ROGERS' BIG 10* NFL UNDERDOG OF THE WEEK!
(NFL) Green Bay vs. Washington,
Point Spread: 5.00 | -110.00 Washington (Home)
Result: Win
The Commanders are off a rare win, and with Wentz out, have a capable and more mobile replacement in Heinicke. Neither of these two teams put up a lot of points. Washington is 29th, and has averaged just 13 points L3. The Commmanders' defense has limited teams to 17 points on average, getting good results with strong passer pressure figures and tough red zone defense. They have developed their rush attack, running more often and with better success, but haven't been able to protect their own passer, have a high number of turnovers, and a low passer rating.
Even with Rodgers at the helm, the Packers are not getting the job done on offense. They are still pass-centric, but Rodger's targets are not of the usual Green Bay standard, and will be in short supply due to injury today. It has been more peckers than Packers, in the bird sense of the word. They are 27th in yards/completion, and middle of the pack in passing yards, low for a pass first offense. Rodgers has been sacked about as often as anyone, and the Packers turn the ball over an unacceptable number of times.
The Packers have the league's top pas defense, severely limiting yards, and with a sack % of 9.5. This could be more of a run-first game today, the Packers by necessity and the Commanders by design. It is hard to be bullish on this year's Commanders, but I like their chances today. They will be very tough on a weak Packers' O line, limiting points again. Take the Commanders with the points today.