Indianapolis Colts at Washington Redskins Week 2 NFL Picks & Predictions 9/16/2018

Sunday, September 16, 2018

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The Indianapolis Colts head to FedExField to play the Washington Redskins on Sunday, September 16, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Washington as 4 point favorites. The total has been set at 47.5.

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

Valuable Indianapolis Colts Betting Trends

The Indianapolis Colts are 1-0-0 against the over/under

The Indianapolis Colts are 0-1-0 against the spread

Important Washington Redskins Betting Trends

The Washington Redskins are 0-1-0 against the over/under

The Washington Redskins are 1-0-0 against the spread

Key Indianapolis Colts Injuries

09/09/18 T Anthony Castonzo Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Washington
09/09/18 T Denzelle Good Knee is questionable Sunday vs Washington
09/09/18 RB Marlon Mack Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Washington
09/04/18 DE Anthony Johnson Back IR
09/04/18 QB Brad Kaaya Back IR
09/04/18 DE Chris McCain Ankle IR
09/04/18 WR Deon Cain Knee IR
09/04/18 TE Ross Travis Knee IR
09/04/18 DT Tyquan Lewis Toe IR
09/04/18 T Jared Machorro Undisclosed IR
09/04/18 LB Jeremiah George Back IR
09/04/18 DT Johnathan Calvin Undisclosed IR
09/04/18 RB Josh Ferguson Groin IR
09/04/18 WR Matt Hazel Undisclosed IR
06/29/18 RB Robert Turbin Suspension 4-game suspension (eligible to return 10/4 vs New England)

Key Washington Redskins Injuries

09/09/18 WR Cam Sims Ankle left last game, is questionable Sunday vs Indianapolis
09/09/18 WR Maurice Harris Concussion is questionable Sunday vs Indianapolis
09/09/18 WR Trey Quinn Ankle injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs Indianapolis
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 Indianapolis Colts are 30th in the National Football League in points scored with 23. They have run 77 plays this year for 380 yards, which ranks them 31st in the NFL in total offense. The Colts average 4.9 yards per play, which is 32nd in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 24 1st downs this season, ranking them 31st overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Indianapolis has run for 75 yards as a unit, which ranks 22nd in the league. They've run 22 times, averaging 3.4 yards per rush as a unit. The Colts have been penalized on offense 7 times for 91 yards so far this year, which has them 27th in the NFL in penalties. Andrew Luck has passed for 319 yards this year. He's completed 39 throws while attempting 53 passes for a completion percentage of 73.6%. His quarterback rating this season is 93.2. He averages 8.2 yards per completion and 6 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Indianapolis is 30th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 34. They have given up a total of 330 yards on D, which is 30th in the league. The Colts are 30th in yards per play allowed with 6.6. Their pass defense has allowed 7.6 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 31st in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 21 throws on 28 attempts against the Indianapolis Colts defense this season, ranking them 5th and 5th in the league. The Indianapolis pass defense has also surrendered a total of 229 yards in the air, which is 28th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 20 attempts for 101 yards this season, putting them in 26th place in the NFL against the run. The Colts have had 8 penalties for 94 yards on defense this year. That places them 5th in the league. They've allowed a score on 55.6% of possessions on defense, which is 30th in the NFL.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Washington Redskins have run for 182 yards as a team, which ranks 28th in the NFL. They've run 42 times, averaging 4.3 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Redskins have been penalized on offense 9 times for 63 yards so far this season, which has them 28th in the league in penalties. They are 16th in the NFL in points scored with 24. They have run 75 plays this season for 429 yards, which ranks them 16th in the league in total offense. The Redskins average 5.7 yards per play, which is 15th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 30 1st downs this year, placing them 27th overall as an offensive unit. Alex Smith averages 8.5 yards per pass attempt and 12.1 yards per completion. He has completed 21 passes on 30 attempts for a completion percentage of 70%. His quarterback rating is 118.1. He has thrown for 255 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Redskins rush defense has allowed 15 attempts for 68 yards this year, putting them in 32nd place in the league against the run. Washington has committed 9 penalties for 67 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 14th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 10% of possessions on defense, which is 20th in the league. They are 28th in the league in points allowed on defense with 6. They have surrendered a total of 213 yards on D, which is 21st in the NFL. The Washington Redskins are ranked 17th in yards per play allowed with 4.2. Their pass defense has given up 4 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 15th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 20 passes on 34 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 145 yards through the air, which is 9th overall in total pass defense.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Redskins -4

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