The Washington Redskins (1-3) started their season off with a loss, but have since turned it around with three straight wins heading into Week 5. The Philadelphia Eagles (2-2) haven’t won on the road yet, good thing their playing at home this weekend. The Philadelphia Eagles host the Washington Redskins, Sunday October 5, at Lincoln Financial Field for some bone crushing NFL Week 5 action. NFL oddsmakers at Justbet.com have the Eagles as -5 ½ point home favorites over the Redskins with the over/under set at 43 points. Get your Washington Redskins vs Philadelphia Eagles NFL Week 5 Picks in now at Justbet.com
The Eagles lost 20-24 to Chicago on the road last weekend. They never led throughout the game and they were without RB Brian Westbrook, he’s still questionable. QB Donovan McNabb made 25 of 41 passes for 262 yards with one touchdown pass and an interception. RB DeSean Jackson had two carries for 25 yards and 5 catches for 71 yards with one touchdown pass. RB Correll Buckhalter was their top rusher with 16 catches for 66 yards with one touchdown. The Eagles average 27.5 ppg and they allow an average 18.5 ppg. ; The Eagles offense is ranked 6th averaging 364 yards a game thanks to their 5th ranked passing game that averages 276 yards per-game. Their running game sits ranked 24th averaging 88 yards a game. Their defense is ranked 3rd averaging 364 yards allowed a game thanks to their 1st ranked rush game that allows 245 yards per-game. Their pass defense sits ranked 11th allowing 191 yards a game. The Eagles are 3-1 ATS and 2-2 over/under.
The Redskins got a huge win over Dallas 26-24 on the road. QB Jason Campbell made 20 of 31 passes for 231 yards with two touchdown passes. RB Clinton Portis was the top rusher on the day, he had 21 carries for 121 yards, while WR Santana Moss had 8 catches for 145 yards. RB Antwaan Randle El had 4 catches for 36 yards, one carry for five yards, with one touchdown. The Redskins are averaging 21.5 ppg and they’re allowing 20.2 ppg. Their offense is ranked 9th averaging 342 yards a game; they have a 17th ranked passing game that averages 209 yards per-game. Their running game sits ranked 11th averaging 132 yards a game. Their defense is ranked 14th averaging 315 yards allowed a game, their 11th ranked rush defense allows 92 yards per-game and their pass defense is horrible ranked 11th allowing 223 yards a game. The Redskins are 3-1 ATS and 2-2 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Redskins are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win.
- Redskins are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.
- Redskins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC East.
- Redskins are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
- Eagles are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a S.U. loss.
- Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Washington Redskins vs Philadelphia Eagles NFL Week 5 Picks
When: Sun, Oct 5, 2008 1:00PM ET
Line: Justbet.com
Pick: Redskins +5 ½
Point-Spreads.com Washington Redskins vs Philadelphia Eagles NFL Week 5 Picks – Redskins +5 ½
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