NFL Odds – Did Philadelphia make the Right Move?

Much has been made of Donovan McNabb’s return to Philadelphia but NFL odds are that he and everybody else feel that this is just another game. The NFC East is typically tight this season and a loss by either team will have divisional implications going forward.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS (1-2) vs. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (2-1)
Sunday, October 3, 4:15 PM ET
Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Broadcast: FOX

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NFL Odds:

Washington: +6 (-110)
Philadelphia: -6 (-110)

Moneyline: Washington +220: Philadelphia -260

Total: 42 ½ points

The Washington Redskins certainly improved their team in the offseason but is certainly hasn’t impressed the NFL Oddsmakers. Despite Donovan McNabb’s arrival, the fact remains that the Skins still have an aging set of playmakers on offense. Add in the fact that the defense has been miserable so far this season and the reality is that Washington still doesn’t have a contender.

McNabb has been just OK so far and has the Redskins passing game ranked 7th. The aging set of receivers is doing their job but the Redskins are still void of a big-time playmaker in their offense. The running game anchored by another fading star, Clinton Portis, ranks 28th with an uninspiring 74.3 yards per game average.

Washington’s real problem is on the defensive side of the ball. Their passing defense is ranked second last in the NFL and the whole squad is currently last in total yards allowed. The lowly Rams were able to put an end to a 14 game losing streak last week by putting up an uncharacteristic 30 points despite an injury to their only real playmaker, Steven Jackson.

The Philadelphia Eagles have a new offensive leader in town and surprisingly it’s not Kevin Kolb. Michael Vick has defied the NFL Odds and has stolen the starting quarterback position away. In two and a half games he has accounted for seven touchdowns (six passing and one rushing). Vick’s resurgence can be attributed to a solid receiving corp. – something that he’s never really had in his NFL career.

The running game behind LeSean McCoy has been equally effective this season. Just the threat of Michael Vick’s array of talents has opened up holes that only a younger Donovan McNabb could have exploited.

If there is one knock on the Eagles so far, it is the defense that has been giving up yards and scores this season. They are not exactly the elite squad that Coach Andy Reid is comfortable with and could ultimately lead to a less-than-stellar outing on Sunday.

NFL Odds Outlook:

Washington is 1-4 S/U in their last five games, is 1-11 S/U on the road in their last 12 games, is 4-5-4 ATS in their last 13 game and is 5-12 S/U in their last 17 meetings with the Eagles.

Philadelphia is 6-2 S/U in their last eight games at home, is 8-3 S/U overall in their last 11 games, 1-5 ATS overall in their last six and 1-4 ATS in their last five at home. The Eagles are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games against Washington.

NFC East games are always close and I expect Sunday’s matchup to be the same. While Philadelphia had the edge in talent, the Redskins will most certainly have the edge in emotion. I expect the Eagles to prevail this weekend but six points seems a little rich.

NFL Odds Pick: Washington redskins to cover the six points

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