Philadelphia at Washington (11/15/2010)

The Washington Redskins com into this one at 4-4 and despite all of the injuries, they have a chance to have a winning record at past the midway point. Donovan McNabb started again last game but it's clear he is quickly falling out of favor with the Redskins. With Clinton Portis injured, and after releasing most of what looked to be a bevery deep backfield before the season started, the Skins are now starting Ryan Torain, who while he is a physical runner, doesn't have the home run threat of a Portis. Washington is averaging 19 points a game and 330 yards but just over 93 yards on the ground each game. The defense has been reasonably tough but the pressure has been on them and I expect Brian Orakpo and LaRon Landry to be part of it all when they kick off tonight despite being listed as questionable. For the season Washington is allowing 17.2 points per game despite allowing 412 yards per game with 302 of it coming through the air.

The Philadelphia Eagles are looking like of of the better teams in football but when I left the sports book last night, they were 18-1 to win the Super Bowl, the lower middle part of the pack. Michael Vick has added a new dynamic to this team and it's probably his ability to stay healthy that has some something to do with the big price. Vick has found his targets down field often as DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin have the speed to get open deep and take advantage of Vick's big arm. LeSean McCoy doesn't have breakaway speed at running back but he has enough speed to tear off big runs and keep the ground game moving. The Eagles defense has been bringing the heat, getting to the QB and with a secondary that has a nose for the football. Philadelphia is allowing 21.3 points per game though they allow less than 300 yards per game.

Like last night (where the Pats put up nearly 40 points & embarassed the Steelers in their own house), I think we'll see some points in this one and with the total set at 42 and a half....

 OVER 

"Fletcher Smith said Monday that the 33-year-old McNabb has agreed to a five-year, $78 million contract extension with the Redskins, with $40 million of the deal guaranteed.

ESPN first reported on the deal."

Sounds like they plan on him being the man for a while.

Just an FYI.

GL

COVERS:

McNabb rates near the bottom of the NFL with a QB rating of 76, quite the opposite of Eagles QB Mike Vick, who ranks No. 1 with a QB rating of 105. Vick has been sensational this season and has yet to throw an INT. While he's only started four games, he's the front runner for this year's offensive MVP.

skins +3.5

final score : 24-21... either way

Vegas Insider:

Philadelphia has compiled a 9-3 ATS mark in divisional road contests since 2006, including a pair of wins as away 'chalk' last season at New York (45-38) and Washington (27-17). The victory at FedEx Field last October came on a Monday night, as DeSean Jackson scored on a pair of big plays by scoring on a 67-yard touchdown run and hauling in a 57-yard pass from McNabb. Philadelphia covered as hefty nine-point favorites despite a late Washington touchdown to make the score more respectable.

thank god i dont let these forums influence my picks REDSKINS WITH THE POINTS BABY!!

Here's your rekamyenoM

 PHILLY OVER 3.5 1ST QUARTER

Live in Washington. Washington will lose this game tonight. With a healthy Vick, look out Skins. - whatever THE E A G L E S.

GLTA

Watching Steve Young talk about the dog murderer like he's the second coming is making me sick. If their is any karma in this life he will get snapped in half like a pretzel stick.

Vick has legs but was never accurate. He may beat a beaten up Skins team, but will revert to his base tendencies.

Love to wager, but can't root for a piece of shit like Vick.

No play for me.

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Liar.

First you posted the bet as is - and second - IF you bought a point and a half, it would be a little more juice.  Sorry fella....

Do you understand gambling?  Obviously not...

You say the 'Skins have a 5% chance of winning this game outright.  Okay, so lets say they win.  Therefore IF they win - the Skins OBVIOUSLY cover (you knw, since they are GETTING points).

Plonk.  Your parting gift is in the mail.  buh bye now.