Two non-playoff bound teams face off, Saturday Dec 24th, as the Minnesota Vikings host the Washington Redskins. NFL oddsmakers have the Redskins as -6.5 point home favorites over the Vikings with the over/under set at 44 points. Be sure to get the latest Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Redskins Spreads before making your 2011 NFL Predictions Week 16.
Minnesota (2-12, 1-6 V) lost to New Orleans, 20-42 at home, in Week 15. QB Christian Ponder completed 14 of 31 passes with two touchdown passes. The Saints’ pass defense held the Vikings to 94 yards passing. Adrian Peterson rushed for 60 yards in his return from a three-game absence for the Vikings.
If the Vikings somehow manage to get the No. 1 overall pick, that would be great for the franchise. Should they draft Stanford QB Andrew Luck? Only if the organization believes he is the better choice than Christian Ponder for the future of the team. Should they keep both Luck and Ponder? No. Is Ponder a good quarterback? Yes. Should they trade the No. 1 pick? That might end up being the best option. “Maybe you trade the No. 1 pick to get three No. 1s. … The best thing is to get the most, best football players in Minnesota,” he said. Vikings fans must appreciate RB Adrian Peterson’s character, and his decision to come back Sunday after missing three weeks with a high ankle sprain, but playing right now on a 2-12 team isn’t wise. “I’d like to see him just take a rest, I’d like to see him stay healthy”.
Washington (5-9, 2-5 H) put a hurt on the New York Giants and their playoff hopes with a 23-10 road win, in Week 15. QB Rex Grossman threw a 20-yard scoring pass to Santana Moss, Darrel Young scored on a 6-yard run after one of the Redskins’ three interceptions of Eli Manning, and Graham Gano kicked three field goals, as Washington won for just the second time in 10 games.
At the end of a lost season, the Redskins are still are striving for progress. The Redskins stayed committed to the running game, converted third downs through the air and held New York — the NFC East leader entering the day — to its lowest point total of the year. Perhaps the most encouraging aspect is that the Redskins‘ offense played well despite being undermanned. They scored at least 23 points for the fourth time in the past five games, and they have done so in both games they have played without suspended TE Fred Davis and LT Trent Williams. The experience fill in players are gaining is one reason Shanahan believes a strong finish can carry over to next season. Another is the commitment players are demonstrating despite being out of playoff contention.
Recent Trends to Consider:
Redskins are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games in December.
Redskins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Redskins are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games in Week 16.
Vikings are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU loss of more than 14 points.
Vikings are 1-4-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Vikings are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Vikings are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 8-0 in Redskins last 8 games as a home favorite.
Over is 4-1 in Redskins last 5 games overall.
Under is 23-6 in Redskins last 29 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0.
Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Redskins
When: Saturday, Dec 24th, 2011 1:00 EST
Pick: Washington -6.5
Point-Spreads recommends you check the Vikings vs Redskins Spreads before the game kicks-off.
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