Washington has its defense to thank for such an up-and-down start to the season. After surrendering at least 30 points for the fourth straight game on Thursday, defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio's unit is now allowing the the second-most points per game (32) through five games. Only the 1-4 Denver Broncos are worse in this regard with a defense that's given up 36.2 points per game. Desmond Ridder has never lost at home in college or the NFL and the trend will continue here. The Atlanta Falcons have a solid defense that should be able to contain Brian Robinson and the run game, as they held Travis Etienne Jr. to 55 yards on 20 carries in London. Meanwhile, the Commanders' run defense has struggled this season, which should allow for Bijan Robinson to go off and lead the Falcons to a win and cover the 2.5-point spread. Sat's By>>> Dunkel Index power, B&Rs Expert Consensus rating, with DVAXN Group 25 NFL Football Outsiders ~[Cleveland OH] .This is year, the Commanders are having trouble on defense, giving up 32.0 points per game (26th in NFL).
- When it comes to stopping the pass, Washington has given up 1,193 passing yards this year, ranking 22nd in the league. In terms of passing TDs allowed, it ranks 29th in the NFL with 10.
- Against the run, the Commanders are bottom-10 in rushing yards allowed this year, giving up the ninth-most rushing yards in the NFL with 668 (133.6 per game). They also rank 26th in yards allowed per rush attempt (4.8).
- Defensively, Washington is sixth in the NFL in red-zone percentage allowed at 44.4%. In third-down percentage allowed, it ranks 20th at 41.2%.
- The Commanders' scoring defense has struggled this season, as it ranks 31st in the league with 160 points allowed (32.0 per game).
- When it comes to stopping the pass, Washington has given up 1,193 total passing yards (22nd in NFL) and rank 28th in yards allowed per pass attempt (7.5).
- Against the run, the Commanders have been one of the least effective defenses in the league, allowing the ninth-most rushing yards in the NFL (133.6 per game). Meanwhile, they rank 14th with four rushing touchdowns allowed.
- Defensively, Washington is sixth in the NFL in red-zone percentage allowed (44.4%) and 20th in third-down efficiency allowed (41.2%).
- This year, the Commanders are having trouble on defense, giving up 32.0 points per game (26th in NFL).
- When it comes to stopping the pass, Washington has given up 1,193 passing yards this year, ranking 22nd in the league. In terms of passing TDs allowed, it ranks 29th in the NFL with 10.
- Against the run, the Commanders are bottom-10 in rushing yards allowed this year, giving up the ninth-most rushing yards in the NFL with 668 (133.6 per game). They also rank 26th in yards allowed per rush attempt (4.8).
- Defensively, Washington is sixth in the NFL in red-zone percentage allowed at 44.4%. In third-down percentage allowed, it ranks 20th at 41.2%. My Bet Falcons -2 1/2 Hedging money line -$130 X 10 Press ] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[ Bobby Lancer NFL Analyst Handicapper,with DVAXN Group 25 NFL Football Outsiders ~[Cleveland OH] ]]]]]]]]]]] ------------------------------------------------
The Seahawks can expect a heavy dose of running back Joe Mixon in this game to help set up the Bengals' passing attack. In their two wins, Mixon has had his two highest rushing attempts of the season with 19 against the Rams and a season-high 25 against the Cardinals. Joe Burrow looked like himself last week against the Arizona Cardinals, throwing three touchdowns in a 34-20 road win. Ja’Marr Chase caught all three touchdowns, finishing with a season-high 192 yards receiving, after clamoring to the media about how open he always is. He will get open again, and often again a Seattle Seahawks club giving up 280 passing yards per game, 30th in the league.To make matters worse, the Seahawks cannot get off the field on third down, second last in the NFL. Even if Tee Higgins does not suit up again, the Bengals will carve up a young Seattle secondary. They are 2-3 entering this game and feel better than their record, and they will show up at home against a Seahawks team traveling across the country. Although they are coming off a bye, This will open the door for Burrow to exploit the league's 30th pass defense with a large number of those targets going to Chase. The Bengals may also get back Tee Higgins this week to give Burrow another top target to work with. On the other side of the ball, the Bengals will get an opportunity to pin their ears back against Smith and the Seahawks' passing attack. The Bengals are 9th against the pass this season and have the 8th-best sack percentage in the NFL. Take full advantage of this cupcake line and load up on a Bengals' team that could be ready to take off. Take Cincinnati -2.5 My Bet Bengals-2 1/2 Hedging Money Line -$150 X5 Press
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My Bet 2 Team Parlay Bengals-2 1/2 & Falcons -2 1/2 X 3 Press
