The new and improved Washington Redskins host the banged up New York Giants, Sunday Sept 11th, as the Giants try for their sixth straight win over the Redskins. NFL oddsmakers have the Giants as -3 point road favorites over the Redskins with the over/under set at 38 points. Start the 2011 NFL season off right by getting your bet on the latest Giants vs Redskins Spreads available now.
New York will be without five key defensive players for their opener. The Giants lost middle linebacker Jonathan Goff for the season with a torn ACL suffered in Monday's practice. He became the fifth key defensive player lost for the year, joining cornerbacks Terrell Thomas and Bruce Johnson, rookie defensive tackle Marvin Austin and linebacker Clint Sintim. In addition, defensive end Osi Umenyiora is out this week after knee surgery and first-round pick Prince Amukamara will be out for six to eight weeks with a broken foot. QB Eli Manning is set to start his 104th straight game — which will become the longest active streak among quarterbacks if brother Peyton doesn't play as expected for Indianapolis. Manning was fourth in the NFL with 31 touchdowns but also threw a league-high 25 interceptions a year ago. The Giants offense ranked second in the NFC with 137.5 rushing yards per game last season. Ahmad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs helped New York run for 279 yards in the two games against Washington last year.
Washington looks to avoid a fourth straight last-place finish. "I think so from your first year and second year, there is usually a big change," Shanahan said. "You know what people fit your system." After trading Donovan McNabb to Minnesota in the offseason, a tight quarterback battle between Rex Grossman and John Beck was won by Grossman, who started the final three games last season once McNabb was benched. Grossman was a backup in Houston in 2009 when Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan served in the same role. "He's familiar with the system," Mike Shanahan said. Washington has won its last four home openers and hasn't lost seven straight to New York since dropping eight in a row from 1960-64. The Redskins, however, lost their final five 2010 home games.
Recent Trends to Consider:
Giants are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Washington.
Favorite is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Washington.
Giants are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite of 0.5-3.0.
Redskins are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games in September.
New York Giants vs Washington Redskins
When: Sunday Sept 11th@4:15 PM ET
Pick: Giants -3
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The Bottom Line: The Redskins have defense while the Giants are all injured. Start the 2011 NFL season off right by getting your bet on the latest New York Giants vs Washington Redskins Spreads available now.
