49ers vs Redskins Pick and Prediction
The NFC East is the NFL’s most mediocre division with a 6-5 team, the Philadelphia Eagles at the top a half game ahead of the 5-5 Cowboys, a game and a half ahead of the surging 4-6 New York Giants and two a half games in front of the 3-7 Washington Redskins.
On Monday night football this week, the Redskins meet the San Francisco 49ers. Washington’s quarterback Robert Griffin III once thought of, as the franchise’s savoir is no longer considered that amongst some of the Redskins’ faithful.
Not only are fingers being pointed at Griffin, but also they are being pointed at Mike Shanahan the team’s head coach.
Adding to the firestorm in the nation’s capital is the call for Washington to changes its nickname.
However, an upset win versus the 49ers Monday night would help quiet the storm for the time being. However, not many odds makers believe that will happen.
Washington opened as a home underdog at 3.5 and that jumped up to 4.5.
San Francisco has covered in seven consecutive Monday Night Football appearances and is coming off a tough loss at the end of the game against the NFC South leading New Orleans Saints.
Even though the NFC L’East is still a wide -open race, the Redskins have lost two consecutive games and are in a spiral downward.
Griffin this season has just 14 touchdown passes to go along with 10 interceptions added to 10 fumbles.
Since 1994, the 49ers have a record of 4-1 SU playing in Washington, and are 6-1 ATS over their past seven games as a favorite on the road.
Washington is just 1-6 ATS over their past seven games when an underdog.
The Redskins are just 3-7 SU and ATS this season, while the 49ers are 6-4 SU and 6-3-1 ATS.
Washington is No. 26 in current Power Ranking in the NFL, while San Francisco comes in at No. 8.
San Francisco lost its last time out 23-20 against New Orleans last weekend. The 49ers were a push in the game as an underdog by 3 points, while the combined points gave UNDER bettors a win.
Washington lost its last game to Philadelphia 24-16 with Robert Griffin III hitting two touchdown passes.
Washington has the No. 13 ranked scoring offense at 24.6 points per game, while the 49ers defense is ranked No. 4 giving up 17.8 points per game.
The passing attack for Washington has averaged nearly 257 yards per game, while the 49ers defense is giving up just 220 yards per game.
Washington is No. 4 in rushing average in the league when playing at home.
The downward spiral for Washington continues in this.
Pick: San Francisco 28-24
