17th in yards per play allowed with 5.8. Their pass defense has allowed 6.7 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 15th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 228 throws on 340 attempts against the Washington Redskins defense this season, ranking them 4th and 12th in the league. The Redskins pass defense has also surrendered a total of 2,431 yards in the air, which is 9th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Washington Redskins have tried 19 field goals this season and made 17, which is 21st in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 89.5%. Washington kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 17 for 17 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,842 yards on 42 punts, averaging 43.9 yards per punt. That ranks them 13th in the NFL in punting average. Washington is 23rd in the NFL in punt returns with 7. They've totaled 40 punt return yards and are averaging 5.7 yards per return, which is 27th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 12 yards. They have returned 16 kicks for 276 yards on special teams, placing them 15th in kick return yardage. The Redskins average 17.3 yards per kick return and have a long of 26 yards this season. They are 17th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 3,452.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Texans -3

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