Minnesota Vikings vs. Washington Redskins Preview
Where: FedExField, Landover
When: Sunday, November 13, 2016 – 1:00 PM ET
Line: Minnesota Vikings (+2.5) vs. Washington Redskins (-2.5); total: 42.5 – view all NFL lines
TV Broadcast: FOX
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Betting on the Minnesota Vikings (+2.5)
Uh-oh, that’s now three straight losses for the Vikings after an impressive 5-0 start. Those weren’t simple Ls too, as they exposed the Bradford’s inconsistency, the run game’s stagnancy (ranked 31st in the league), and the pass rushers’ declining production (two sacks in the last three games). Can you say… collapse?
In Sunday’s loss, the Vikes had the win the bag, but the Lions kept making plays – Matt Prater made a game-tying 58-yard field goal at the end of regulation, Golden Tate caught a pass that converted on a third-and-three situation in OT, and then followed it up by a game-winning dash and dive to the end zone.
It’s not all about tough luck though, because as mentioned, the QB and RB play, coupled with the sudden inability to get to the opposing QBs is what’s mainly causing the Vikings’ current free-fall.
Bradford and company will now look to have a stronger game when they visit the Redskins’ average pass defense (ranked 15th in the league). He and receiver Stefon Diggs, whom he connected with last outing for 80 yards on 13 receptions, should have a similar production. Their almost non-existent ground attack, which has only ran for 100-plus yards once in eight games this season, could also be better when they face the Washington’s 26th-ranked rushing D.
The Vikings are 8-3 SU (9-2 ATS) in their last 11 games on the road.
Betting on the Washington Redskins (-2.5)
It’s a season of streaks for the Redskins. They began the season with two losses, got hot and won four straight, and then fell flat again in Weeks 7 and 8. Now returning from a bye, the ‘Skins will look to have a more refreshed feel for the game.
Following Week 8’s 27-27 tie with the Bengals – when both teams were victimized by the sport’s silly tie game rule – the Redskins jumped into third place in total offense (410.3 yards per game) and passing offense (298.8 yards per game). They aren’t as effective on the ground, ranking 15th with a 111.5 rushing yards per game average, but all three running backs on the rotation are averaging five yards per carry.
The team’s leading rusher, Matt Jones, is currently sidelined with a knee injury, and his spot is being filled by Chris Thompson and Robert Kelley. Kelley was serviceable in his start against Cincy, carrying the ball 21 times for 87 yards and one score.
Kirk Cousins’ 2,454 passing yards this season and 306.8 passing yards per game are both among the NFL’s most. The five-year veteran, though, isn’t garnering much attention, mainly because his 12 TD tosses is an average production through eight games, and his seven INTs are sixth most, while the 93.1 QB rating is ranked at the bottom half of the list.
“Bottom half” is a trend on the Redskins’ defensive stats, as the yards allowed per game (369.8), rushing yards allowed per game (123.8), and points allowed per game (23.6) are all ranked 19th or lower in the league.
The Redskins are 8-4 SU (7-5 ATS) in their last 12 games at home.
Writer’s Prediction
The Redskins (-2.5) win 28-21.
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