The Washington Redskins have lost three straight with no real chance of a playoff spot, while the Philadelphia Eagles MUST win and other teams must lose for them to make the playoffs. The Washington Redskins (7-7) host the Philadelphia Eagles (8-5), Sunday Dec 21, at Arrowhead Stadium for some bone crunching NFL Week 16 action. NFL oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Eagles as -5 point road favs over the Redskins with the over/under set at 38 points. Get your Washington Redskins vs Philadelphia Eagles NFL Week 16 Predictions in now at BetUS.com
The Eagles beat the Browns 30-10 at home in Week 15. QB Donovan McNabb made 26 of 35 passes for 290 yards with two touchdown passes and one interception; he has 21 touchdown passes for 3,511 yards with 11 interceptions in 14 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Correll Buckhalter with six carries for 55 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Jason Avant with five catches for 101 yards, while WR Kevin Curtis and WR Greg Lewis each added a touchdown. The Eagles are averaging 26.4 ppg and they give up an average 19.5 ppg. On the road they are 3-3-1 SU where they average 23.3 ppg and they give up an average 23 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 7th best in the league averaging 359 yards a game, thanks to their 5th ranked passing game that’s good for 252 yards per-game. Their running game sits horribly ranked 22nd in the league averaging 107 yards a game. RB Brian Westbrook leads the Eagles with 14 touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 3rd best in the league allowing 274 yards per-game, thanks to their 4th ranked pass defense that allows 183 yards a game, they are just as good against the rush with a4th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 90 yards per-game. The Eagles are 9-5 ATS and 6-7 over/under.
The Redskins lost to the Bengals 13-20 on the road in Week 15. QB Jason Campbell made 17 of 28 passes for 167 yards with one touchdown pass; he has 12 touchdown passes for 2,945 yards with six interceptions in 14 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Clinton Portis with 25 carries for 77 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Santana Moss with seven catches for 72 yards with a touchdown. The Redskins are averaging 16.5 ppg and they give up an average 19 ppg. At home they are 3-4 SU where they average 15.3 ppg and they give up an average 18.7 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 17th best in the league averaging 328 yards a game, thanks to their 8th ranked running game that’s good for 132 yards per-game. Their passing game sits averagely ranked 19th in the league averaging 196 yards a game. WR Santana Moss leads the Redskins with seven touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 5th best in the league allowing 285 yards per-game, thanks to their 6th ranked pass defense that allows 189 yards a game, they are good against the rush with a 10th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 95 yards per-game. The Redskins are 5-8-1 ATS and 2-11 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-1-2 in the last 7 meetings in Washington.
- Under is 7-2-1 in the last 10 meetings.
- Eagles are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 meetings in Washington.
- Eagles are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
- Road team is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Washington Redskins vs Philadelphia Eagles NFL Week 16 Predictions
When: Sun, Dec 21, 2008 4:15 PM ET
Line: BetUS.com
Pick: Eagles -5
Point-Spreads.com Washington Redskins vs Philadelphia Eagles NFL Week 16 Predictions- Eagles -5
The Bottom Line: The Eagles are good and they have their backs against the wall, McNabb will do whatever he has to – to get the win. Say hello to Brian Westbrook. Go Eagles! Get your Washington Redskins vs Philadelphia Eagles NFL Week 16 Predictions in now at BetUS.com10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
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