New England Patriots at Washington Redskins NFL Pick and Parlay 10/6/2019

Sunday, October 6, 2019

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Tom Brady and the New England Patriots travel to FedExField on Sunday where they'll meet the Washington Redskins. New England opens this contest as 13-point favorites. The over/under opens at 47.5. The Patriots are 4-0-0 ATS and 1-3-0 when betting on the total. The Redskins are 3-1-0 when wagering on the over/under and 0-4-0 against the spread.

Key New England Patriots Injuries

09/29/19 LB Dont'a Hightower Shoulder is questionable Sunday vs Washington
09/23/19 FB James Develin Neck IR
09/17/19 OL Isaiah Wynn Foot IR
09/03/19 C David Andrews Blood Clot IR
09/03/19 OL Yodny Cajuste Quad PUP
09/03/19 OL Hjalte Froholdt Shoulder IR
09/03/19 WR Cameron Meredith Knee PUP
09/03/19 TE Benjamin Watson Suspension is out the first 4 games of the season
09/02/19 WR N'Keal Harry Ankle IR
08/23/19 LB Brandon King Quad is out indefinitely

Key Washington Redskins Injuries

09/29/19 G Brandon Scherff Ankle is questionable Sunday vs New England
09/29/19 C Chase Roullier Knee is questionable Sunday vs New England
09/29/19 QB Colt McCoy Leg is questionable Sunday vs New England
09/29/19 CB Fabian Moreau Knee injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs New England
09/29/19 LB Ryan Anderson Elbow is questionable Sunday vs New England
09/29/19 WR Terry McLaurin Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs New England
09/22/19 TE Jordan Reed Concussion is out indefinitely
09/19/19 CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Ankle IR
09/13/19 RB Derrius Guice Knee IR
09/03/19 LB Reuben Foster Knee IR
09/03/19 RB Bryce Love ACL PUP
08/08/19 T Trent Williams Holdout is out indefinitely

In their last contest, the New England Patriots played the Buffalo Bills and won 16-10. Sony Michel led the team on the ground in the game. His longest run of the day went for 15 yards but he never crossed the endzone by way of the rush. He ran for 63 yards via 17 carries which gave him an average of 3.7 yards per run. James White was the leader in receiving yardage with a tally of 57 yards on 8 catches. He notched an average of 7.1 yards per reception in the game. Taking the lead at quarterback for the Patriots was Tom Brady who went 18/39 with 150 yards passing but wasn't able to get any balls in the endzone via the pass. He gave away 1 interception on the day. The New England Patriots ran the ball a total of 23 times and totaled 74 yards which gave them an average of 3.2 yards per attempt. On the day, they ran 62 plays which added up to 224 yards. For the contest, the Patriots totaled 11 1st downs and they had 8 penalties for 58 yards. When discussing the defense, New England gave up 22 completions on 44 tries totaling 240 yards, and a completion percentage of 50.0%. Against the run, the Patriots gave up 135 yards on 22 runs giving the other team an average of 6.1 yards per attempt allowed. Overall, they allowed a total of 375 yards and earned 4 takeaways.

The Patriots head into this game 4-0 this season. They are a team that has one of the most potent offenses among AFC East teams and they have the ability to run the score up on teams. For total yardage, they are currently ranked 7th in the conference and 14th in the league with 1,449 yards. When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Patriots have compiled a total of 7 passing TDs and 5 rushing TDs. They are one of top scoring teams in the league with an average of 31 points per contest, ranking them 5th in the league. As a unit, they are averaging 91 rushing yards per game which is 2nd among AFC teams.

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The Patriots have one of the best defenses in the NFL, giving up 6.8 points per contest putting them 1st in the AFC. When it comes to passing yards, the Patriots have allowed 727 yards. Opponents are completing 52.0% of the throws they are attempting against them and averaging 4.3 yards per try. They have allowed 0 passing TDs and 1 rushing TD. In discussing yards on the ground, New England is giving up 61.3 yards per game putting them 1st among AFC East teams and 2nd in the league. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.5 yards per carry putting them 1st in the conference and 5th in the NFL overall. In total, they have allowed 245 yards rushing through 4 games.

The last time they took the field, the Washington Redskins played the New York Giants and were defeated 24-3. Adrian Peterson paced the team on the ground for that game. His longest run of the day went for 9 yards but wasn't able to convert a rushing touchdown. He rushed for a total of 28 yards by way of 11 carries which had him averaging 2.5 yards per tote. Chris Thompson was the receiving yardage leader with a tally of 56 yards on 4 receptions. He averaged 14.0 yards per reception for that game. Taking the lead at quarterback for the Redskins was Dwayne Haskins who went 9/17 with 107 yards passing but wasn't able to get any balls in the endzone via the pass. He walked away with 3 picks during the game. The Washington Redskins ran the ball 17 times and generated 55 yards which had them averaging 3.2 yards per run. On the day, the Redskins got 8 1st downs and they had a total of 12 infractions for 58 yards. In the game, they ran 48 plays for 176 yards. When discussing the defense, Washington allowed 23 catches on 31 tries for a total of 225 yards, and a completion percentage of 74.0%. On the ground, the Redskins allowed 164 yards on 37 carries which gave them an average of 4.4 yards per run allowed. Overall, they conceded 389 yards and forced 4 turnovers.

The Redskins head into this matchup 0-4. In discussing the offensive production, the Redskins have one of the most lackluster offenses in the league. In discussing their scoring prowess, the Redskins currently sit at 4th in the division and 28th out of all the teams in the league averaging 16.5 points per contest. Washington hasn't done much to make teams fear their rushing game by averaging 50 yards on the ground per contest, putting them 31st in the league. As a team, they have compiled a total of 199 yards rushing through 4 contests, so they are going to want to make some changes to the ground game if they want to make teams respect them. The Redskins average 296 yards per contest overall putting them 28th in the NFL and 15th among NFC teams.

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The Redskins are giving up 29.5 points per contest which puts them at 4th among NFC East teams and 31st in the league. Their pass defense is one of the middle of the road groups among NFL teams. They are allowing 252 passing yards per game. For passing yards allowed per game, the Redskins sit in 10th in the NFC. They have allowed 10 passing touchdowns this year. In discussing points allowed, they have allowed 118 total points. In discussing rushing yards, they are conceding 148 yards per contest which puts them at 29th in the NFL and 4th in the division. This season, they have conceded a total of 590 yards rushing and 3 rushing touchdowns.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Patriots -13 and under 47.5 total points

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