Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Redskins Spreads NFL Week 2 Picks: The Washington Redskins play host to the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday Sept 18th, as the Cardinals try for a rare win on the East coast. The Skins have won four straight dating back 2002-08. NFL oddsmakers have the Redskins as -3.5 point home favorites over the Cardinals with the over/under set at 45 points. Start your NFL Week 2 Picks off right by getting your bet on the latest Cardinals vs Redskins Spreads available now.
Arizona (1-0) got a 28-21 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday as rookie Patrick Peterson made a 89-yard punt return for the go-ahead touchdown QB Kevin Kolb made 18 of 27 passes for 309 yards with two touchdowns in his first game for Arizona. RB Beanie Wells picked up 90 yards on 18 carries and the Cardinals coach has been pleasantly surprised by the supposedly "new" Beanie Wells. Coach Whisenhunt noted that in the preseason, Wells was running lower and quickly hitting holes in addition to "accelerating on contact" and "carrying guys downfield." Wells, who ran for 793 yards as a rookie but just 397 last year, said he is "definitely" motivated this season. The Cards often struggle on the East Coast, but QB Kevin Kolb knows the Redskins' defense well from his time in Philly.
Washington (1-0) opened their season with a 28-14 victory over the NFC East rival New York Giants. Making his first Week 1 start since 2007, Grossman justified Coach Mike Shanahan's decision to go with the veteran over John Beck. Grossman completed 21 of 34 passes for 305 yards with two touchdowns. This definitely is a promising sign for this upcoming game against the Cardinals, who got burned through the air for 403 yards to a rookie quarterback in Cam Newton. Grossman faces a pass defense that looked even worse than that Giants secondary he feasted on last week. The Redskins defense looked good and held Eli Manning and his elite receiving corps in check to only 240 yards and no touchdowns.
Recent Trends to Consider:
Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
Redskins are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Redskins are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 vs. NFC.
Redskins are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games on grass.
Cardinals are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog of 3.5-10.0.
Cardinals are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Cardinals are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Redskins
When: Monday Sept 18th@1:00 PM ET
Pick: Redskins -3.5
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The Bottom Line: This is a game that will likely be decided by the better passing game as well as any error on defense or special teams. Start the 2011 NFL season off right by getting your bet on the latest Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Redskins Spreads available now.
