Game-by-Game Redskins prediction
A new season is here! Training camp is in full swing and the Redskins first pre season game is right around the corner. A common pastime during this time of year is to make predictions so here we are. The Redskins ended their season last year on the outside looking in to the playoff conversation.
Their final 2016 record: 8-7-1.
USA Today prediction: 5-11.
Vegas over/under (odd shark): 7.5
My game-by-game predictions:
Game 1 Eagles: The Washington Redskins have had the Eagles number over the last few years, however, the trend for Washington has been to start slow especially their quarterback Kirk Cousins. The home field advantage will be big and the Redskins will: WIN.
Game 2 @ Rams: Traveling across country is always difficult no matter the opponent. But this is a game the Redskins have to win in order to consider themselves a good football team. Good teams beat bad teams no matter the circumstances. Redskins: WIN.
Game 3 Raiders (SNF): A prime-time game at home against the wildly talented Raiders spell trouble for Washington. Not only are the Raiders a far better team than the Redskins it is on prime-time where the Redskins rarely preform. Washington will: LOSE, and has to hope to just not get embarrassed.
Game 4 @ Chiefs (MNF): Another prime-time game against a far better team, this time on the road. The Chiefs monstrous defense will stall the Redskins offense and the Redskins will: LOSE.
Game 5 49ers: Traveling cross country will be difficult this time for your opponent, a reunion of shorts as Pierre Garçon and Kyle Shanahan return to FedEx field the Redskins will WIN against the lowly 49ers.
Game 6 @ Eagles: A safe bet when doing pre season predictions is pick a split with each divisional teams so the Redskins LOSE in Philly.
Game 7 Cowboys: Again, the split is the safest bet although it sometimes does not come true; The Redskins beat the Cowboys at home. WIN.
Game 8 @ Seahawks: Traveling cross country to face off with a better team, the Redskins LOSE.
Game 9 Vikings: Washington's offense will be too much for the Vikings and the Redskins: WIN. Outlasting Minnesota.
Game 10 @ Saints: Despite their three-headed monster of a backfield that will give the Redskins and the NFL fits, the Redskins offense will torch the Saints defense in a: WIN.
Game 11 Giants (Thanksgiving): A thanksgiving day prime-time game against the Giants will not go well, even at home. You can almost mark any prime-time game as a loss and this is no different. The Redskins: LOSE.
Game 12 @ Cowboys (TNF): Not only is this a game the Cowboys win due to the split method, but it is also on prime-time. Redskins: LOSE.
Game 13 @ Chargers: The Redskins continue to rack up their friendly flyer miles, and if the Chargers stay healthy--which they are not off to a good start right now already losing their first two draft picks for the year--This game could be a loss for Washington. Although I am high on the Chargers they still have to prove it to me; So right now prior to the pre season the Redskins: WIN.
Game 14 Cardinals: The Cardinals have been a thorn in the side of the Redskins for awhile, but at home, the Redskins get a: WIN.
Game 15 Broncos: The Broncos have a very good defense, with no quarterback to keep up with the high-scoring Redskins offense. However, will the Broncos lock-down secondary allow the Redskins to air it out and score points? This seems like the kinda game the Redskins LOSE doesn't it?
Game 16 @Giants: Finally, due to the split method the Redskins will WIN this game. Although if it is for a playoff spot, my opinion will change.
Final record: 9-7.
Although I have the Redskins pegged for 9-wins, I would stay away from their over/under. Vegas nailed it. You can not trust Washington, so be smart with your money.
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